Family Tree tracks changes to a source title, web page (URL), citation, or notes. A person can change a source that is attached to a relationship. If you disagree with the change, review the recent changes. As needed, restore a previous version of the source, if available. You can undo changes to any source, regardless of who created the source or made the change. However, if you detach a source that you originally attached to the person, the source is deleted, and the restore button is not available. Sources attached by someone else can be restored.
Steps (website)
- While signed in to FamilySearch.org, click Family Tree.
- Find an individual that is included in the relationship change and click the person's name.
- In the details that pop up, click the person's name again.
- Click the Details tab.
- Scroll to the Family Members section.
- Click the edit icon (looks like a pencil) beside the marriage if the source is attached to the marriage. If the source is attached to a parent-child relationship, click the edit icon beside the name of the child.
- Click See All Changes.
- Scroll until you find the item in the list labeled Source Attached for the source you want to reattach.
- Click Restore.
- Review the information, then click Restore.
Steps (mobile app)
- In the Family Tree mobile app, find an individual who is included in the relationship change and tap their name.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right of the screen.
- Tap Recent Changes. (For Apple iOS, tap More, then Recent Changes.)
- Find the version of the source that you feel is correct. Tap Restore.
- Review the information, then tap Restore.
Steps (Family Tree Lite)
Currently, Family Tree Lite does have the Sources feature. To manage sources, visit the full website.
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