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User15856993183852101580
User15856993183852101580
April 1, 2020 edited February 8, 2021 in Family Tree
How to merge duplicate records

There is an incorrect individual listed as my grandmother. The correct person is available, but I do not know how to replace the current incorrect person with the correct person.

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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    April 1, 2020 Answer ✓

    @David Bishop​ 

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    You do not have to "Merge"/"Combine" in the case that you describe.

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    You can "Remove" the incorrect individual/person that is currently your Grandmother; and, "Replace" the incorrect individual/person with the correct individual/person.

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    For your Grandmother ...

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    On the "Person/Details" page/screen for the individual/person, go down to the "Family Members" Section; then, to the "Parents and Siblings" part on the right-hand-side of the page/screen; then, to the "Parents" (ie. "Couple"); then, select the "Pencil" Icon, again on the right-hand-side.

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    Change _ Spouse _ 1

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

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    Change _ Spouse _ 2.

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

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    Change _ Spouse _ 3

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    Action as required.

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

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    A person in Family Tree has the wrong spouse

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Correcting-Common-Problems-with-Couple-Relationships-1381814867336&lang=en

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    I hope this helps.

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    Brett

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