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What happens to Memories I've marked as "Private" after I die?

CSM100
CSM100 ✭
November 7, 2021 edited August 26, 2024 in Memories

If I put several memories into FamilySearch to preserve them for my posterity, but I have marked them as "Private", and would like them to be changed to "Public" after I die, is there a way to make that happen, or are they permanently lost from public view in the event of my demise?

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    November 8, 2021 Answer ✓

    @Moulton Charles S

    Charles

    I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...

    Unfortunately ...

    Short Answer: NO, System is Designed to keep Private any Memories designated by a Contributor as Private

    Here is is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch':

    What happens to memories submitted by a deceased user?

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-happens-to-memories-submitted-by-a-deceased-user

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-happens-to-memories-submitted-by-a-deceased-user

    Where it states, among other things:

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    If the user has added private memories, those memories are not made public. The system is set to keep private any memories designated by a contributor as private.

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    Just so that you are aware.

    Brett

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  • MDRMT
    MDRMT ✭✭✭
    November 7, 2021

    @Moulton Charles S

    Hello Charles,

    Thank you for asking your question about Memories marked as Private when posted. The following is a link that will give you details about what a Private Memory is, how it works and who has access. Within this article are links to other articles that you may want to click on to delve deeper into relevant aspects of your concern.

    https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/what-are-private-memories

    Best of success in your Family History work.

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