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How to add multiple marriages

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Bridget

Bridget Report 4 Aug 2006 22:27

Trying to be as accurate as pos with my tree. Both my husband and I have been married before and all the kids from different marriages, but I cant add a second parent...weird as that sounds, i would like the kids to be listed under both of us, but still be able to mention their biological parents, how is this done ?

Snowdrops in Bloom

Snowdrops in Bloom Report 4 Aug 2006 22:44

Bridget Which programme are you trying to add multiple marriages to? Snowdrops

Uncle John

Uncle John Report 4 Aug 2006 23:37

FTM lets you add any number of spouses in any combination. And you can decide which marriage to link each child to. And you can decide which marriage displays by default. J

Bridget

Bridget Report 6 Aug 2006 15:21

John, thanks for that...uhm what on earth is FTM ??? Sorry this might sound dumb I ma just using the family tree builder, when I want to add my childrens father who is not my preent husband, it puts him in the wrong place - cant seem to move him about - maybe I am just being thick

Thelma

Thelma Report 6 Aug 2006 15:47

My g/grandfather had three wives,all on tree. One of those wives had three husbands,all on tree. There are so far eight known children,all on tree. Click on a child . Scroll to the bottom of page Details Extra Details Photos Parents Click parents and there is a dropdown box which allows you to choose the right parents. Click save.

Uncle John

Uncle John Report 6 Aug 2006 16:31

Sorry - consider my wrist slapped! FTM is Family Tree Maker. It's been around for years and years. I use the 2005 version which is available for about 10 pounds. It is extremely versatile. J