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Will importing Gedcom create duplicate entries?

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Beccy

Beccy Report 14 Apr 2014 12:25

Apologies if this question has been answered previously, I've searched the boards and can't find a definitive answer.
I've got an existing tree on GR but I've got a lot more data stored on a tree using Roots Magic. If I create a Gedcom file from Roots Magic and upload to GR will this replace my existing tree on GR or can the information be merged or would this create duplicate entries? I would be grateful if anyone can advise me what to expect if I decide to upload a Gedcom file or is manual data entry the only way to avoid duplicating records? Many thanks for any advice that can be offered.

DazedConfused

DazedConfused Report 14 Apr 2014 14:02

Yes it will overwrite you existing tree on here

And NO it will not be an exact copy. Some data will disappear and you might even get some dupicates.

A lot depends on the size of your tree.

What you have to remember is that the GEDCOM system was originally created by the Mormon church for their own use. Genealogists/Companies discovered that it was a useful tool. But it is not 100% compatible with all the various systems used. Hence the occassional hiccup

However, it is far easier to use that entering all your names and dates in again. I do not think it transfers notes or records saved such as Census etc.

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Thelma

Thelma Report 14 Apr 2014 15:53

Go to Family Tree at the top of this page,hover and select Import GEDCOM
and read.

Beccy

Beccy Report 14 Apr 2014 22:14

Many thanks for your advice.