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tuataiiwingarowihongi1
tuataiiwingarowihongi1 ✭
November 6, 2021 edited November 6, 2021 in Temple

Our Mum had a son to another man, before she married our Dad. He lived with our grandparents up until our grandmother passed away, and then he came to live with us. As far as we were concerned, he was our older brother. Both our Mum and he have passed away, and I want to complete his work - but I need to get permission? - from who do I need to get permission [he had children, but never married any of his children's mothers], so we are the next of kin [besides his children, I suppose] - can I complete his work?

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  • CDBurk
    CDBurk ✭✭✭
    November 6, 2021

    @tuataiiwingarowihongi1

    It sounds like the child of your mother who lived with your grandparents was born in the last 110-years, therefore, you will want to be sure you have created a record for him in Family Tree. You can connect him to his biological mother [your mom], and you can also connect him to your grandparents since they were his custodial guardians. Please review the following knowledge article about designating relationship types.

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-specify-biological-step-adopted-and-foster-relationships-in-family-tree

    If you list him in the family under you and both of your parents, and you have listed your own biological father as his "step-father", the system may recognize that he is your half-brother and you may not see a "needs permission" banner to request his ordinances.

    If the system does require permission, please fill out the online form. A special ticket will be created and sent directly to the department that can approve or decline your request. You will receive an email from that department, when your request has been reviewed and if additional information is needed to do his ordinances, you will receive instructions. Please reply directly to the email you receive to discuss your ticket. The following knowledge article provides the steps to make this type of online request in Family Tree. https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-ordinances-for-an-ancestor-who-was-born-in-the-last-110-years

    We hope this information is helpful as you include your half-brother as part of your family. Keep in mind that if his biological parents did not live together, you will not have them sealed to each other. You can, however, have your half-brother sealed to your mother and father with the "step" designation, or to the grandparents who were his guardian during his lifetime. https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/policies-for-sealing-deceased-children-to-deceased-parents

    We wish you every success as you continue your family history efforts.

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  • Sanra
    Sanra ✭✭✭✭
    November 6, 2021

    @tuataiiwingarowihongi1

    Thank you for posting your question in Community about your half brother.

    It is always best to check with other family members is this type of situation, to be sensitive to their feelings. He would need to be listed as a child of your mother and his father in Family Tree, or maybe a step child of your father, if your father was still living at the time.

    Be aware, he can be sealed to the grandparents, who raised him. The article links below may be helpful:

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-seal-a-child-to-grandparents

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/do-i-need-permission-from-the-closest-living-relative-to-do-temple-ordinances


    Hope this is helpful.

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  • tuataiiwingarowihongi1
    tuataiiwingarowihongi1 ✭
    November 6, 2021

    Thank you for your feedback

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