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  Why is Family Search creating so many duplicates?

  I am swamped with duplicates lately, all of which are being entered by Family Search. In a family w…

  Answered maretcurtisdavid1 253 views 4 comments 0 points Most recent by Dennis J Yancey January 20, 2022
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  How do I restore a smaller font size on Family Search?

  I inadvertently changed the font to a larger size and I want to be able to see more of the page. Do…

  Answered HanniDarlene1 771 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Dennis J Yancey January 20, 2022
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  Sources in Ancestry - Access

  Hello, I hope you are well. First of all, I want to thank you for the great work you do. I am looki…

  Answered Nancy NadiaMeyer Tissera1 224 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by PiperTWilson January 20, 2022
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  My Quick links

  Under "Quick Links" it shows that I have 154 under "My Discussions". When I cli…

  Answered ✓ Steve Schell 243 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by PiperTWilson January 20, 2022
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  ...Trying to understand reason of death. He's born in 1909, lived only 3 days "4 ____? during birth"

  Answered ✓ kenseyandersen1 187 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Áine Ní Donnghaile January 19, 2022
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  Recovery of Ancestry LDS Accounts

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  Answered SLambert 243 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by DRPGrigg January 19, 2022
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  I am finding an increasing number of incorrect entries done by Family Search. Why?

  It appears that those entering the data at Family Search are not trained properly and are not verif…

  Answered maretcurtisdavid1 236 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Brett . January 19, 2022
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  Can abuse and online harassment be effectively addressed by FamilySearch?

  FamilySearch needs to address the issue of online harassment on their platform. Summary: My repor…

  Answered ✓ Closed Melinda Tanner Bowers 413 views 2 comments 7 points Most recent by Mark McLemore January 19, 2022
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  How do I find out where the information came from to create an ID for a relative?

  FamilySearch created an ID for James Forsythe ID: KVLG-X64 and his wife Elisabeth Boswell ID: KVLG-…

  Answered ✓ pamelamastin 319 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Brett . January 18, 2022
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  Other Genealogy Websites - Do they connect?

  Hello, I have been having a lot of fun researching my family roots here but am getting stuck with…

  Answered PatriciaGriffin6 231 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by A van Helsdingen January 18, 2022