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On Ancestry.com, on my family tree, I entered in several wrong people?

How do I delete them off of my tree?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: To delete a person "My Tree" in Ancestry.com:
Click "Edit profile"
At the top right is a "Delete *name*" link. Click it. - It's located under the "Help" link and has a garbage can icon next to it.

How can I remove or edit a file I have submitted to the Ancestry World Tree?
Removing Your File
To delete a file that you have added to the Ancestry World Tree through your Online Family Tree, simply select the Remove link (or the icon). If neither this link nor this icon is accessible, you will most likely see a Submit link (or the icon). If this is the case, the file is not currently submitted to the Ancestry World Tree. If you select the Delete link (or the icon), your file will be removed from both the Ancestry World Tree and your list of Online Family Tree files.

How do I edit my Ancestry Online Family Tree?
Removing Individuals
To delete a person from the family tree, highlight the name by holding your cursor over the name and right-clicking. From the menu running along the top of the window (not from the pop-up menu that appeared after right-clicking), choose Edit and then Delete Individual from the Edit menu items. When prompted, click OK to confirm the deletion. (IMPORTANT: This operation cannot be undone.)