Family Tree Endpoints
Expand your product offering with a world of family tree information.
Open GuideFamily Tree Endpoints
Features Include
Global Family Tree Data
The FamilySearch Family Tree contains information contributed by users from all around the world.
User Collaboration
A shared family tree means users can work together, with each bringing her or his own knowledge and discoveries to the table.
Historical Record Hinting
Automatic searching of historical documents for persons in the tree can lead to new and interesting discoveries.
Popular Endpoints
Current Tree Person
This query retrieves the tree person specified as the current user. It is helpful as a starting point for traversing the tree to find persons of interest and to identify relationships.
View EndpointAncestry
Use this query to fetch a certain number of generations, starting from a given person ID. The result of the query is a list of direct ancestors—collateral lines are not included.
View EndpointPerson
The Person resource provides the interface to read, update, and delete a profile from a tree. It provides access to a person’s names, sex, and other facts. Relationships and sources may also be returned.
View EndpointTree Person Search
This endpoint enables a search for persons in a tree based on your search terms. Each entry contains all the data related to the target person, such as the quality of the match, life details, and relationships.
View EndpointMatch by Tree Person ID
Based on a person ID, this endpoint can find possible duplicates, record hints, and matching persons found in other trees.
View EndpointRelationship Finder
This query identifies how two persons in the tree are related. It can be helpful for indicating how the current user is related to another person in the tree.
View EndpointOther Endpoint Options
Place-Names
Standardize the places in your app or service with a database of more than 6 million locations.
View Place-Names GuideCET Trees
Offer a tree-building option that allows users to build a private pedigree with, or without, assistance from others.
View CET Trees GuidePhotos and Stories
Access millions of family and ancestor photos, stories, and documents added by our users.
View Memories Guide