In November 2019, FamilySearch decommissioned a website similar in format to the printed My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together booklet. At the end of entering the information to the booklet website, the user was given the option to also add the information to Family Tree. However, some chose not to, did not know the option was there, or had problems when trying to do so.
To prevent that data from being lost, FamilySearch recently moved this family history data into Family Tree. The person who filled out the booklet was listed as the contributor of the information, even if another person had done the actual data entry.
Some users have been concerned when they look at Family Tree and see data that they do not remember adding. They wonder what happened and are concerned that their account has been compromised.
Users do not need to be concerned if these 4 things are true:
- The contributor may have filled out a Church booklet titled My Family: Stories That Bring Us Together or entered family history information directly into FamilySearch’s My Family website, which is now retired.
- The booklet’s data was entered into FamilySearch, either by the user or a helper.
- Family Tree lists the contributor as the user.
- Family Tree lists the date of the change as 27 or 28 February 2023.
If the above situations do not describe your specific case, then please contact FamilySearch Support with your specific concern.
If you think that your account has been compromised, change your password and helper number. In your settings, you can also revoke the access that helpers or other products have to your account.
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