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Is it possible to delete your entire family tree and start again? if so how is it this done please?.

Thanking you
Dian

You could import a GEDCOM with just one person in it and this would overwrite your current tree

Yes, you can.

You can remove your entire family tree leaving only your registration details by clicking here.

Your request to completely delete your tree will be placed in a queue and actioned shortly afterwards. The removal of your tree is not instant. When you delete your tree, all the names apart from your own (or the name you've entered as the opening point of your tree) will be permanently removed and cannot be reinstated. Once the tree has been deleted though, you'll be able to add the names again.


If you want to read the rest of this, it is under Help, then FAQs, then Family Tree.

Thank you both very much

I have just seen this post as this is what I want todo but add a new gedcom with all my surnames in from my family tree maker

If this doesnt work I wont bother as I have so many people to add in which would take months and will put me off tracing anymore

your advice will be welcomed

thank you joyce m

If you want to upload a Gedcom from FTM, you don't need to delete the original because the Gedcom will override it.

I can confirm what Andysmum says. I have done it a couple of times and it has worked well.

If you currently have hot matches that you might use then I should note them before you do the import. They may appear to be still there afterwards but when you click on them they are unrelated.