How do I correct an IGI tree which is incorrect?
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You don't correct IGI trees. You can use parts of them if you want, or ignore them, building your own tree entirely on historical records.
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Sally
Welcome to the "Community.FamilySearch" Forum.
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
[ And, I happen to be a Member of the Church ... ]
Just in passing ...
Provided, that you are referring to "International Genealogical Index" (I.G.I.), records (ie. Pedigrees), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch' ...
Basically ...
One, DOES NOT, "Correct" (and/or, "Update"), an "International Genealogical Index" (I.G.I.), record (ie. Pedigree), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
They are 'Static' ... ie. "As Is" ...
As an aside ...
One can ONLY, action, GEDCOM Files, that one has "Uploaded", into the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch'
And, in regard to that action, one can ONLY, "Delete", a GEDCOM File, that one has "Uploaded", into the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch'; and, replace with an "Updated" version - that is it.
One, CANNOT, action/delete, a GEDCOM File, that has been "Uploaded", into the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch', by OTHER Users/Patrons.
The records (ie. Pedigrees), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch', are for "Information" ONLY ...
Nothing more, nothing less ...
The records (ie. Pedigrees), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch', should ONLY be used; as, a "Guide".
The records (ie. Pedigrees), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch', should NOT be used; as, "Definitive" Work/Research.
One DOES NOT have to, worry; or, concern, oneself, with; ERRORS; and, OMISSIONS, in the records (ie. Pedigrees), in the "Genealogies" Part, of 'FamilySearch'.
I know, that this certainly may not help/assist (or, allay, your concerns); but, I hope, that this may provide you with, some additional, insight; and, perspective.
Brett
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Thank you for your reply. It doesn't seem right that search trees can be corrected and yet IGI trees cannot. People will use the IGI tree info and the mistake will be passed on. Someone has added one of their family on to my family tree (my gt. grandfather's tree) and I know that this is incorrect. My family has a person who was quite well known historically; So I could add one of my family members on to a Royal family tree if I wanted to and no one could correct it? (not that my family member was that well known!). Very annoying that incorrect info can be passed on in this way.
Thank you
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Sally
Just in passing ...
There are, already, SO MANY, incorrect "Pedigrees", out there, in ALL, the VARIOUS Websites; &, elsewhere ...
NONE of them, should be taken, as "Definitive" Research ...
IF, one uses any; THEN, they need to be thoroughly, "Checked" and "Researched" ...
They should all, ONLY ever, be used as a "Guide" ...
That is all ...
Nothing more. nothing less ...
We ALL make MISTAKES ...
None of us are PERFECT ...
DO NOT get too concerned about such ...
Just do YOUR research; and, work on, YOUR "Ancestral" Lines ...
Do your due diligence ...
And, do your best ...
Your work matters to you; and, NO ONE else ...
Just maintain, your OWN "Private" and "Personal' Database(s), of your "Ancestral" Lines ...
That is ALL that matters ...
DO NOT worry about others ...
Just my thoughts.
Brett
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So I could add one of my family members on to a Royal family tree if I wanted to and no one could correct it?
Yes. Incorrect and even fantasy genealogy can be preserved for posterity in an IGI tree and cannot be changed by anyone but the contributor who uploaded the IGI tree. This is not only allowed, it is even encouraged.
I think of it as a pressure release valve. When historical records and consequently the FamilySearch Tree conflict with a person's own family history, the person is encouraged to memorialize their conflicting tree in the Genealogies section rather than edit war with other contributors. That way they can have their cake and eat it too.
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Thank you for sharing your point of view when you discovered that you could not edit the static Genealogies that have been submitted over the years by individuals, families and organizations who wanted to preserve what they believed was accurate information about their ancestors. Please keep in mind that many of the earlier programs such as the Ancestral File, the IGI, and the Pedigree Resource File contained information that was gathered before we had so many accurate sources available to us. For this reason, we have tried to prepare our users to understand a general indication for the potential for finding inaccurate information as they search through these early contributions. We are hopeful that our users will understand about using these early genealogies as clues to their family history rather than facts about their ancestors.
The "Unknown Data Accuracy" statement at the top of the information about these three collections should help all guests to review and use the information in these specific previous programs with care. Since much of this information was included as the current FamilySearch Family Tree was developed, it is in Family Tree that you can find and possibly correct information that you may discover is not accurate.
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To CD Burk
Thank you for your reply; I prefer your explanation to the alternative " you can have your cake and eat it", which I do not relate to, as it does not apply in my experience.
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