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Linking different branches of tree

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InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 19 Aug 2010 08:52

The GR Tree is rather basic and does not have the functionality to create multiple or alternative relationships.

Better is to manage your tree using a commercial program such as FTM 2010 which will allow you to create, remove or amend relationships in any manner you might ever wish to think of.

Ann

Ann Report 18 Aug 2010 22:12

Thanks

Renes

Renes Report 18 Aug 2010 22:07

Ann

Yes - I entered the details of the marriage against the woman and in notes wrote cross ref

Against the man - entered marriage and children - + cross ref in notes

It is logical really as the ancesters of each are already listed -


Irene

Ann

Ann Report 18 Aug 2010 21:50

Thanks Irene - Can i just check that I have this right. You put both partners on each side so i.e. 2 entries each but only the children on the males side

Renes

Renes Report 18 Aug 2010 21:29

Ann

I have exactly the same on my tree - I asked what was the correct procedure and was told to post the children on the male side and just denote the marriage on the female side
I had a sister in laws daughter marrying a brother - in - law - of my ggt grandparents


Irene



Ann

Ann Report 18 Aug 2010 20:40

Could someone tell me how I link two branches of my tree. The situation I have is that I already have a relative on my tree but have now found she is linked by marraige to someone else I also already have on my tree. Do I have to show them twice or can I link them

Thanks

Ann