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July 26, 2020 edited February 12, 2021 in Family Tree
How do I change vital records?

Someone created a record for a family member and accidentally marked this person deceased and we cannot seem to change it.

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  • Brett .
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    July 26, 2020

    @RachelThompson76 RachelThompson76​ 

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    Rachel

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    Select the "Death" record.

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    Select "Living"; and, add a "Reason Statement".

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    That "Reason Statement" should indicate as much details as possible that the individual/person is a Family member of yours; and, the fact they are STILL "Living".

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    Then, "Save".

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    That should "Create" a 'Support' Case; which, I think (but, do not quote me), IF, 'FamilySearch' agrees (with you); THEN, they should mark the individual/person as "Living"; and, as far as I am aware, 'all things equal', that individual/person should be "Transferred" to you and placed in your "Private Spaces", as a "Living" person; but, it can be complicated - See the information in the "Knowledge Article" below.

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    But, that is NOT immediate - the case has to be actioned - it may take a few Hours to the next day.

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    Here is a "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':

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    How do I change the status from deceased to living in Family Tree?

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-change-the-status-from-deceased-to-living-in-family-tree

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    I hope this helps.

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    Brett

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