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Same Relation in Different Tree Lines

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grannyfranny

grannyfranny Report 16 Jun 2010 23:10

My parents are related, so I only have 3 grandparent lines instead of 4. I decided which line to use, and put that in the notes, and built on it. The line I wasn't using I didn't take any further back, and made a note on that too.
But I do have other 'intermarriages' in my tree too. I try not to put the same person on more than once, it makes it difficult to find them.

Researching:
Freeman of Berwick upon Tweed

Madmeg

Madmeg Report 16 Jun 2010 20:54

I have this situation, but Family Tree Maker lets you merge them.

Thelma

Thelma Report 16 Jun 2010 16:49

I have five people entered in my tree twice but the only time it notices is when I do a search in my tree.
Interbreeding!

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 16 Jun 2010 16:33

I have the same as my paternal grandparents were cousins (could explain a lot!). I just stopped the line on one of them.
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Alan

Alan Report 16 Jun 2010 16:28

OK,

Guess I'll have to live with it, just upsets my anorak mind which likes everything neat and tidy!

Regards

Alan

Alan

Alan Report 16 Jun 2010 16:19

Yes, its as SomersetGirl says. In fact I've got two examples of it.

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 16 Jun 2010 16:14

Do you mean you have mistakenly put him where he doesn't belong? Is it a Genes tree? If there are no dependent relatives you can delete him (so to speak!).
Jan

Researching:
Myatt, Hanks, Eccleston, Powell, Clungunford, Birmingham

Alan

Alan Report 16 Jun 2010 16:11

Hi,

Just started getting into my family tree and have been busy tracking back relations. I've now found thatI've got the same person in different branches of the tree - if that makes sense?

As I said I'm pretty new to this, and understanding relations has never been my strongest point at the best of times!

Just wondered if this is something that happens and you have to accept it, or is there a way to get round it?

Thanks

Alan C