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[[Image:PRF Cover Image.png|thumb|right|250px|PRF Cover Image. | [[Image:PRF Cover Image.png|thumb|right|250px|PRF Cover Image from CD/DVD sets.]]Pedigree Resource File (PRF) is a growing collection of user submitted genealogies. It shows individuals’ names; family relationships; and dates and places of birth, marriage, and death. No merges, corrections, or additions are made to genealogies submitted to Pedigree Resource File. The most current version of the Pedigree Resource File (PRF) is available for free on the Internet as part of [https://familysearch.org/family-trees FamilySearch Genealogies].<br><br> | ||
= What is the PRF? = | = What is the Pedigree Resource File (PRF)? = | ||
* Contains all submissions made by users <br> | * Contains all submissions made by users <br> | ||
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*Pedigree Resource File contains many errors and unlike the FamilySearch Family Tree, corrections are not accepted. Submitters are advised to make another submission that includes corrections. However, both old and new submissions are left in Pedigree Resource File unless the previous one is deleted. The previous one can only be deleted if it was submitted by you and you retain proof of such. See FAQ below. | *Pedigree Resource File contains many errors and unlike the FamilySearch Family Tree, corrections are not accepted. Submitters are advised to make another submission that includes corrections. However, both old and new submissions are left in Pedigree Resource File unless the previous one is deleted. The previous one can only be deleted if it was submitted by you and you retain proof of such. See FAQ below. | ||
*Unlike the old CDs, you can not download GEDCOMs from the online version. | *Unlike the old CDs & DVDs, you can not download GEDCOMs from the online version. | ||
= Submitting Your Genealogy<br> = | = Submitting Your Genealogy<br> = | ||
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If '''You''' submitted the GEDCOM from the updated FamilySearch site under the Genealogies section, you can download the GEDCOM by clicking the download icon. | If '''You''' submitted the GEDCOM from the updated FamilySearch site under the Genealogies section, you can download the GEDCOM by clicking the download icon. | ||
If you submitted the GEDCOM through the old classic FamilySearch website (during the CD time period) and not the current FamilySearch website, please contact Support, and include as much identifying information about the submission as possible. | If you submitted the GEDCOM through the old classic FamilySearch website (during the CD/DVD time period) and not the current FamilySearch website, please contact Support, and include as much identifying information about the submission as possible. | ||
Items that would be helpful in locating your file are:<br> | Items that would be helpful in locating your file are:<br> | ||
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= Pedigree Resource File on Disk = | = Pedigree Resource File on Disk = | ||
Formerly, Pedigree Resource File was available for individual purchase on 147 disks (CD and DVD). Because FamilySearch has discontinued distribution of PRF CD collections, Pedigree Resource File is no longer sold on disk. Copies of the 147 disks are available for use in many family history centers, including the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. New submissions to Pedigree Resource File will be available only online.<br> | Formerly, Pedigree Resource File was available for individual purchase on 147 disks (CD and DVD). Because FamilySearch has discontinued distribution of PRF CD/DVD collections, Pedigree Resource File is no longer sold on disk. Copies of the 147 disks are available for use in many family history centers, including the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]]. New submissions to Pedigree Resource File will be available only online.<br> | ||
= History = | = History = | ||