Good morning. Ran across what appears to have the same named person, with the same named spouse, wit
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Quite simply, merge the two IDs, if you are really convinced you are dealing with the same individual / family. Sometimes, you can do this via a "Possible Duplicate" link that appears on the main page. Otherwise, click on "Merge By ID" (under "Tools"). It is usual to work from the ID containing more / more accurate detail. The information from the ID being merged with it is carried across (where fields are blank) so you might have to make additions / changes after the merge (for which you should provide a reason statement) is complete. Finally, make sure any other duplicate IDs (for spouse, children, parents, etc.) are also merged.
It can be a slightly complicated process, so work very slowly if you have not undertaken it previously.
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@Robert Lipprandt
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Robert
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Quite possible ...
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Firstly, it is NOT impossible for them to be two (x2) separate and distinct Families - I am not saying they are.
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But, in fact, it is quite entirely possible that they are ... I have come across this a number of times.
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And, you did not indicate whether or not the Families were from the EXACT same locality.
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Secondly, DO NOT even think about "Merging" / "Combining" the Families ... until you have done your due diligence; and, research everything about the Families.
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Quite a number of times I have had to SEPERATE, two (x2) separate and distinct Families, that were INCORRECTLY "Merged" / "Combined".
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Once, that took two weeks, large Families, almost exact same names, from same County; but, different Localities, just a few Miles apart.
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They were "Merged" / "Combined" because of a Census ... it was a real mess, due to later work, following the "Merge" / "Combine".
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Finally, take your time, do the research, be certain, before you "Merge" / "Combine".
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Just my thoughts.
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Brett
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