Ancestry Merge Trees

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In the ever-evolving world of genealogy, merging trees is a crucial task that often comes up when working with Ancestry® and Family Tree Maker. Whether you're combining information from multiple family lines or updating your existing tree with new data, mastering the Ancestry Merge Trees feature can simplify your work and save you valuable time.


What is Ancestry Merge?

The Ancestry Merge Trees feature allows users to combine two or more family trees into one, helping you consolidate data and uncover relationships that may have previously been overlooked. It’s a powerful tool, especially when you've obtained parts of your family tree from other Ancestry users or discovered new ancestors you want to incorporate.

When Should You Merge Trees?

Before jumping into merging trees, it's important to evaluate whether merging is necessary. Here are a few scenarios when merging is ideal:

  • You’ve received a tree from a relative with branches that overlap with your existing tree.
  • You’ve discovered a secondary tree on Ancestry that includes your ancestors, and you want to incorporate that data into your primary tree.
  • Collaborating with others to build a family tree, where multiple versions of the same tree need to be merged.

How to Merge Trees on Ancestry

  1. Download the Trees: If the trees you want to merge are on Ancestry, the first step is to download them to your computer as GEDCOM files. This allows you to import them easily into Family Tree Maker for the merging process.
  2. Open Family Tree Maker: Make sure your Family Tree Maker software is up-to-date with the latest version for seamless integration with Ancestry.
  3. Import the Trees: In Family Tree Maker, open your primary tree, then import the downloaded GEDCOM file(s) you wish to merge. This creates a copy of the second tree within the software.
  4. Use the 'Merge Two Files' Option: Family Tree Maker allows you to compare both trees before merging. To do this, go to the "File" menu and select "Merge Two Files." You will see options for reviewing differences and conflicts between the trees, allowing you to decide which information to keep.
  5. Resolve Conflicts: During the merge, it’s likely that you’ll encounter duplicate individuals or conflicting information. Family Tree Maker provides tools to easily review and resolve these discrepancies. Make sure to verify birth dates, death dates, and relationships to ensure accuracy in your final merged tree.
  6. Sync with Ancestry: Once the trees are merged in Family Tree Maker, you can sync the newly combined tree with Ancestry. This ensures that your tree is updated across both platforms, so no data is lost.

Conclusion

Merging trees can be an incredibly useful tool for expanding your family history and creating a more complete genealogy. With the right tools and a clear process, combining trees through Ancestry and Family Tree Maker is straightforward and manageable. Just remember to proceed cautiously, review all data, and back up your files before merging.
At Family Tree Maker Support, we’re here to assist you in making the most of your genealogy software. Should you encounter any issues or have questions about the Ancestry Merge Trees process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert team for assistance!
Family Tree Support: +1-888-257-3335


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