Removing people from my tree
I am so confused about removing individuals from my tree. I tried removing/replacing spouses and children individually but it's still not working. Why must it be so difficult to remove people from you own tree???? I understand why there's so many errors and mistakes in tracing ancestry!!!
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Why isn't there an easier option to remove people from our trees? I have read several different answers and they still aren't making sense to me!! Now I understand why there are so many mistakes and errors in trying to find ancestors!!!!!!!
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FYI
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
[ With your first 'Comment'; and, this later 'Post' ... ]
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
IF, you are referring to the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch'; THEN, ...
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 ...
Now ...
That Said ...
Please be, aware; and, advised,
That, technically, you DO NOT have a "Tree", in the "Family Tree" Part, of 'FamilySearch' ...
Please let me explain ...
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 the "Family Tree" Part, 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 "Family Tree", 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 "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', when they join in.
Please let me explain ...
We do not have our OWN "Tree" in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
We ONLY have "Branches" (ie. Ancestral" lines), that are interconnected, in this SINGLE "One" World "Tree", for all of us, that is "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
"Family Tree" 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 "Family Tree" 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" 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 "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
"Family Tree" 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 "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
I hope that this gives you some, insight; and, perspective.
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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.
Just my thoughts.
I know, that this certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope, that this provides you, with some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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Furthermore ...
Just in passing ...
Firstly ...
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 ...
Secondly ...
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 "Family Tree", 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.
Again ...
I know, that this also certainly does not help/assist; but, I hope, that this provides you, with some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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Finally ...
Just in passing ...
In regard to the WRONG "People" appearing in your "Ancestral" Lines ...
Here 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?
I hope, that these may help/assist, somewhat.
Brett
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Brett offered many suggestions. Maybe a few simple statements will help.
1- The tree is made up of people and their relationships. There are only two kinds of relationships, couple (husband/wife) and parent/child.
2- If a wrong person shows up on your part of the tree, it is because there is a wrong relationship. The way to correct this is to edit/correct the relationship(s).
3- The place to edit/correct a relationship is on the person page, on the details tab in the family members section.
4- If there is a wrong person on your part of the tree, click on that person's name and then click on person at the bottom of the summary card being displayed. This takes you to the person page for that person. Make sure you are on the details tab (the one furthest on the left) and scroll down to the Family Members Section. The family members section contains all the relationships for that person. Find the relationship(s) (couple or parent/child) that you want to correct. To the right of each relationship, there is an icon (box with pencil in it) which is the edit icon. If you click the icon to the right of a couple relationship you will be editing that couple relationship. If you click the icon to the right of a child, you will be editing that parent/child relationship. Edit or delete the relationships as needed. After you finish, you can go back to the tree view and make sure you accomplished what you wanted.
In previous comments, you have been provided links to articles explaining the process in more detail if needed
If you want to offer suggestions to make the process simpler, use the feedback on community.
Good luck and let us know if we can be of more assistance.
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