How do I set the starting person in a Family Group Tree?

Article Id: 22841
March 26, 2024
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If you are in a Family Group Tree, it is important for the tree to know which person represents you. The profile that represents you in a Family Group Tree should have been selected when you joined or created the Family Group Tree. If this was not done correctly, you can change the starting person.

Steps (website)

  1. While signed into FamilySearch, click your name in the upper-right corner.
  2. Click Family Groups.
  3. Click the family group.
  4. In the Tree Options box, click Change.
  5. Find your name on the list, and click Select.
  6. Verify that the person is correct, and click Yes, Continue.

Steps (mobile)

Currently, you cannot change the starting person in the Family Tree mobile app. Use the website instead.