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how to merge ancestry tree with family search tree? also how to merge my DNA results with another tr

nancy_galayda-mock
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February 26, 2021 edited July 10, 2024 in General Questions
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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 26, 2021 Answer ✓

    @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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    Now ...

    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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  • ME Doran
    ME Doran ✭✭✭
    February 26, 2021

    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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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 26, 2021

    @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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  • Brett .
    Brett . ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 26, 2021

    @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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    That said ...

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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

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/dna-an-introduction-to-genetic-genealogy-introduction

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    PDF

    DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy

    https://familysearch.brightspotcdn.com/aa/a1/c53957a4cafec3741ce6832c1dd3/dna-an-introduction-to-genetic-genealogy.pdf

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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

    https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/genetech-ydna-solutions-to-common-genealogical-problems

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    Now ...

    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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  • DeborahCarl
    DeborahCarl ✭✭✭
    March 23, 2021

    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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