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mistake on tree

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Lynn

Lynn Report 23 Jul 2010 12:34

hello can anyone help me please i have mad a mistake on my tree i have put an ancestor with the wrong parent what can i do it wont let me move it or delete to put in right place .
thank you
lynn

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 23 Jul 2010 12:51

If you have added a spouse or descendants to the misplaced ancestor then you will have to remove them first before you can delete the ancestor.

Lynn

Lynn Report 23 Jul 2010 12:59

or dear that means i have to delete half my tree it runs on my fathers side itis so its my gggggggrand parent is there no other way of doing it
thank you

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 23 Jul 2010 13:31

You could contact GR, explain the problem and see if they can fix it for you.

Jill

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 23 Jul 2010 19:15

Or, change the details of the 'wrong' name to what they should be?