Name change.
Hello helpful people. On my FamilySearch Tree I notice that someone has a name of my GGGrandmother - a name and person I have never heard of before. I am pretty sure I have the correct name as she was an English convict and later married - also an English convict -here in Australia. I have their convict records which tells me the information of them being convicts and when and where they were married. How do I remove the name of the woman who I believe is not the correct wife - and add the name of the woman I believe to be the correct wife. With thanks. RRB.
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Royce
G'Day Mate
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
It is easy to "Change" the "Name" of an individual/person ...
But ...
That Said ...
Before that ...
A couple of 'Questions':
(1) Did ANOTHER User/Patron "Change" the "Name" of your Great Great Grandmother?
(2) Or, was that the ORIGINAL "Name" (ie. "Name" NOT been "Changed") of the individual/person?
The reason that I ask, is that ...
IF, the ORIGINAL "Name" of the individual/person has NOT been "Changed"; THEN, the individual/person may NOT be who you think it is.
And, by a "Change" in "Name", I DO NOT just mean in relation to, BIRTH ("Maiden") Name; and/or, MARRIED Name.
Just want to be sure ...
Now ...
That Said ...
Here are some "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':
How do I change vital information in Family Tree?
How should I enter names in Family Tree?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-to-enter-names-in-family-tree
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-to-enter-names-in-family-tree
Hope this helps, somewhat.
Brett
from "Downunder"
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Royce
And ...
Just in case you were not aware ...
There is a 'Group' in this "Community.FamilySearch" Forum, specifically for researching in Australia.
And, just so that you know, you will need to "Join" a 'Group'; and, become a member of a 'Group', to post any 'Questions'/'Discussions'.
The members of a 'Group' would be only too willing to help/assist, where they can
Here is that particular 'Group':
'Groups' Section
Home > Groups > Australian Genealogy
Australian Genealogy
Description:
A place to ask questions and discuss, Tips; and, Research Techniques, for researching Family History in Australia
https://community.familysearch.org/en/group/12-australian-genealogy
I hope this may also help.
Brett
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Thank you Brett for such a comprehensive and prompt reply to my question. I will work through your response and follow your advise and help. Cheers. RRB.
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