Help with Family Review

October 18, 2024

This is a tool used to not only identify individuals' names on a record, but also to identify their associated family members.

Steps

  1. Click the tab titled Get Involved.
  2. Click My Opportunities.
  3. Scroll to the section titled Family Review and click Get Started.
  4. Click Search.
    • Or, to review a specific name, fill in the blank fields above.
    • To Search for Names, choose a Country or Location. Then, choose a State.
    • Click Search.
    • This step is optional. When you enter a last name, FamilySearch looks for computer-indexed records where that name appears. The records will almost certainly contain other names as well, which you will be invited to review.
  5. Compare the handwritten name in the image with the name that has been indexed.
    • Click Yes if the name in the prompt matches the handwritten name in the image. The two names should be spelled exactly the same.
    • If you can clearly see that the name in the prompt does not match the name in the image, click No.
      • An example might be if the computer indexed "robert" when the text clearly reads "Robert." In that case, fix the mistake and move on.
    • If you cannot read the name in the image, click Unsure, and move on.
    • If the name highlighted does not seem to be a person, click Not a Person.
    • If you have additional questions, click the lightbulb icon labeled Help with this step.
  6. Review each person on the record and their relationship to the primary person.
    • If the given information is accurate, click Correct.
      • If there is inaccurate information or if something is missing, click Edit and fix any information in the respective fields.
    • If everyone is accounted for, click Everyone is Here.
    • If someone is missing, click Add New Person. Fill in the respective information.
  7. Review the life events included in the document.
    • If the events are accurate, click Correct.
    • If the events are not accurate, click Edit and fix any incorrect fields.
    • If any events are missing, click Add Event and fill in the respective information.
  8. Final Review
    • Before submission, thoroughly review your corrections. This is your last opportunity to ensure
      accuracy.
      • Make any edits necessary to update the work that has been done.
    • Once everything looks complete, click Submit.

If you do not see a review opportunity that interests you, please check back in a few weeks or months. We may have new records to share with you.

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