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How to delete Anonymous
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"Anonymous" is automatically entered as a name in a profile. When I try to delete it, it just repopulates.
WikiTree profile:
William Smith
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Donna Hughes
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Replace it with William, so the Edit tab on his profile reads 'Proper First Name': William AND 'Preferred Name': William.
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Mar 30
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Ros Haywood
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