how to merge ancestry tree with family search tree? also how to merge my DNA results with another tr
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@nancygalayda-mock nancygalayda-mock
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Nancy
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For starters ...
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Short Answer (1st Question):
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You most likely DO NOT need to "Merge" your 'Tree' in "Ancestry_com" with/into "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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Short Answer (2nd. Question):
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You CANNOT enter DNA (Results/Data) into 'FamilySearch'; as, 'FamilySearch' DOES NOT have provision for DNA.
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That said ...
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Please let me explain.
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Most new (and, some old) Users/Patrons DO NOT understand the basic nature and premise of "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', when they join in.
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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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And, in fact, we do not even, own; or, manage; and, are NOT even responsible for, our OWN "Deceased" Ancestors in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
"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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I hope this helps.
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Brett
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Those are rather complicated questions. You might get a better response by calling the Help Center at 1-866-406-1830.
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@nancygalayda-mock nancygalayda-mock
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Nancy
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FYI
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"Ancestry_com" is a "Family Tree Management" programme that is one of the "Third Party" Applications that is "Certified" to work with "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' that has an INTERFACE that works/connects (directly) with "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' that can, "Download"; and, "Upload" (ie. "Transfer) between the "Third Party" Application and "Family Tree".
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You may be able to link/connect your "Ancestry_com" Account, with that, of your 'FamilySearch' Account, to effect the aforementioned.
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Alternatively ...
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You can INITIALLY enter (ie. 'Create') the FIRST few individuals/persons into "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' one at a time - on a one by one basis.
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It is most likely that many of the individuals/persons in your 'Tree' in "Ancestry_com" ALREADY exist in "Family Tree" of "FamilySearch".
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It is most likely that ONLY one or two generations of the "Living" (and, just some of the "Deceased") individuals/persons may be required to be entered/input in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'; before, some of the "Deceased" individuals/persons from your "Ancestral" lines ALREADY existing in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', are located/discovered.
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Use the "Find" facility/function/feature to Search "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch', you may be surprised to find some (if not, many) of your "Ancestral" lines ALREADY existing in "Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch'.
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I hope this gives you some perspective.
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Brett
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@nancygalayda-mock nancygalayda-mock
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Nancy
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Regarding DNA ...
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Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySrach':
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Using DNA in family history research
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/using-dna-in-family-history-research
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Where, among other points, it states:
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Nor does our Family Tree provide specific features to post or link DNA groups based on DNA matches.
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I know this does not help; but, I hope it gives you some perspective and other options
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Here are some helpful articles and lessons regarding DNA found in 'FamilySearch' ...
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DNA testing. What is it, and how can you benefit from it?
https://www.familysearch.org/dna-testing
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Through the aforementioned ...
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... Which DNA test options are available?
... https://www.familysearch.org/dna-testing/test-options
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... Already taken a test? Next steps?
... https://www.familysearch.org/dna-testing/next-steps
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... FAQ / Terminology
... https://www.familysearch.org/dna-testing/faq
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And ...
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DNA: AN INTRODUCTION TO GENETIC GENEALOGY, 6 LESSONS
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DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy
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DNA: I'VE TESTED, NOW WHAT?, 6 LESSONS
https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-ive-tested-now-what-introduction
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GeneTech: YDNA Solutions to Common Genealogical Problems
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All that ...
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As an aside ...
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I am "Tagging" this general 'Question' of yours in this "Community.FamilySearch" Forum, to two (x2) specific 'Groups' in the Forum being:
(1) "Genetic Genealogy Research"; and,
(2) "Genealogy and the Y Chromosome",
in the hope that, the members of those groups may be able to answer/assist you.
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Both those Groups are "Public", which you can join, if you wish.
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Brett
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@Genetic Genealogy Research
@Genealogy and the Y Chromosome
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If you have an LDS Ancestry account, there are some features for merging the two trees. If not, you'll have to create a GEDCOM https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-connect-a-name-on-my-tree-on-ancestry-com-to-a-person-in-family-tree
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