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CornettUrsulaMargareta1 If a person was sealed to the wrong spouse, you can resolve the issue in Family Tree by taking the following steps:

1. Add the correct spouse to Family Tree if that person currently doesn't exist, if that person exists, move to step 2.
2. Remove the incorrect spouse from the family.
3. Request and perform needed ordinances for any new people that you added to the family.
4. Request and perform the needed sealing.

In order for the sealing to spouse ordinance to show, the couple relationship must exist. You do not need a marriage date when you create the relationship.
When you delete a couple relationship, any sealing ordinance between the two shows as "Not Available." For more information or help with corrections, please contact FamilySearch Support. 

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To find death dates for church members who have died in Petaluma, California, you can check the church's records, visit the Sonoma County Office of Vital Statistics, and explore online resources like FamilySearch and Ancestry.com. Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to find this information:1. Contact the Churches Directly:

• Local Churches: Reach out to the specific churches in Petaluma where the individuals were members. They may have records, including membership lists, that contain death dates or other relevant information. 
• Petaluma City Clerk: You can also contact the City Clerk's office in Petaluma to inquire about public records, including those related to vital events. 

2. Consult Sonoma County Vital Records:

• Sonoma County Office of Vital Statistics: The Sonoma County Office of Vital Statistics is the official source for vital records, including death certificates, in Sonoma County. 
• Contact Information: You can visit the Sonoma County Office of Vital Statistics or call them at 707-565-4407. 
• VitalChek: You can also request copies of death certificates through VitalChek Network. 

3. Explore Online Resources:

• FamilySearch: FamilySearch has a vast collection of digitized church records, including those from California. 
• Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com offers a subscription-based service with a wide range of records, including death records and church records. 
• Find a Grave: Find a Grave is a website where people can create memorials for deceased individuals, including those buried in Petaluma cemeteries. 
• California Department of Public Health – Vital Records (CDPH-VR):CDPH (.gov) maintains permanent, public records of deaths in California since July 1905. 

4. Additional Tips:

• Check Cemetery Records: If you know where the individuals were buried, check the records of the cemetery. 
• Obituaries: Search for obituaries in local newspapers or online obituary databases. 
• Genealogical Societies: Contact local genealogical societies for assistance in finding records. 
• Libraries and Archives: Check the collections of local libraries and archives for relevant records.