Family Search is quickly approaching the official
introduction of Family Tree, an update and eventual replacement for new.family
search.org. The development of Family
Tree was driven by the desire to create a world class family tree application
as well as a user friendly tool for clearing names for temple work. Engineers have taken the best of what
new.family search.org provided and added to it powerful tools for data
accuracy, usability and collaboration.
You can register to use Family Tree at http://familysearch.org/invite/familytree_tab. ( That is underscore tab) After you register go to http://www.familytree.org and sign
in. New family search will end at the
first part of 2013. By then you will
need to switch over to Family Tree which will contain the same genealogy
information you have in new family search.
Family Tree needs to be genealogically sound. You may change and correct data but you need
to include a reason and/or a source for the change. You can access family search.org/tree
training to view training videos to see how Family Tree functions. It is very similar to the old program but
with new and exciting changes such as removing incorrect data.
Family history can be a life changing experience. Learning about your ancestors can bring perspective
and understand to your own life. If you
would like help, would like to join a family history class during Sunday School
time, or as a Relief Society activity meeting, or have questions, please
contact Colleen Clay, ward consultant, at 801-782-8226. We just finished up a class and are ready to
start a new one.
