When you merge two records into one, the memory items attached to those records are merged as well.
- The ID number of the deleted record is no longer attached to the tag.
- Photos, stories, documents, and audio files automatically copy to the surviving record in a merge. Check each tagged item that you added in Memories. Be sure that all items are attached to the surviving ID number.
- If the Memories tab for a person is empty or the portrait is missing, reattach the tag to the current ID.
- You do not need to reattach all the items previously attached to a person. Reattach the tag to the ID number of an individual for one item in Memories, and all items associated with that tag reattach.
- After a merge, both the new and old ID numbers show in the album for the person in Memories. The old number shows to the right of the link name. The new number shows on the person card when you click the name. Click Unlink at the bottom of the card, and link them to the new ID.
- If other people contribute items for your ancestor, they do not link to your contributions. An ancestor can be in more than one album in the People section of Memories.
- The merge process does not change whether a memory is public or private. The private memory moves to the surviving person. The change log shows that a private memory is attached as part of the merge.
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