A different wife was added to a family member. That portion of my tree is now incorrect.
How can I eliminate Elena Randine Gullerandsen or Gilbertson from my tree. I have no idea who she is, but she is definitely not my great grandmother Lena. She is not the mother of my grandfather or of any of my great aunts or uncles. I don't know who the people are that added her to my family tree. Please help remove her and prevent these interlopers from further using my tree!
Thanks,
Shannon Stordock Hecht
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@Shannon Hecht
Shannon
Now ...
As, to "Removing" someone, from your "Ancestral" Lines ...
Depending upon; where, the wrong connection/link exists ...
Here are some are a couple of 'Knowledge Articles", in 'FamilySearch':
"Couple" Relationship
A person in Family Tree has the wrong spouse
https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/a-person-in-family-tree-has-the-wrong-spouse
"Parent-Child" Relationship
How do I correct parent-child relationships in Family Tree?
Go through those "Knowledge Articles" ...
Depending upon; where, the wrong connection/link exists, using the "Steps" in those "Knowledge Articles", should help/assist, "Remove" the incorrect individual/person.
Good Luck.
IF, you have any queries; or, need further help/assistance; THEN, do not hesitate to ask.
I hope, that this may help/assist, somewhat.
Brett
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Shannon
I am sorry, for my initial, 'tirade' ...
I just wanted to set the things straight; and, for people to understand ...
I am so glad, that those "Knowledge Articles" helped/assisted ...
As, I am VERY 'Verbose' ... that is my 'style' ...
'Yep', keeping a watchful 'eye' on one's Ancestors ...
As, I said, I check, the "Changes" to those, that I 'Follow', on a "Daily" Basis; so that, I can keep on top of things.
It is one of the best ways.
I am so glad, that you were able to address/fix, the 'wayward' "Changes"; &, that, they were NOT, too complex.
Been there ... done that ... still do ...
I wish you all the best, in the future.
Brett
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@Shannon Hecht
Shannon
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
Your problem/issue can be addressed/fixed ...
But ...
That Said ...
Before that ... for starters ...
You are not alone ...
MANY; Many; many, of us, ... have been there ... done that ... still do ...
Many of us have had 'wayward' "Changes" made to our "Ancestral" Lines ...
And, we understand; where, you are coming from ...
Now ...
That Said ...
Like it or not ...
Please be aware, that technically, you DO NOT have a "Tree", in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' ...
Please let me explain ...
And, technically, there is no way to STOP another User/Patron working along the SAME 'Ancestral" Lines.
Unfortunately, such CANNOT be prevented.
As, basically, we are all related.
Your "Ancestral" Lines, are most likely ALSO another User's/Patron's "Ancestral" Lines, in fact, probably, that of quite a few other Users/Patrons.
Now ...
That Said ...
Basically, we DO NOT have, a "Tree", in "Family Tree", of 'FamilySearch', than is common misconception.
And, OTHER Users/Patrons, DO NOT need/require, our (ie. one's) "Permission", to "Change" the information/details of "Deceased" individuals/persons, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
Here an old 'standby' of mine, that I have previously proffered on occasion ...
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Most new (and, some old) Users/Patrons DO NOT understand the basic 'nature' and 'premise', of the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', when they join in.
Please let me explain ...
We do not have our OWN "Tree", in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
We ONLY have "Branches" (ie. Ancestral" lines), that are interconnected, in this SINGLE "One" World "Tree", for all of us, that is the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
The "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', is NOT like 'On-Line' "Websites" (eg. "Ancestry_com"; or "MyHeritage_com"; or, the like); and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes (eg, the OLD, now no longer supported, "PAF"; or, "Ancestral Quest"; or, the like).
We DO NOT have "Private"/"Personal" 'Trees', in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', like other 'On-Line' "Websites"; and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes.
We do not even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, the "Deceased" individuals/persons, in "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
And, most importantly ...
We DO NOT even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, Our OWN "Deceased" Ancestors/Family/Relatives, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
The "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', is built on a "Open Edit" Platform - hence, why any "Registered" User/Patron can "Edit" (ie. Add, Delete; and/or, Change) ANY "Deceased" individual/person, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
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In other words ... "Collaboration" ...
Of course ... often ... easier said, than done ...
[ Sometimes, no matter how hard one tries, "Collaboration", does not work ... such is life ... ]
Plus ...
We ALL make MISTAKES ...
NONE of US are PREFECT ...
None of us want to have our "Ancestral" Lines 'messed up'; but, unfortunately, it happens.
Thus ...
That is exactly why, many Users/Patrons, ALSO maintain their own PRIVATE "Database(s)" (ie. Copies) of their "Ancestral" Lines , on 'On-Line' "Websites" (eg. "Ancestry_com"; or "MyHeritage_com"; or, the like); and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes (eg, the OLD, now no longer supported, "PAF"; or, "Ancestral Quest"; or, the like).
And ...
Also ...
All that one can really do, is 'Monitor', one's "Ancestral" Lines, for 'wayward' CHANGES, by OTHER Users/Patrons.
Nothing more, nothing less ...
As an aside ...
IF, you were not already aware; THEN, ...
In the "Family Tree" Part, of "FamilySearch' ...
We have the ability to "Watch" (Oops, sorry, 'old school', "Follow"), up to a MAXIMUM of x4000 individuals/persons, at any given time.
Basically ...
It is a matter, of "Following", one's MOST important Ancestors.
Just to keep on top, of any 'wayward' CHANGES.
I check, the "Changes" to those that I "Follow", on a "Daily" Basis; so that, I can keep on top of things.
More often that not, nothing needs to be done; but, at least, I have the opportunity, to be abreast of things; as, they happen/transpire/unfold.
Just my thoughts.
I know, that this certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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Can you tell me what your grandmother's name is and who her parents were?
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I'll start with me and work back.
- Shannon Elizabeth Stordock Hecht: 2. my father, Gerald LaVerne Stordock: 3. his father, Oscar Sylvester Stordock: 4. his parents, Anson Olsen Stordock/Lena Karen Gilbertsen: 5. his parents, Ole Halverson Stordock (Stordokk)/Ann Larsdotter Nestrude (Nestru), her parents, Soren Gilbertsen/Kari Paulsdotter.
I hope this helps. I remember all the way back to Lena. She was a little old Norwegian lady who ruled with a large black cane. She had no compunction about whacking a non-compliant great grandchild! I can send you a picture of the 2 of use on my grandparents front porch when I was in the 3rd grade.
I have n o idea who the 2 people are that added this other woman to my tree.
Thanks, Shannon Stordock Hecht
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Brett,
Thank you very much! It worked. I was able to change the information back to reflect my great grandparents. I have no idea who or why the info was changed. Ours is a very small family and we, the living, knew pretty much all of the last 4-5 generations!
Oh, well. I will keep a closer eye on the old folks!
Shannon
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You probably need to order or acquire a copy of that marriage record that is a source in Anson Olsen Stordock (GQS1-XLY). It says he married Eleni Randine Gullerandsen on 4 Dec, 1892. The reason I recommend that is not that this person is correct as named, quite the opposite. It appears all the names have been transcribed wrong (Olsen is Austin, Lena's father is Loren, not Soren) and this transcription error may have been the reason for all the misunderstanding in the first place.
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I don't believe Olsen is Austin. Who is Austin anyway? Lena's father was Soren, not Loren. I simply do not know where anyone got the name Eleni Randine Gullerandsen. I haven't come across it in any of my research and it's my family I've spent 10 years working on!
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