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Jane

Jane Report 4 Feb 2011 12:19

Hi,
i have been given access to a tree from a family member but when i go to the tree there is just one white box that says -
hidden hidden

Why is this happening?

Elizabeth2469049

Elizabeth2469049 Report 4 Feb 2011 12:34

"Hidden" usually means "living", and if there is no recorded date of death the person's details are not revealed until - I think - 120 years from the birth date.

If the tree to which you have been given access goes back a few generations you can click on each "living" box to get their parents and so on back until you find names.

Researching:
Dominy & Croom in Dorset, Rutherford & McElhatton in Northumberland. Dendy and Thorp

Thelma

Thelma Report 4 Feb 2011 12:53

I am guessing that they only have themself in tree.

Jane

Jane Report 4 Feb 2011 13:13

There is only one box. You cannot click on it to find other relatives as there are none showing. I have in the past had access to this tree so it is there. It is very strange.

Thelma

Thelma Report 4 Feb 2011 14:11

I suggest you ask your contact.
they may have deleted their tree.

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 4 Feb 2011 14:35

It will tell you at the top of the screen how many names there are in it.

Jane

Jane Report 4 Feb 2011 23:47

I will go and look and get back to you.
Thankyou.