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Need instructions on how to remove an "orphaned" record following a merge

RobertSchultz7
RobertSchultz7 ✭
December 28, 2021 edited December 28, 2021 in Family Tree

I did a merge on Olive Hazel May LZKK-2JZ. Following the merge, there appears two records of her father, Elezar May, both with number L8RR-415. I don't know how to make the second one go away.

Thank you for any assistance or ideas.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    December 28, 2021 edited December 28, 2021 Answer ✓

    @RobertSchultz7

    Robert

    Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.

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

    Pictorially

    (1) Select that "Pencil" Icon

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    (2) Select that "Remove or Replace" Link

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    (3) "Tick"/"Check", that "I have reviewed the relationships, sources, and notes for these individuals"

    .... Select "Remove Parents"

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    (4) Add (ie. Record a "Reason") in "Reason For My Change"

    .... Select "Remove"

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    Done.

    I hope, this helps/assists.

    Brett

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  • RobertSchultz7
    RobertSchultz7 ✭
    December 28, 2021

    Perfect instructions. Thank you.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    December 28, 2021

    @RobertSchultz7

    Robert

    😀

    'G'Day', "Cuz"

    I happen to be directly "Related" to her.

    Brett

    from "Downunder" (Australia)

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