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Can we add the option to add a person by ID number when attaching a record such as a census?

LydiaPorterLiskey1
LydiaPorterLiskey1 ✭
May 30, 2022 edited July 16, 2024 in Family Tree

I am working on an individual and his family. There are currently at least five ID numbers for this individual and each of his family members have multiples as well. I tried attaching a census record to the ID number I have chosen to be the one I keep. It gives me the option to add his children, but it only lets me add individuals family search brings up or to create a new individual. I don't want to create more individuals that will need to be merged. Ellen Elizabeth Horrel (ID M4SY-4RX) is who I would like to add. However, she is not suggested. I would love to see an add by ID number option in this situation.

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  • dontiknowyou
    dontiknowyou ✭✭✭✭✭
    May 30, 2022 edited May 30, 2022

    From the point where you made the screenshot, do this:

    1. cancel
    2. on the right side of the Source Linker use the Change button to change the Selected Person.
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    I find it very helpful to merge all duplicate profiles I can find before attaching more historical records.

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