How can I upload a family tree from PAF 5.1 to Family Search
Currently on Family Search, one of my family lines stops at my 2nd GGF, but in my personal PAF 5.1 file, I have that line back to my 13th GGF. Is there a way I can upload only that branch of my family tree from PAF to Family Search to avoid having to enter every person individually?
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Mark
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]
[ And, I have been a Staff Member, of Family History Centres", of the Church, for many Years ... ]
Just in passing ...
Please DO NOT, "Upload", a 'Tree', from a PAF 5.1 File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
As I always 'say', to User/Patrons, who mention, the "Upload", their 'Tree' (ie. in this case, in a PAF 5.1 File), in the form of a GEDCOM File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' ...
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You can; but ...
Please, DO NOT, "Upload", a GEDCOM File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
Upload, the GEDCOM Files, in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch', that is fine; but, please NOT, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
Some of the reasons, that Users/Patrons (like myself), DO NOT, want the ability, to upload, a GEDCOM File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' are:
(1) It is most likely, that individuals/persons in a GEDCOM File, are ALREADY, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'; and, most Users/Patrons, DO NOT; even, take the time to 'look', to 'see', if anyone in their GEDCOM File, is already in "Family Tree", in some instances, negating the need to even upload the GEDCOM File.
(2) There has been (many) cases; where, Users/Patrons, using the "Compare" process (of the upload), have "Dismissed", a "Possible" Match, with an individual/person already, in "Family Tree"; so that, THEIR "Record", from their GEDCOM File, is loaded into "Family Tree", regardless; just so that, their "Record" appears in "Family Tree" (and, in some instances, for Members of the Church, so they can do the "Temple" Work, despite the fact, that the "Temple" Work, is ALREADY done, with the "Possible" Match, with the individual/person already, in "Family Tree").
(3) Even with the "Compare" process (of the upload), there has been (many) cases; where, Users/Patrons, have uploaded, THEIR version of an individual/person, in their GEDCOM File, on top of (ie. Over) an individual/person ALREADY, in the "Family Tree" Part, of "FamilySearch", that has been there for MANY years and is well documented and "Sources" - in many instances obliterating all of the documentation and "Sources".
(4) If an individual/person, is ALREADY, in the "Family Tree" Part, of "FamilySearch", there is NO need, to uploaded one's version of an individual/person, from one's own GEDCOM File - just take note of the the 'FamilySearch Person Identifier' (PID) of the individual/person, that is ALREADY, in "Family Tree"; and, one can go back later, to ensure what information/detail, is recorded and attached, for that individual/person. Just, DO NOT, uploaded one's version of an individual/person, in one's GEDCOM File, on top of (ie. Over) an individual/person ALREADY, in "Family Tree" - obliterating, all of the documentation and "Sources", ALREADY in place/on record.
(5) The "Hours" (sometimes "Days"; or, even, "Weekes") of work, by other Users/Patrons, that can be needed to CORRECT the DAMAGE, done by the "Upload", of a GEDCOM File, can be disheartening.
I am sorry ... 'off my soap box' ...
Enter (ie. 'Create') the individuals/persons, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', one at a time - on a one by one basis.
Many of the individuals/persons in a GEDCOM File, most probably, ALREADY exist in, the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
Only one or two generations of the "Living" individuals/persons; and, perhaps, maybe, only one or two generations of the "Deceased" individuals/persons, may be required to be entered/input, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch"; BEFORE, some of the "Deceased" individuals/persons, from one's Ancestral Lines, ALREADY existing, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', are discovered.
Use the "Find" facility/function/feature to Search, the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', one may be surprised to find some (if not, many) of them already there.
Many well established and documented (eg. "Sourced") individuals/person, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', have been RUINED, by the "Upload", of a GEDCOM File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
I hope, that this puts things into perspective.
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Like MANY, I really wish 'FamilySearch', would just STOP allowing, the "Upload" of GEDCOM Files, into "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' altogether.
There is just NO need, to "Upload" a GEDCOM File, into "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' under ANY circumstance; EVEN, if one's "Ancestral" Lines, are NOT already, in "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'
So ...
That Said ...
Regardless, if one of the "Branches", of your "Ancestral" Lines, FINISHES, at your "2nd GGF" ...
Please DO NOT, "Upload", a 'Tree'; and, ESPECIALLY, from an OLD and "Outdated" PAF File, into the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
Take the, 'Time'; and 'Effort', of entering/inputting, the individuals/persons, in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch', one at a time - on a one by one basis.
'Thank You' in advance.
I know, that this certainly may not help/assist; but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective; and, another avenue to pursue.
Brett
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Yes, it can be done but some care is needed.
First you need to go into PAF and export the ancestors you want as a GEDCOM file. If you are unsure how to do this, please advise.
Second go to Family Search, Search, Genealogies, scroll to the bottom and click Upload Your Family Tree. This process will take a little while. Note this does not put your names directly into Family Tree.
Once this is done, you can compare your names with those already in Family Tree and add them one at a time if they are not already there. This is important as the aim is to avoid creating duplicates where possible. You say that these people are not in Family Tree, but it may well be that at least some are but they have not been linked to your 2nd GGF yet.
Details can be found at
This has some supplementary articles at the end that are well worth reading.
If you get stuck, feel free to ask for further advice.
Regards
Graham Buckell
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Okay, thank you for your help. Cheers.
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