How can I safely remove incorrect parents?

Linda Kay Knight

I have found several parents who have been added to some of my older generations that are clearly incorrect (in one case the father was entirely too young to have children) and I'm not sure if I am supposed to detach them or should I call FS for assistance? I'm not a seasoned researcher so much of my tree past my great grandparents has been added to by others and I don't want to mess it up for others. Is there a way to print out a list of families with "possible issues"?

Wayland K Adams

Hi Linda Welcome to Family Search Community and presenting your problem. This all has to do with relationships. Here is a link to the instructions for dealing with relationships.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/connecting-and-correcting-relationships-in-family-tree

You are also welcome to call Family Search, they will be happy to assist.

Áine.ní.Donnghaile

@Linda Kay Knight In addition to Wayland's good advice, you can also ask for specific help here in the Community. If you have not edited relationships in the past, there are many able members here who will happily guide you.

Linda Kay Knight

Thanks so much! I think I'll call and let someone walk me through it this time and hopefully I'll be able to do it myself next time - and there will be a next time, unfortunately. I have never used the 'help' in the Community but I will certainly keep that in mind as I run into snags all the time and usually give up. LOL