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nutsabouttrees

nutsabouttrees Report 13 Feb 2010 10:15

Can anyone tell me if I have missed a link somewhere here.
When I add another person to my tree I like to check other trees that I have access to to see if they also have this family member. I use this method as an extra check (though I know not foolproof) to see if we are all in agreement on the tree - also to see if they have actually seen records relating to that person.
Is there an easy way to check this?
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Many thanks

Ladylol Pusser Cat

Ladylol Pusser Cat Report 13 Feb 2010 10:21

only sending emails etc but if they havent upgraded to actually post on the boards they will not be able to answer, you could also ask on genes in general to see if any posting members are doing the same tree xx lorraine aka puss xx

Thelma

Thelma Report 13 Feb 2010 12:34

After you have added the name any matches will show on the tree.
EG
Arthur Cave
1914-1945 17Tree matches<<<<<<<<
Just click and the normal page will show matches.

nutsabouttrees

nutsabouttrees Report 14 Feb 2010 01:03

Thanks for the replies.
I just wondered if there was an easier method for checking those people whose trees you already have access to, especially where you only have a guessed birth year and there are lots of similar characters. If you could just check against those you know already share your tree it would be helpful, rather than having to go through all of the matches.

nutsabouttrees

nutsabouttrees Report 14 Feb 2010 01:05

On the family tree page you can select 'My tree' or individual trees you have access to. A 'select all' button would be a great addtion!!