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[[Image:PRF Cover Image.png|thumb|right|250px|PRF Cover Image used for CDs and DVDs.]]Pedigree Resource File (PRF) is a 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>  
[[Image:PRF Cover Image.png|thumb|right|250px|PRF Cover Image used for CDs and DVDs.]]Pedigree Resource File (PRF) is a 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://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees FamilySearch Genealogies].<br><br>  


== What is the Pedigree Resource File (PRF)? ==
==What is the Pedigree Resource File (PRF)?==


*Contains all submissions made by users <br>  
*Contains all submissions made by users <br>
*Has about 220 million records<br>  
*Has about 220 million records<br>
*You can click to view a person in the FamilySearch Family Tree.<br>  
*You can click to view a person in the FamilySearch Family Tree.<br>
*You cannot download the information as a GEDCOM file<br>  
*You cannot download the information as a GEDCOM file<br>
*The data is shown as individual submissions<br>  
*The data is shown as individual submissions<br>
*Submissions by the same contributor are not combined<br>  
*Submissions by the same contributor are not combined<br>
*Sources and notes are displayed<br>  
*Sources and notes are displayed<br>
*Multimedia links are not displayed<ref> https://familysearch.org/family-trees </ref><br>
*Multimedia links are not displayed<ref> https://familysearch.org/family-trees </ref><br>


== Benefits of the PRF ==
==Benefits of the PRF==


There are many reasons why the Pedigree Resource File is helpful to a researcher. Here are a few:<br>  
There are many reasons why the Pedigree Resource File is helpful to a researcher. Here are a few:<br>  


*It is a safe place to archive your family tree.<br>  
*It is a safe place to archive your family tree.<br>
*Each submission is stored in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's Granite Mountain Vault<br>  
*Each submission is stored in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints's Granite Mountain Vault<br>
*PRF contains hundreds of millions of searchable names<br>  
*PRF contains hundreds of millions of searchable names<br>
*Contributors often provided source notes and sources <ref> https://familysearch.org/family-trees </ref><br>
*Contributors often provided source notes and sources <ref> https://familysearch.org/family-trees </ref><br>


== When to Use It ==
==When to Use It==


Use Pedigree Resource File to discover what genealogical research has already been done. Use it to guide you towards original records. As with all compiled genealogies, Pedigree Resource File has significant limitations (see below) and more accurate information should be sought from the original records.  
Use Pedigree Resource File to discover what genealogical research has already been done. Use it to guide you towards original records. As with all compiled genealogies, Pedigree Resource File has significant limitations (see below) and more accurate information should be sought from the original records.  


== Limitations ==
==Limitations==


*Submitters are responsible for the accuracy of the information. FamilySearch does not check the accuracy of any contributed genealogy.
*Submitters are responsible for the accuracy of the information. FamilySearch does not check the accuracy of any contributed genealogy.
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*Unlike the old CDs &amp; DVDs, you can not download GEDCOMs from the online version.
*Unlike the old CDs &amp; DVDs, you can not download GEDCOMs from the online version.


* Information submitted to the PRF has been added to Family Search Family Tree and can be edited, corrected or modified in that format. However, sources, documentation and other notes were not added to FamilySearch Family Tree.
*Information submitted to the PRF has been added to Family Search Family Tree and can be edited, corrected or modified in that format. However, sources, documentation and other notes were not added to FamilySearch Family Tree.


== Submitting Your Genealogy<br>  ==
==Submitting Your Genealogy ==


Sharing your genealogy allowed you to preserve your family history in the Pedigree Resource File and share it with others around the world. A copy of the genealogy files ([[GEDCOM|GEDCOM]] format) that you submit were preserved in the Granite Mountain Records Vault located near Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, your genealogy may be made conveniently available to others on the Internet. <ref> https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=How-to-submit-data-to-the-Pedigree-Resource-File-1381813358409&amp;amp;lang=en </ref> <br>  
Sharing your genealogy allowed you to preserve your family history in the Pedigree Resource File and share it with others around the world. A copy of the genealogy files ([[GEDCOM|GEDCOM]] format) that you submit were preserved in the Granite Mountain Records Vault located near Salt Lake City, Utah. In addition, your genealogy may be made conveniently available to others on the Internet. <ref> https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=How-to-submit-data-to-the-Pedigree-Resource-File-1381813358409&amp;amp;lang=en </ref> <br>  
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*Fourth, submit the [[GEDCOM|GEDCOM]] file that you have created to FamilySearch. You will need to agree to the conditions for submitting your genealogy before submitting the file. For instructions, see the FAQ section below.<br>
*Fourth, submit the [[GEDCOM|GEDCOM]] file that you have created to FamilySearch. You will need to agree to the conditions for submitting your genealogy before submitting the file. For instructions, see the FAQ section below.<br>


== Frequently Asked Questions ==
==Frequently Asked Questions==


'''What is the difference between Ancestral File and Pedigree Resource File?'''  
'''What is the difference between Ancestral File and Pedigree Resource File?'''  
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Lastly, provide the e-mail address where you want the GEDCOM file to be sent.
Lastly, provide the e-mail address where you want the GEDCOM file to be sent.


== 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/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]]. &nbsp;<font color="FF000">'''WARNING''': &nbsp;most family history centers have modern computers, e.g., those which use MS Windows 7. &nbsp;These computers '''cannot '''run PRF software. &nbsp;Please call before visiting a FHC to confirm that PRF is available on an older computer.</font>
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]]. &nbsp;<font color="FF000">'''WARNING''': &nbsp;most family history centers have modern computers, e.g., those which use MS Windows 7. &nbsp;These computers '''cannot '''run PRF software. &nbsp;Please call before visiting a FHC to confirm that PRF is available on an older computer.</font>
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New submissions to Pedigree Resource File will be available only online.<br>
New submissions to Pedigree Resource File will be available only online.<br>


== History ==
==History==


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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | May 1999 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |May 1999 &nbsp;
| Ability to submit genealogies on the new www.familysearch.org. Submissions occurred at the rate of about 1.2 million names per month.<br>
|Ability to submit genealogies on the new www.familysearch.org. Submissions occurred at the rate of about 1.2 million names per month.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 1999 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |1999 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 1-8.<br>
|Released CDs 1-8.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | February 2000 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |February 2000 &nbsp;
| Ability to search the master index of all Pedigree Resource File CD-ROM discs.<br>
|Ability to search the master index of all Pedigree Resource File CD-ROM discs.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | July 2000 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |July 2000 &nbsp;
| First nine discs are available.<br>
|First nine discs are available.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2000 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2000 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 9-22.<br>
|Released CDs 9-22.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 4 January 2003 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |4 January 2003 &nbsp;
| Submissions to the Ancestral File are no longer accepted. Contributors told to submit to the Pedigree Resource File (PRF) instead.<br>
|Submissions to the Ancestral File are no longer accepted. Contributors told to submit to the Pedigree Resource File (PRF) instead.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2001 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2001 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 23-36.<br>
|Released CDs 23-36.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2002 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2002 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 37-54.<br>
|Released CDs 37-54.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2003 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 55-75.<br>
|Released CDs 55-75.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2004 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2004 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 76-100.<br>
|Released CDs 76-100.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2005 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2005 &nbsp;
| Released CDs 101-125.<br>
|Released CDs 101-125.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2006 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2006 &nbsp;
| Released DVDs 126-130.<br>
|Released DVDs 126-130.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 12 Mar 2007 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |12 Mar 2007 &nbsp;
| Total names exceeds 150 million. File has been growing by about 19 million names a year. Added the ability to view pedigrees online.<br>
|Total names exceeds 150 million. File has been growing by about 19 million names a year. Added the ability to view pedigrees online.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2007 &nbsp;
| Released DVDs 131-137.<br>
|Released DVDs 131-137.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2008 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2008 &nbsp;
| Released DVDs 138-143.<br>
|Released DVDs 138-143.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2009 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2009 &nbsp;
| Released DVDs 144-147.<br>
|Released DVDs 144-147.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2010 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2010 &nbsp;
| Released DVDs 148-150.<br>
|Released DVDs 148-150.<br>
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| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" | 2012 &nbsp;  
| style="text-align: right; white-space: nowrap" |2012 &nbsp;
| Discontinued all CDs and DVDs of PRF. Final items sold. <br>
|Discontinued all CDs and DVDs of PRF. Final items sold. <br>
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Note: PRF CD &amp; DVDs are no longer available.  
Note: PRF CD &amp; DVDs are no longer available.  


== Links ==
==Links==


==== Videos and Online lessons ====
====Videos and Online lessons====


*{{LearningCenter2|61|If I’d Only Known! Beginner Genealogy Mistakes}} (Section: Collecting Answers)  
*{{LearningCenter2|61|If I’d Only Known! Beginner Genealogy Mistakes}} (Section: Collecting Answers)
*''Ancestors'' Season 2: [https://www.byutv.org/player/0ff0f670-09e0-43b9-956a-5fd3090b6111/ancestors-compiled-records Compiled Records]
*''Ancestors'' Season 2: [https://www.byutv.org/player/0ff0f670-09e0-43b9-956a-5fd3090b6111/ancestors-compiled-records Compiled Records]


==== Articles ====
====Articles====


*[[Family Trees: An Online Research Tool|Family Trees: An Online Research Tool]]  
*[[Family Trees: An Online Research Tool|Family Trees: An Online Research Tool]]
*[[Use the Internet for Family History Research|Use the Internet for Family History Research]]
*[[Use the Internet for Family History Research|Use the Internet for Family History Research]]


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== References ==
==References==


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