How to remove an entry I made in the wrong field
I cannot find this in Help (may be asking the wrong question). I entered ancestors in the Father's field instead of Mother's. They are (or course) showing as duplicates, but I cannot find how to delete the wrong ones. 'Merge' seems to offer to keep the wrong entries.
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@EmanuelZust2 EmanuelZust2
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Emanuel
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On, both, Maternal (Mother); and, Paternal (Father), sides ...
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Question(s):
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Are they DIFFERENT 'FamilySearch Person Identifiers' (PIDs) for each?
Or, are they the SAME 'FamilySearch Person Identifiers' (PIDs) for each?
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IF, they are different PIDs for each; THEN, you will need to "Merge"/"Combine".
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Whereas ...
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IF, they are the same PIDs for each; THEN, you just need to "Delete" (ie. "Remove") them for the INCORRECT Relationship (ie. "Parent-Child"; and, or "Couple").
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Please advise.
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Brett
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Thanks Brett. One person (mother) has same PIDs - the other (father) different. BUT.. basics please. I cannot find an option to Delete or Remove an entry. Where/on what should I click?
Also - I want to add Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren to my Children. I can see how to add entries further 'up' the tree - but not 'down'. Can that be done?
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Merge is the bane of family search research. Its had many issues over the years. If its your first time trying to merge or unmerge I'd suggest you try to sit down with someone, to help you. It can be quite messy if it doesn't work right.
But if its done right it can fill a lot of gaps in a family tree.
The grandchildren and great grandchildren may have limited views depending on who is looking at them because it may mask people that are still alive from further branches of the family tree that aren't nearby. It may let you see your own descendants but others may have trouble looking at it.
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@EmanuelZust2 EmanuelZust2
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Emanuel
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We were all new once ...
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Do not panic ... things can be addressed/fixed ...
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Quickly ...
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Mother's side:
Just need to "Delete" (ie. "Remove") them for the INCORRECT Relationship (ie. "Parent-Child"; and, or "Couple")
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Father's side:
"Merge"/"Combine" the "Duplicates"
▬ Select the one you want to "Survive" ('left-hand-side')
▬ The one you are 'getting rid of' appears on the other side ('right-hand-side')
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Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren:
Your (I presume, "Living") Child/Children ...
▬ They need to be added, along with their Spouse ...
▬ Then, you add their Children (Grandchildren), to them.
▬ And, so forth - Add; then, Add (Great Grandchildren+).
As, they are "Living", NO Other User/Patron can see them, ONLY, You
They are in YOUR "Private Spaces" in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'
[ NOT even IMMEDIATE Family (Spouse/Children/Siblings/Parents ]
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Now ...
That said ...
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For starters ...
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Here are some ('step-by-step') "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':
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A person in Family Tree has the wrong spouse
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/a-person-in-family-tree-has-the-wrong-spouse
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How do I correct parent-child relationships in Family Tree?
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.I hope this helps.
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Now ...
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For some 'light' bedtime reading ...
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Please let me explain ...
[ Please bear with me ... I am very 'Verbose' ... that is my 'Style' ... ]
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We do not have our OWN "Tree" in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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We ONLY have "Branches" (ie. Ancestral" lines), that are interconnected, in this SINGLE "One" World "Tree", for all of us, that is "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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"Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is NOT like 'On-Line' "Websites" (eg. "Ancestry_com"; or "MyHeritage_com"; or, the like); and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes (eg, the OLD, now no longer supported, "PAF"; or, "Ancestral Quest"; or, the like).
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We DO NOT have "Private"/"Personal" 'Trees' in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' like other 'On-Line' "Websites"; and/or, 'standalone' personal (computer) programmes.
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We do not even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, the "Deceased" individuals/persons in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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"Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is built on a "Open Edit" Platform - hence, why any registered User/Patron can "Edit" (ie. Add, Delete; and/or, Change) ANY "Deceased" individual/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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You can certainly "Merge"/"Combine" any "Deceased" individual/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' with another "Deceased" individual/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', regardless of who the User/Patron was that initially created those "Deceased" individuals/persons; as, they DO NOT reside with the User/Patron who initially created them - they are "Public".
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If fact, you can ONLY see "Deceased" individuals/persons in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'; except, with this 'rider', that you can ALSO only see "Living" individual/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' that YOU created; as, they reside in your "Private Spaces".
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No other User/Patron can see ANY "Living" individuals/persons that were created by another User/Patron; as, they ONLY reside in the "Private Spaces" of the User/Patron who created them.
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We CANNOT even see the ACTUAL Record in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' of our IMMEDIATE Family (eg. Spouse; Children; Parents; Siblings; ETC; Etc; etc) if they are "Living"; and, they have their own 'FamilySearch' Account.
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Of course, you can create your "Living" Family members; and, record them in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'; but, they will ONLY be seen by you:
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▬ You cannot "Share" them with any other User/Patron.
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▬ You cannot "Merge"/'Combine" them with any other "Living" individual/person residing in the "Private Spaces" of another User//Patron.
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There is CURRENTLY no mechanism in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' for Users/Patrons, to "Share"; or, "give permission" to "Share", the "Living" individuals/persons in their own "Private Spaces" with/between other/another User(s)/Patron(s).
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There are a myriad of "Privacy" Laws within the many various Countries and Unions throughout the World - it is a nightmare to negotiate.
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"Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' is used in many Countries and Unions throughout the World; and, as such, must adhere to the myriad of "Privacy" Laws throughout the World.
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Hence, "Privacy" is one of the reasons that we cannot "Share" the "Living" individuals/persons in our own "Private Spaces" - it is NOT the ONLY reason; but, certainly has a bearing on the matter.
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Another factor is that such would have to be 'Coded'/'Programmed' into the Programme that is "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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'Yes', these "Living" individuals/person in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' WILL, in fact, in many (most) cases will be "Duplicated" - unfortunately a necessary situation that currently cannot be avoided.
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I know that there are "Duplicates" of the "Living" ME - at least, one for my Wife and each of our Children, not to mention my other ("Living") extended Family members.
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Here are some "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch' in regard to "Private Spaces" and "Living" individuals/persons:
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Who can see my living relatives in Family Tree?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/who-can-see-my-living-relatives-in-family-tree
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How does Family Tree protect the privacy of living people?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-is-a-private-space-in-family-tree
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What Family Tree features are available in my private space?
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Can my living relatives share a Family Tree private space to work together?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/share-a-family-tree-private-space-with-family
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Can I transfer my Family Tree private space to another user?
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And ...
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Here is a good place to start, with how things work in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' (and, other programmes as well):
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Overview
'FamilySearch'
"Family Tree"
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/overview
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Getting Started with Family History
Here are the main things you need to know as you get started
https://www.familysearch.org/home/etb_gettingstarted
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How to Use the Family Tree
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/how-to-use-family-tree/
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What is The Family History Guide?
https://media.familysearch.org/what-is-the-family-history-guide/
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The Family History Guide
Introduction
About The Family History Guide
https://www.thefhguide.com/introduction.html
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The Family History Guide
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I hope this helps.
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IF, you need further help/assistance; THEN, please do not hesitate to ask.
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Brett
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@EmanuelZust2 EmanuelZust2
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Emanuel
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Furthermore ...
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Merging/Combining ...
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More 'light' bedtime reading ...
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Here are some ('step-by-step') "Knowledge Articles" in 'FamilySearch':
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How do I decide if two records in Family Tree are about the same person?
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How do I merge duplicates in my private space in Family Tree?
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How do I merge possible duplicates in Family Tree?
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How do I merge duplicates in Family Tree by ID?
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-merge-duplicates-in-family-tree-by-id
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I hope this helps.
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Brett
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Thank you Brett. I see I have a lot of learning to do! I shall work my way through your references and see what I can accomplish. Many thanks for the depth and breadth of the info.
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Go to the name field, click 'name', second part change 'man, female, unknown' field.
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@Tineke van Amersfoort
Tineke
Question: WHY would you (even) suggest doing such?
The process is simple.
In this case ...
▬ "Delete" (ie. Remove) INCORRECT Relationship ... Maternal
▬ "Merge"/"Combine" the "Duplicate" ... Paternal.
One should NEVER "Change" the , (1) 'Name'; and/or (2) 'Gender'.
That is just 'Masking'/'Disguising' problem/issue, certainly NOT addressing/fixing.
Brett
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