How do I correct Other Information in Family Tree?

Article Id: 1273
December 23, 2023

Sometimes, the Other Information section in Family Tree contains inaccurate, duplicate, or unhelpful information. You can correct or delete this information.

Correct information when you can. Delete information that it is wrong, duplicate, or unhelpful. Some examples of information to delete are below:

  • Inaccurate information that you cannot correct. 
  • Duplicate copies of an alternate name, event, or fact.
  • Minor spelling variations of a name.
  • The Stillborn event if a child was born alive and died a short time after birth.

Steps (website)

  1. Navigate to the Person page of the individual.
  2. Click the Details tab. 
  3. Scroll to the Other Information section.
  4. To the right of the information you want to correct or delete, click the Edit icon.  Here are some areas where you can make changes:
    • Alternate Name
    • Residence
    • Military Service
    • Immigration
    • Occupation
  5. You can correct the information:
    1. Enter the correct information.
    2. Enter how you know that the information you just entered is correct.
    3. Click Save.
    4. If possible, attach sources that provide evidence for the change you made.
  6. If you want to delete the information, follow these steps:
    1. Click Delete.
    2. Enter a reason for deleting the information. 
    3. Click Delete [event type].

Sometimes, when you try to delete a Stillborn event, the Delete option is not available. To fix this problem, first edit the Stillborn event. Then repeat the process. The Delete option shows, and you can delete it.

Steps (mobile app)

  1. Navigate to the Person page of the individual.
  2. Tap the Details tab.
  3. On Apple iOS devices, find the Other Information section. On an Android device, find the Other section.
  4. To correct information, use these steps:
    1. Tap the event that you want to correct.
    2. Tap Edit.
    3. Enter the correct information.
    4. Tap Continue
    5. Enter how you know that the information you just entered is correct.
    6. Tap Save.
    7. If possible, attach sources that provide evidence for the change you made.
  5. To delete the information, follow these steps:
    1. Tap the event. 
    2. On an Apple iOS device, tap Delete [Event Type]. On an Android device, tap Delete
    3. Enter the reason that you are deleting the information. 
    4. Tap Delete.

Sometimes, when you try to delete a Stillborn event, the Delete option is not available. To fix this problem, first edit the Stillborn event. Then repeat the process. The Delete option shows, and you can delete it. 

Steps (Family Tree Lite)

In Family Tree Lite, you can only edit vital information. The Other Information section is not available.
 

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