Create record for unrelated person?

LegacyUser

Create record for unrelated person?

Is there a way to create a record for a person that I am not related to (or do not know of a relationship)? I have gathered military records from multiple sources and want to create a record that links the sources within FS along with the collateral material I have collected. My intention is to create a record that can then be found by an ancestor of these individuals so that they can benefit from my work. I know this is atypical for typical use to find "my ancestors", but I hope it is possible. I have zero intention of pursuing ordinances for these people, that blessing should be reserved for descendants. My first test attempt was to find a source record and attach it to my grandfather, add one of my photos to the memories section, link all the other matching sources and then de-link the new record from my grandfathers record. Dozens+ of my relatives probably got a "New relative found" notice, only to find a missing record. Is this possible or am I using the system for unintended purposes?

 

That test record is: LYKC-G3P, a British soldier buried in India.

 

Thanks,

 

Shawn

Brett .

 

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FYI

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Short Answer: 'Yes', you can add them as an "Unconnected" individual/person.

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Here is a "Knowledge Article" in 'FamilySearch':

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How do I add an unconnected person to Family Tree?

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-add-an-unconnected-person-to-family-tree

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As an aside ...

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Just REMEMBER (and/or, "Note") the details [including: the 'FamilySearch Person Identifier' (PID)], for future reference.

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As, they are not connected/linked to your "Ancestral" lines, you may have problems finding them again, if you want to.

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You can always add them to your list of those you "Watch" (oops, sorry, "Follow").

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You can find the facility/function/feature to add an "Unconnected" individual/person in 'Family Tree" of 'FamilySearch' at the BOTTOM of the "Recents" 'List'.

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Pictorially ...

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I hope this helps.

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Brett

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LegacyUser

Brett,

 

THANK YOU! This is exactly what I needed. I really appreciate your quick response and the time you took to respond. I am sorry that I couldn't find this on my own.

 

Shawn

Brett .

@shawnswaner1 shawnswaner1​ 

Shawn

I am just glad I was able to help ...

Never say sorry, for asking ANY question here ...

Users/Patrons HELPING Users/Patrons ...

That is what this "Community.FamilySearch" Forum is all about ...

Brett