How to Add a New Person

Learn how to add individuals to your family tree with complete biographical information.

Quick Add

1. Click + Add Individual in the sidebar or dashboard
2. Enter basic information:
   • First name and surname
   • Sex (Male/Female/Unknown)
   • Birth date and place
3. Click Save

Complete Individual Record

For a more complete record, fill in additional fields:

Personal Information

• Given Names - First and middle names
• Surname - Family name (maiden name for women)
• Suffix - Jr., Sr., III, etc.
• Nickname - Common name if different from given name

Vital Events

• Birth - Date and place of birth
• Christening/Baptism - Religious ceremony details
• Death - Date, place, and cause (if known)
• Burial - Cemetery name and location

Additional Details

• Occupation - Profession or trade
• Religion - Religious affiliation
• Education - Schools attended
• Notes - Additional biographical information

Connecting to Family

After saving the individual, connect them to their family:

1. Go to the individual's profile
2. Click Add Relationship
3. Choose relationship type:
   • Add as child of (select parents)
   • Add as spouse of (create family)
   • Add as parent of (select children)

Adding Photos

1. On the individual's profile, scroll to Media
2. Click Upload Photo
3. Select an image file
4. Add a caption and date
5. Mark as profile photo if desired

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