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Linking 1st Cousins that Marry

Posted: 06 Aug 2018 02:15
by taadam
I have a few instances on my tree where 1st Cousins have married and I have been able to link them by selecting "Link to Existing Record" in the Property Box. However their relationships to me are not correct. One shows relationship as GG-uncle which is correct. His spouse should show a relationship as GG-aunt but appears as "Wife of GG-uncle".

I have attempted to correct this by using "How Related" & "Re-order Out of Sequence Data" without success. Since the couples have children I am nervous to fiddle around too much & lose the data.

You may be able to sense that I have only been using the Family Historian program for a few weeks. Up until now I have been able to work through any issues but this one has me stumped.

Re: Linking 1st Cousins that Marry

Posted: 06 Aug 2018 09:28
by PeterR
Strictly speaking an aunt has to be a sister of one of your parents, and an uncle has to be a brother of one of your parents. The FH terminology is strictly correct, although different from everyday usage.

Re: Linking 1st Cousins that Marry

Posted: 06 Aug 2018 09:42
by tatewise
There is no way to customise the automatic relationships shown by FH.

Re: Linking 1st Cousins that Marry

Posted: 06 Aug 2018 16:38
by taadam
Thank you Peter R & Tatewise for your replies. You learn something new everyday!