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I have a family tree problem. I discovered that I had incorrect people listed as 2nd great parents.

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David Messenger
David Messenger ✭
March 29, 2020 edited July 22, 2024 in Family Tree
I have a family tree problem. I discovered that I had incorrect people listed as 2nd great parents. I knew who the correct pair were but I could't delete the incorrect names. The only thing i could do is do a change to the correct names. My problem is

that even though the tree is now correct the underlying info is of the incorect people. How can i fixthis?? HELP

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  • Incorrect parents
  • Incorrect person
  • Incorrect child parent relationship
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  • X24 MOM
    X24 MOM ✭✭✭
    March 29, 2020 Answer ✓

    there Is an option to remove or “unattach” incorrect people, once that is done, you can then attach the correct people. It sounds like you just changed the names as they appear in the tree? The names should be changed back (there may still be an “undo” option)

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    March 31, 2020 Answer ✓

    @David Messenger​ 

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    Firstly, before you do anything else, "Change" the "Names" (and, whatever else you "Changed") BACK to what they ORIGINALLY were.

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    Now ...

    That said ...

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    Secondly, to tackle your problem/issue ...

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    Good news ...

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    You CAN "Change" the INCORRECT "Couple" that are currently your 2nd. Great Grandparents.

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    On the "Person/Details" page/screen for the individual/person, go down to the "Family Members" Section; then, select the "Pencil" Icon.

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    You will then be presented with a "Pop-Up" (aka: "Modal") 'Window' for "Parent- Child Relationship", in that "Pop-Up" (aka: "Modal") 'Window' go to the "Child"; and, then, select the "Remove" or "Replace" [which will "Remove" or "Replace" that Child from that Couple (eg. Parents)].

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    You will then be presented with, a 'standout', "Pop-Up" (aka: "Modal") 'Window' to, either, "Remove" or "Replace" that Child from that Couple (eg. Parents).

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    Changing Parents _ 1.

    Changing Parents _ 2.

    You can then add the correct 2nd. Great Grandparents.

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    Here is a "Knowledge Article" in "FamilySearch" on the matter:

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    How do I correct parent-child relationships in Family Tree?

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Correcting-Common-Problems-with-Parent-Child-Relationships-1381814870549&lang=en

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    I hope this helps.

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    Brett

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  • Family Bible
    Family Bible ✭✭✭
    March 30, 2020

    if the incorrect person was attached the relationship should have been removed.

    (the two people should have been "disconnected" and then the right people "connected"

    simply changing the name to the correct person is not what should normally be done.

     

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