How to Create Trees Using FamilySearch in Family Tree Maker 2019?

If you are one of those who would like to learn how to create a family tree from FamilySearch in FTM 2019 then this is just the blog you should read. Well, you should know that you can easily download a branch of the FamilySearch Family Tree to your respective computer and create a new tree in Family Tree Maker. Moreover, also note that all individuals that are in your new FTM tree will match the same individuals in your FamilySearch Family Tree.

Hence this means that you would not have to search for the respective people on FamilySearch every time. Besides, FamilySearch also hints that ‘Historical Records’ about these individuals appear in your Family Tree Maker.

Create a Family Tree Using FamilySearch in FTM 2019

The first thing you must do is make sure that you log into your FamilySearch account in FTM 2019.

  1. You would first need to click on the ‘Plan’ button on the ‘Main’ toolbar to open the ‘Plan’ workspace.
  2. And then right on the ‘New Tree’ tab you just need to click on the option that says ‘Download a Tree from FamilySearch.’
  3. After that, you must set a how person for the particular new FTM tree.
  4. You now need to select the ‘Me’ option if you want the ‘Home Person’ to be you (that is the FamilySearch person associated with the account that you are logged into in FTM). You would also select the ‘Person ID’ and then just enter the relevant FamilySearch Person ID in the given fields if you would like to be seen as someone else.
  5. Furthermore, right in the ‘Number of ancestors and Number of descendant generations’ field, you would need to specify the generations of the ancestors. After which the descendants of the home person will be include in your new tree.
  6. Also if you wish to include the descendants of each ancestor then you would need to make sure that they include ancestors, and descendants selected, and then you just have to enter a number in the field that says ‘Generations of descendants to include.’

Read In Case You Choose Generations of Descendants

Read through the following examples in case you choose

  • Now if you choose the option ‘Generation of Descendants’ then the immediate children of each ancestor will also be include here.
  • Then the ‘Generations of Descendants’ includes the children as well as grandchildren of each ancestor.
  • And if you would like to only include ancestors in a direct ascending line from the home person then you should leave the choice ‘Unselected.’
  • Now only if it is need then you should change the tree file name that is in the ‘New Tree Name’ field.
  • Note that by default, your tree file will be save to the FTM folder that will be save in your ‘Documents’ folder.
  • However, if you would like to save the tree file to another folder then you just need to click on the ‘File Location’ tab and then click on the ‘Continue’ button.

Also Read: Steps for Printing out Your Whole Family Tree from Family Tree Maker

Conclusion

After following the above given instructions you should be able to create a tree from FamilySearch in FTM 2019 without any hassle. But in case you encounter any problem or you have some related issues you can feel free to call us at the Family Tree Support Number +1-888-257-3335. We provide a highly qualified and dedicated team of techs who are available 24/7 to guide you accordingly with the needful. Also if you want to get instant help from us you can go straight and use our Live Chat support and our experts will guide you with further solutions.

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