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FamilySearch--one family?

CarolKeller3
CarolKeller3 ✭
March 23, 2021 edited August 26, 2024 in Get Involved/Indexing

I really like the concept. How does it work? I added my GEDCOM file about a month ago. I know someone else has done research on these same people. How are people from different trees combined into one? Are there little helpers behind the scenes looking at each record that comes in and combining individuals? I think I have been spoon-fed leaves in ancestry for too long. There it seems like everyone's tree is individualized. I am old and very confused. Are there videos or classes I need to take that would explain this to me? Thanks for any glimmers...

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  • jemartin4
    jemartin4 ✭
    March 24, 2021 Answer ✓

    Does this page help? https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-copy-information-from-my-gedcom-file-into-family-tree

    That page has a section about potential matches. I don't think FamilySearch merges records automatically. 

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  • AndLinda
    AndLinda ✭✭✭✭
    March 29, 2021 Answer ✓

    These two links may be helpful in the explanation you are looking for. https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/what-is-the-purpose-of-familysearch-and-family-tree

    https://familysearch.org/about

    You can also find classes and great resources by going to this link: https://www.thefhguide.com/

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