Family Search

[jettejjane]

I have registered with family search but have no subs.  I find it a bit difficult to navigate. However with perseverance am getting better.  My question is what is a Pedigree Resource File? I found no trace of the person I was seeking doing the normal search but did find mention on a family tree.  I clicked into the person but there was no info except what looked like a link  but it wasn't because it was not in blue.    Can anyone help please.

[stanmapstone]

See http://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Pedigree_Resource_File

Stan

[stanmapstone]

You may find the subjects in the Family History Research Wiki useful https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page

Stan

[jettejjane]

Thanks Stan,

I have looked at those links and finding it hard to understand.  Does the Pedigree Resource file contain the actual information found on a person?  If so is it available to me?  I went into the link and typed name I was looking for.  Then I chose the Pedigree Link but I was asked for ID?  I am a bit baffled as to how I get the information.  I read the first one several times and each time became a bit more confused.  Probably me

The person I am seeking is not on any of the sites I have searched, it is like they don't exist but they appear on several trees?  All I was hoping  to find is where these people found her.

Oh dear

[StevieSteve]

Hi

I clicked Stan's first link
Then I clicked the link on FamilySearch Genealogies at the end of the first paragraph
Then I typed in a name
Then I pressed Search
Then I ticked the box next to Pedigree Resource File on the left hand side
Then I clicked on one of the items found
Then it gives their details

I haven't signed in and it didn't ask for ID

Which stage are you hitting that?

[jettejjane]

Hi

I clicked Stan's first link
Then I clicked the link on FamilySearch Genealogies at the end of the first paragraph
Then I typed in a name
Then I pressed Search
Then I ticked the box next to Pedigree Resource File on the left hand side
Then I clicked on one of the items found
Then it gives their details

I haven't signed in and it didn't ask for ID

Which stage are you hitting that?

Hi Stevie,

I did all you said thank you.  Found my person but there are no records to see, so it was just what I found  earlier, I though this Pedigree Resource File would point me to actual facts as to where information was found. I have just gone round in a circle

Thanks for your time.

[stanmapstone]

You don't have to register, sign in or get an ID to use FamilySearch.

Stan

[groom]

I'm not sure why you have registered, signed in etc either - I have never done that and have had no problems.

I have registered with family search but have no subs.

It isn't a subscription site - all free. 

If you are just finding them on family trees it could be that the person whose tree it is hasn't added any details or sources.

[jettejjane]

I'm not sure why you have registered, signed in etc either - I have never done that and have had no problems.
It isn't a subscription site - all free. 

You don't have to register, sign in or get an ID to use FamilySearch.

Stan

I was told on a  thread on this site at the weekend that I had to register to use the site, so that is what I did.