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Why is it not possible - as far as I know - to transfer the information which I have built up and hold on the PAF5 system, directly onto your latest system. The only way I seem to be able to do that is by manually typing in each individual details. If there is a way to transfer all my data "en mas" please tell me how.
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Please check out these Help Center articles for detailed instructions:
How do I upload my GEDCOM file?
How do I copy information from my GEDCOM file into Family Tree?
You will need to verify each person in the GEDCOM one by one so as not to create duplicates in the FamilySearch Family Tree.
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I enjoyed finding my family in Germany which was impossible years ago.
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What can I do when a person adds a wrong person with a large family to my tree
They have taken the birth certificate of the one who is my relation who never married and given it to the wrong person
How can it be fixed
I don't it is a good thing to let others add to my tree unless I agree'
In have DNA proof that what I am saying is right and also the right person grave stone also proves that I am right.
I don't wish to cause a stir but I am at loss on how to fix it'
Eric Townsend
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Eric, I have the same problem. People keep adding to my tree but they are not related. I get my proof from Scotland's people which is excellent. If you are researching, do it thoroughly, do not assume.
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@EricTownsned ( & @ledingham )
Eric
I am just another 'lowly' User/Patron ...
Just in passing ...
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; &, advised, that technically, you DO NOT have a "Tree", in "Family Tree", 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 ...
Like it or not ...
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 "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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@EricTownsned ( & @ledingham )
Eric
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.
Brett
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I'm enjoying my family search
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I am fed up with others ability to change FACTS , eg whole family with 6 kids added who have no connection to my family , only thing being the fathers names the same.
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Thank you for your feedback. The FamilySearch Family Tree is a collaborative shared tree. Please see this article for more information: What is the purpose of FamilySearch and Family Tree?
Please reach out to the other user and offer help. Perhaps they are a new user to the Tree and they don't realize the error they made or maybe they don't know how to fix it. You can explain to them the nature of the collaborative shared tree and let them know that they need to be careful in making changes as everyone shares the same Tree.
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People do make errors and mistakes, nobody is perfect I always say presumption is the biggest problem we all have in life it creeps into many areas. Some people are so busy they might think they have proof read information but the brain skips over missed facts and fills in gaps and now with predictive computer information its almost as if another hand is guiding you to the wrong conclusions and we cant see what we don't know where others who do can rectify mistakes. Volunteers are wonderful people very unappreciated and life would be so much harder without them so thank you all those amazing people giving selflessly of their time you have your angel wings from me.
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Thank you so much I am enjoying the experience of tracing my family but l am overwhelmed with all the information
Amazing.
Regards Martin Pearson 😀
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