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  • Merging two trees

    I'm not sure if this is possible?

    My family tree consists of my family name and my maternal family name, I have also done the same thing for my partner and remain as separate Gedcoms.

    I am currently using FTM and FH and was wondering if there was a way to combine the two trees into one tree?

    Can't afford the paracetamol's to do it manually
    Regards Roy

    Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

    Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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    Am I reading this right one tree on FTM and the other on FH?
    I would save the FTM tree as Gedcom file (believe this is possible?) then load it into FH. FH then has the option of Merge/Compare files - found in drop down menu under File.
    Judith passed away in October 2018

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    • #3
      FTM also has a merge option. In FTM 2006 it can be found under File > Append/Merge.
      Sarah

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      • #4
        It can be done via FTM (presumably it is possible via FH but i don't use it personally).

        Either way round make sure you have a backup copy of each GED file before attempting to merge anything.

        Merging the two files may result in some duplicated individuals (names common to both files), FTM will ask if "John Smith b1900" is the same "John Smith b1900", if the person is a duplicate you follow the prompts to combine the details from both files.

        As the two GED files may not be exactly the same format check after the merge for any potential errors with relationships and dates..
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        • #5
          Ok thanks for your response I have made the backup of each gedcom and decided to import and merge to FH as i feel it handles media a lot better than FTM.

          All seemed to work OK apart from. I opt to view the all relatives diagram it shows my partners tree somewhat separate with a kinda link from me and my partner in my tree, to me and my partner in the other tree.
          I assume that both me and my partner are duplicates and so it is representing it this way. Question is which duplicates do i remove to combine into one tree.
          Regards Roy

          Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

          Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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          • #6
            I haven't tried this myself, but in FH there is also an option under Edit > Merge/Compare Records, which I think you can use to merge individuals. That way you can merge duplicates rather than removing them.

            Which version of FTM do you have? When I imported my FTM2006 file into FH4, some of the fields were messed up due to differences in the GEDCOM format. For example, under Occupation, the occupation itself was moved to the place field. I think this issue may have been fixed in newer versions of FTM though.
            Sarah

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Cloggie View Post
              I haven't tried this myself, but in FH there is also an option under Edit > Merge/Compare Records, which I think you can use to merge individuals. That way you can merge duplicates rather than removing them.

              Which version of FTM do you have? When I imported my FTM2006 file into FH4, some of the fields were messed up due to differences in the GEDCOM format. For example, under Occupation, the occupation itself was moved to the place field. I think this issue may have been fixed in newer versions of FTM though.
              Thanks for that did try your suggestion , but still not worked as i would like, think maybe i need to study FH a little more before i try again.

              I have FTM 2010 and have tried merging the two gedcoms, merging was a lot easier and the outcome after a few minor adjustments ( mostly media) worked OK.
              Hopefully i can now export from FTM to imput in FH.

              Thanks for your imput
              Regards Roy

              Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

              Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by rbere View Post
                Thanks for that did try your suggestion , but still not worked as i would like, think maybe i need to study FH a little more before i try again.
                I have that a lot with FH. Although it seems to offer loads of possibilities and options, it is not as straightforward as FTM and always confuses me when I try to work out something new! :Big Grin:
                Sarah

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                • #9
                  When I merge files in FH it displays all the individuals in each file in two columns with those which it suggests should be merged side by side. I can then click on these to see if they are indeed the same person and if so agree to merge the files. In a case such as you describe you and your partner would then only appear once in the merged file. The only editing then necessary is if, for instance, I have a birth recorded as abt 1950 in one file, and Feb 1950 in the other, 2 births would be listed in the events for that individual.
                  Judith passed away in October 2018

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                  • #10
                    I suspect you might have merged your own records, but not the Family Records. Check your record to see if you have two families as spouse for the same spouse, if so you can use the Family Records Tab to select the two records and the Edit/Merge Records option to merge them.
                    Jane
                    Family Historian User Group : My Family History : My Photography
                    "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad."

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by jtaubman View Post
                      I suspect you might have merged your own records, but not the Family Records. Check your record to see if you have two families as spouse for the same spouse, if so you can use the Family Records Tab to select the two records and the Edit/Merge Records option to merge them.
                      Thanks for your reply I have checked for duplicate spouses and cannot find any, the two families have been merged successfully as one both in FTM and FH, the differnce is that FTM shows all two families on the chart, but FH ony shows one family and the only way I can display both families is to add all relatives of the other family where it shows as a tree linked to myself.
                      Maybe its because FH shows all relative diagram rather than the Extended family chart of FTM?
                      Regards Roy

                      Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

                      Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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                      • #12
                        The way round this is to call up an all relatives diagram for yourself, then in <Diagram> drop down menu chose <insert into tree..> and select <all relatives tree> for your partner. A bit long winded but a function of FH I find useful when tentatively slotting the trees of possible relatives into my tree - I can slot them in alongside possible siblings, move them around and check whether dates fit in a visual way that suits the way my brain works!
                        Judith passed away in October 2018

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by JudithM View Post
                          The way round this is to call up an all relatives diagram for yourself, then in <Diagram> drop down menu chose <insert into tree..> and select <all relatives tree> for your partner. A bit long winded but a function of FH I find useful when tentatively slotting the trees of possible relatives into my tree - I can slot them in alongside possible siblings, move them around and check whether dates fit in a visual way that suits the way my brain works!
                          Yes thats what i have to do, Suppose the answer is FH only shows All relatives diagram whereas FTM shows Extended family chart
                          Regards Roy

                          Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

                          Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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                          • #14
                            Now if you and your partner had a child both your families would be that child's relatives........
                            Rather an extreme solution I agree, but you could invent one to tie the two trees together!
                            Judith passed away in October 2018

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by JudithM View Post
                              Now if you and your partner had a child both your families would be that child's relatives........
                              Rather an extreme solution I agree, but you could invent one to tie the two trees together!
                              Might be an idea .................now where's that viagra

                              ps.

                              Hey that actually works, we dont have any children , but have added our family dog:D:D
                              Last edited by rbere; 28-02-10, 15:52.
                              Regards Roy

                              Please note that images I restore are only temporarily kept on photobucket

                              Disclaimer:Benig distalgeesic ayn seplling mitsakes or incorrcet garmmar is puerly conicidnetal nad ni no way reflcets teh inetlligecne of teh authro.

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                              • #16
                                You can also do the same job, but simply selecting a couple of base the tree on. The quick way is to centre a tree on yourself. Then CTRL click your box and and your partners and select the diagram again.
                                Jane
                                Family Historian User Group : My Family History : My Photography
                                "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad."

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                                • #17
                                  but have added our family dog

                                  Love it Roy, neat solution!

                                  Anne

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