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How do you fix error someone has made where they have added a child as his father, different ID numb

susan paterson
susan paterson ✭
August 31, 2020 edited February 12, 2021 in Family Tree
How do you fix error someone has made where they have added a child as his father, different ID numbers but system will not allow merge. thanks
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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 31, 2020

    @susan paterson​ 

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    Susan

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    That sound 'messy'.

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    And, of course, the "System" will NOT allow you to "Merge" / "Combine" them.

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    The circumstances/situation can most likely be addressed/fixed.

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    But, it is always best to examine the circumstances/situation, before giving any advice.

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    If you are willing, you can provide the 'FamilySearch Person Identifiers' (PIDs).

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    But ...

    That said ...

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    I do not advocate doing so, if you would prefer not - the choice is yours.

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    You can also reach out through a (Private) 'Message' through "User Messaging" in this Forum.

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    I will sent you such a 'Message', where you can respond, in private, if you so prefer.

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    Otherwise, just respond with the PIDs in post of yours - others can certainly help.

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    Brett

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  • Carol Ann1
    Carol Ann1 ✭✭
    August 31, 2020

    Before you try to merge them, you first need to remove him as being his father. Copy the ID number to use in merging. You should than be able to merge the two. Just be careful you are merging the same person.

    Hope this helps,

     

    Carol

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  • susan paterson
    susan paterson ✭
    August 31, 2020

    thank you both for quick reply!

     

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