How do I attach a source to a parent-child relationship?

You can add sources that provide evidence about a parent-child relationship.

Steps for website

  1. In Family Tree, display the person page of a child or one of the parents.
  2. If the details section of the page is not displayed, click Details.
  3. Scroll down to the Family section.
  4. To the right of the child’s name, click the pencil icon.
  5. Find Relationship Sources and click Add Source.
  6. Click Add New Source, Add New Memory Source, or Attach from Source Box. Use the Related articles to understand how to use each option.
    1. Add New Source allows you to create a source.
    2. Add New Memory Source takes you to your Memories Gallery. Select a Memory item to use as a source.
    3. To use a source you added to Source Box, choose Attach from Source Box.

Steps (mobile app)

You cannot add sources to parent-child relationships using the Family Tree mobile app. To view and manage sources, use the website. 

Steps (Family Tree Lite)

You cannot add sources to parent-child relationships using the Family Tree Lite. To view and manage sources, use the full website.

How do I create a source in Family Tree?
How do I add an outside source to Family Tree?
How do I attach source from Source Box?

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