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  TECH QUESTION ABOUT RESEARCH WIKI > GUIDED RESEARCH FOR UTAH

  When using guided research, FamilySearch won't let me access their BIRTH or MARRIAGE records …

  Answered Closed Patricia Hancock1 41 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Ottley BQ June 18, 2025
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  During a merge, toggling away then back to the browser tab reverts what info was selected to keep

  It's easier to show this in an example rather than try to describe it verbally. Take this mer…

  Answered Closed RTorchia 41 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by RTorchia June 18, 2025
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  Beatson Family Question

  Hello All, I’m researching the Beatson family who lived on East 66th Street in Manhattan, New York,…

  Answered Closed Jack61450 61 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Ashlee C. June 17, 2025
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  New Home Page feedback - Love it! And, can you put an Advanced Search link on it, please?

  Hi, FamilySearch friends! I love you and your work. Heaven's blessings upon you for it. You ha…

  Answered Closed rexpeterson 31 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by GFre June 17, 2025
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  id # wrong

  so on my sisters Tree My id number is gv44-gw1. In my tree it is completely different. If I search …

  Answered Closed Fino5 52 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Áine.ní.Donnghaile June 17, 2025
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  How to share tree without login?

  Is there a way to share my tree, without the other user logging in to Familysearch? Ie. a link wher…

  Answered Closed Susanna724 41 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Gordon Collett June 17, 2025
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  have imported my GEDCOM file, compared, viewed, added / made changes & saved them.now what?

  In this Family Search area i see this list: All individuals: Potential matches: (i've gone th…

  Answered Closed Carlton Whatley54 51 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Wayland K Adams June 17, 2025
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  Source Change Log issue

  I recently clicked on the Family Tree | My Contributions link and saw some individuals that I knew …

  Answered Closed Jeffrey F. Winter 41 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by Áine.ní.Donnghaile June 16, 2025
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  Why is Unwanted and unrequested data being copied from FamilySearch into Ancestry?

  I maintained a parallet family tree in Ancestry to serve as backup when contributors make incorrect…

  Answered Closed Dean, Barton David 91 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Áine.ní.Donnghaile June 16, 2025
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  Helper button

  A fellow FamilySearch user was trying to help someone using her helper number; however, the button …

  Answered Closed jerroleensorensen1 21 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by Wayland K Adams June 16, 2025