Family Tree Builder - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Family Trees Question

richway12 — 2013-01-28 22:22:10Z

Yes, you can have more than one tree, some people have 6 or 7 trees.

Family Trees Question

bsseese — 2013-01-04 17:36:10Z

I can't find an answer to this question and I hope I'm on the right board:
Can my husband and I start our own Family Trees under one account?

My husband received ancestry.com as a Christmas present. He has not started a family tree. What I want to know is if I should start a tree for myself would he be able to log into this account and start his family tree.
Thanks in advance.

settings not saving

kd18750 — 2013-01-01 19:39:44Z

I change the settings in the options bar so that name and date displays are changed along with changing the display colors yet when i close the program and open it again none of these setting changes are saved and i am forced to go back in and change the settings again every time. i never had this problem until i got a new computer and downloaded the newest version. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

kurt

Re: Showing illegitimate children

prsun — 2012-10-24 22:33:20Z

I usually create an unknown spouse first, and add the child with that person and known spouse selected.

Showing illegitimate children

baggy44 — 2012-09-30 10:13:19Z

I cannot find anywhere in the manual instructions on how to show an illegitimate child. Alice Williams married Robert Livesey and had a number of legitimate children by him. Well, fine. But three years before she married Robert she had a daughter, Ellen, father unknown. When I try to put Ellen into the tree, FTB wants to make her the daughter of Alice and Robert. That is not correct. When I try to unlink Robert, Alice is unlinked as well. What's the solution to this? Ellen was not adopted by Robert because she appears in censuses as "step-daughter" and under the name Williams, not Livesey. She was Ellen's child and only Ellen's child.

Re: Printing out a family tree

cpirsfeldjr — 2012-08-03 16:46:13Z

How do I get to the 'options' screen? My mom can't figure it out, either.

Thanks!!

Did Family Tree Builder include a sample project/GEDCOM file when originally installed?

AGHatchett3rd — 2012-05-26 23:12:47Z

Did Family Tree Builder include a sample project/GEDCOM file when originally installed?

If so, where can I get a copy of that file?

Any help appreciated

Andy Hatchett
www.fhiso.org

Re: Merging Family Tree entries with other Family Trees

tommy_petersson — 2012-05-15 06:09:00Z

You should export one tree as a GEDCOM file. Choose the one with the least amount of photos attached, since they have to be entered manually.
Open the other tree and then select Import GEDCOM.
Answer Yes, you want to end the current, open project.
Select Import into latest project, the two trees are (crudely) merged. Duplicates have to be removed manually, photos re-entered.

http://www.myheritageimages.com/H/storage/blogs/companyblog/...

This open source project: http://gdbi.sourceforge.net/ is said to work on a smarter match/merge function.

Identical Names Inquiry.

cl_nelson — 2012-05-03 15:33:41Z

I found that I created two separate branches, when I created an ancestor branch for a male and his wife, and another independent branch for a female and her husband. It turned out that the two couples were actually the same one!
One way to catch this, is to always go to "name search" and see if the name is already listed. However, when adding hundreds of names...to check name duplicates would take hours for FTB to run the names with that function.
I also use Family Tree software from MyHeritage.com...as I add names, the software automatically asks whether or not the duplicate name is the same person. This prevents parallel branches from being completely separated from each other.
Is there a way to automatically check for duplicate entries in Ancestory.com-FTB?

"Merging branches"?

cl_nelson — 2012-05-03 15:19:46Z

My family tree has gotten quite large. I have discovered that I have entered a large ancestor branch for a female ancestor, including her husband. I also entered a different large ancestor branch for a male ancestor, including his wife.
At that point I realized that the man and woman were in fact the same couple. One branch only includes the husband's ancestors and the other independent branch only includes the wife's.
Is there a way join up the two branches, with the couple as the descendant fork? I don't want to have to delete several hundred entries just to add them to the other branch.

Re: Merging Family Tree entries with other Family Trees

grimmelh202 — 2012-04-15 18:37:57Z

i have the same question two i made two family trees and i cant transfer data can somebody help me
any ideas thanks

Re: How to put in a adopted sons father?

boyle0141 — 2011-12-30 22:56:38Z

You can also right-click on the son and scroll to Parents -> Add Parents. It will give you an adoption option.

Re: printing everyone!

boyle0141 — 2011-12-30 19:31:34Z

Depending on its complexity, you may not be able to print the entire tree. You can print your ancestors, your descendants, or an "hourglass" chart. Even in hourglass mode, you won't get everyone, however. For example, you'll get your parents and kids, but you won't get your siblings or your siblings-in-law. FYI, the focus of the chart is whichever person you have selected at the time to click on the Chart button.

printing everyone!

nat_lawrence1 — 2011-11-27 18:34:01Z

I'm trying to print the whole of the tree siblings and all using Family Tree Builder. However I can only do close generations for say one or two generations and it doesn't include them for the following. Even when show allgenerations is included. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks

Re: How to put in a adopted sons father?

sailortech — 2011-10-09 03:08:58Z

Step one is the add the biological father to the database as a spouse to your wife. Then attach the son to the pair of them. You should then be able to edit the son's parents to select a different additional father (you) for him and set you as the adoptive parent.

How to put in a adopted sons father?

lennarth_nordlund — 2011-10-07 11:56:17Z

I´m new on this!
I try to put in my adopted sons father, and he is my wifes son
Please help

Entering Source Citation Information

rosschapman1 — 2011-08-31 16:58:53Z

I just downloaded this software as I have been looking for a decent package that would handle same-sex marriages as I have a few in the family. However, I am trying to re-enter data as my old files from Legacy were corrupted (another reason to move as this is the third time this has happened.) I am curious how are people entering their source citations into the program. I am familiar with citing sources and have "Evidence" as a reference material. However I am trying to make sure that all the appropriate information shows on the documents, and so far, it seems rather truncated and not a proper source citation.

Thanks

Merging Family Tree entries with other Family Trees

hoknes — 2011-07-30 12:41:50Z

Is such a thing possible. I have found up to 17 different family trees with the same people listed. It would be nice if you find someone with a tree that is related to you that you could bulk transfer the data or something

any ideas?
thanks

Re: Printing out a family tree

PCovi — 2011-06-25 07:11:10Z

Hi,

Have you tried changing options to show all generations,

See attached

Re: Problems with version 5.1?

PCovi — 2011-06-25 07:03:32Z

I've not had any problems with Family Tree Builder Premium Plus 5.1, and I'm running Windows 7 Professional.

I have 6GB of RAM, 3.33Ghz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU, 64-Bit Operating System

Problems with version 5.1?

ANLincicome — 2011-06-22 15:49:56Z

Just wondering if anyone else has been having problems with FTB v. 5.1.

I'm running Win7, and I've had the program on this computer for about 2 years without any issues, but the last few weeks, I haven't been able to make changes to anyone's names, and when I resize the window, it gives me a "parameter is not within limits" error, and I had to click "ok" to get it to go back, but now it gives me the error, and it doesn't even say anything on the box that pops up, and I have to click "ok" about 6 times before it will go away.

Printing out a family tree

JackieD68 — 2011-02-13 19:16:37Z

I can print a tree showing direct line from great grandmother, but it won't show her daughter's husband's 2nd wife and his family. If I eliminate the great grandmother, the tree shows the line including the 2nd husband and his famly. Is it possible to include both lines in one tree?

Jacqueline Davis

Re: harrison alexander

leahmcguire651 — 2010-12-29 05:01:07Z

Okay, I remember. I have found quite a bit of information but would love to view what you have, especially on the Parkers. My email is leah.mcguire65@gmail.com (just in case).

Re: harrison alexander

skfmax08 — 2010-12-29 00:36:44Z

Leah, We are related. We are 2nd cousins. My dad Earl Alexander is uncle to your dad JB. I talked to you this summer when I was in KY. Your dad took us to the Silverwood grave yard. Have a look at my family tree. I have been able to dig up some more info about the Alexander's also a lot about the Parker's (your grandma's mother's family) My e-mail is jsfrick@msn.com Keep in touch. Sandie

Re: harrison alexander

leahmcguire651 — 2010-12-28 04:07:04Z

I have a George Alexander b. 1884 d. 1951 md. to Eva Parker Alexander b. 1888 d. 1978. They are both buried in Pilot Knob Cemetery in KY. These are my great grandparents.
I have been given information that Harrison Alexander was George's father. Are we looking for the same person? Are we related?
George and Eva had a daughter, Gussie Eloura Alexander b. 1909 d. 1980 who married Jim (James) Singer - these are my grandparents. My father is JB Singer (their youngest child).

Re: viewing / printing family trees

cazielyn — 2010-11-23 19:43:54Z

You can print individual family pages or they have a new feature where it shows a ton of the people just click show new feature

viewing / printing family trees

sheilakipling — 2010-11-16 20:35:45Z

Very new to this and have just started the tree. Is there any way of viewing / printing the tree with all parent siblings shown - so far only managed to show the direct pedigree. Am I missing something basic ?

Re-sourcing

Dennislp3 — 2010-09-12 12:54:01Z

I have thrown together (for the first time) a small part of my family tree using family tree builder 2010 (after using the website and exporting to it).....I am new and as such had a feeling I would do a sloppy job. And I have.

My main issue is that my sources are all messed up for the most part and I am wondering if there is anyway to export the family tree (from the website or from FTM 2010) WITHOUT attaching source info to it so that I can re-source everything (mostly with hints and attaching record sources from the website as well as adding my own from time to time) without creating a ton of duplicate sources?

Re: Re-sourcing

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-09-11 01:42:02Z

With only 70 people I'd just start fresh from the beginning with a new tree.

Re: Re-sourcing

Dennislp3 — 2010-09-11 00:26:56Z

Yeah after I ran into my first batch of duplicates and all I realized potentially bad the sharing of family trees can get.

I guess my big thing is that I don't know how to export without sources attached...tried it once or twice in FTM 2010 but there was still stuff attached. I figure since I am not to far in (only 70 people with about 40-50 of them cousins and stuff) I may just start over, stick to my pedigree for now and when I am waiting for something fill in the rest.

Re: Re-sourcing

AGHatchett3rd — 2010-09-11 00:20:54Z

It depends on, among other things, the number of people already in your tree.

What you can do is export a gedcom without sources and then upload that to start a new tree.

On the new tree I suggest you forget about all links/hints that are to other trees and deal only with documents. Never add a hint to your tree until you are sure it applies to teh person you are documenting and never add more than one person at a time ( don't add entire families from census, etc.)

Yes- it will take a bit longer but that way you are sure not to get duplicates. Never-ever- enter a person more than once. Once entered you can always select them from the list of people in your tree to add as a wife, child, etc. to another person.

Re: Re-sourcing

Dennislp3 — 2010-09-10 22:54:49Z

Would it be easier to just start my family tree from scratch (using the current as a reference)?

I can't get past the first step

gmbuckalew — 2010-09-06 00:22:04Z

This is my first time on here and this site is not saving anything I enter into my tree to search for Deitze. It takes me right back to the beginning. Is there a glitch with the program tonight or am I not doing something right? I'm tired of entering my name and dad's info over and over. Help! :)
Gretchen

harrison alexander

skfmax08 — 2010-04-02 23:32:37Z

1847 - 1908, wife-Emily Owens, child - George W. Alexaner (1882?-1951),Madison Co., KY. Bear Wallow? He is my great-grandfather, would like to know his parents etc. Any info appreciated.

Re: Family Tree Builder v3

johnsforum — 2009-11-06 16:11:05Z

Thanks for your recommendation, I was just looking for one. You can also use 'FAMILYTREE' software to get a detailed report about your ancestors.

Re: Family Tree Builder v3

rgadawg — 2009-10-08 15:14:52Z

Vista 64 runs it as a 32 bit application, which is how vista 64 runs about 80% of the apps out there ...

Re: Family Tree Builder v3

cmarieengstrom — 2009-07-13 00:14:51Z

i have wanted to try this out but it is not yet compliant with Vista 64 bit, right?

Re: Where's the specific citations?

fisherjohnr — 2009-04-14 02:41:59Z

Thanks very much.
That answered my question. I hate learning new software sometimes:) But I think I like this one enough to spend the money on the upgrade.
Thanks again

Re: Where's the specific citations?

aquiss — 2009-04-04 17:18:16Z

Afternoon John,

1) Find the person you want to add a citation to.
2) Click the Edit Button
3) Go to the Facts tab
4) Double click on the event, such as birth
5) Press the button "Fact Citation"
6) Press New Source

Hopefully that helps you out?

Where's the specific citations?

fisherjohnr — 2009-03-30 01:24:48Z

Hello,
test driving this software (currently use FTM2005) but I can't figure out how to add or view the citation for a specific even such as a birth date. I see the citations tab but that seems to be generic to the person. On FTM2005 for instance, beside the birth date, or death date or marriage date the person name you can add a citation for just that even. I'm sure I'm missing something obvious but my brain hurts trying to find out what it is:)
Hope someone can help and thanks!

Re: GEDCOM Residence vs Census

tedpack — 2009-03-12 15:15:33Z

GEDCOMs are supposed to be universal, but sometimes one company has a tag that others don't. I used to find "Cause of Death" facts in GEDCOM files from FTM translated as a note or dropped when I imported them into FOW.

If both programs will let you, add one false individual with as many facts that are similar - census, residence, living, etc. - then export just him and open the files with Notepad and see how they treated the fact. Find one that both of them agree on.

(Roots Magic has a fact type named "Living", which lets you track where someone lived over the years. If he is listed as a survivor and "of Beloit" in obits for his relatives dated 1925 and 1935, there's a good chance he'll be in Beloit for the 1930 census.)

If you import "abc.ged", you should have a file named "abc.lst" in the same folder afterwards. It will have a list of the tags it could not cope with.

If you want to get really tricky, you can open "abc.ged" with Notepad and do a universal substitute of one tag for another. Make sure to use the "Match case" option, and back up your data beforehand. It would be prudent to save "abc.ged" as "abc_2".ged, also.

GEDCOM Residence v's Census

aquiss — 2009-03-11 13:16:31Z

At present i use Family Tree Builder from MyHeritage to make my GEDCOM.

When I upload to ancestry, i notice that whilst "Occupation" gets uploaded fine, including the description part, any "Residence" information get uploaded as type Census without the description, resulting in loads of new hints each time I upload. If i check the exported GEDCOM file, the type that the residence information exports out as is "NOTE".

Have I been entering the residence information incorrectly or is a GEDCOM problem?

Family Tree Builder v3

aquiss — 2009-03-10 15:59:24Z

For those not aware, this available for free from http://www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder

I've been using it for over 18 months, and it full supports GEDCOM based files.