David Jenkins

Hi David -

Please accept my long-pending request to be added to the Trusted List for John Shapleigh (Shapleigh-23). I want to track changes to the profile and currently the only way to do that is by being on the Trusted List.

Thanks!

Chase

Also, friendly reminder. Your nickname for yourself "4thson" is not a source. You can't cite yourself in any event, and you especially shouldn't be vandalizing WikiTree profiles, by sticking your nickname all over profiles.

I've been finding the little moniker plastered over many profiles, and it would be better if you used preferred wikitree style guidelines in the future, and used standard citation formats. If you're concerned that your contributions will not be recognized, check out the "changes" tab that appears on every profile. All your edits are recorded.

Brad

Hi David, I see that you're creating a number of unsourced profiles, for people you could not possibly have direct knowledge of:

eg.

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Adams-51347
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Adams-51348
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Un-62

Sources are one of the most important things we insist on at WikiTree, and they are in the honour code.

• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Sources
• https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Honor_Code

Please add sources when you edit or create profiles. Brad

Hello David, I'm happy to be working with you! Could you please let me know that you received my private message? Thanks so much!

Kind regards,

Vicky Majewski

David,

This is a second test of the email you should receive when a comment is left on your profile. Would you please let me know if you receive this. You can do that by using the reply link in the email or by using the reply link under the comment on your profile.

Thank you,

Debi

You continue to create duplicate profiles, despite several comments and messages to stop. Please observe the Honor Code and stop this practice.

Chris Hoyt, PGM coordinator

As a "Tree Hugger", I want to congratulate you on your Generous Genealogist award issued on May 22, 2020.

John Williams

Wikitree Appreciation Team

Hi David,

My name is Joan. I am a WikiTree Leader/Mentor. I am looking forward to working with you and helping you to source your profiles.

Regards Joan

Hi, David. I have sent you a private message. Also, WikiTree discourages members from placing personal information for living people such as dates of birth on personal profiles. You might consider removing that information above as it presents opportunities for identify thieves.

Hi David, I also note some duplicate profiles, some of which are pre-1700. These early ancestors very frequently already exist on WikiTree. Particularly: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Jewett-5772 and her extended family, which you've added but without any reliable sources. Pleas review our requirements for pre-1700 profiles here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Pre-1700_Profiles Adding duplicates of these profiles causes a lot of extra work for all our fellow members.

Thank you, Bobbie

Hi David,

I see you've created some duplicate profiles in the past few days. Please pay close attention to names that WikiTree suggests when you are trying to add a new profile. Often, especially for profiles of people in the 17th and 18th centuries, there will already be a profile here. S Willson Arborist

What is this "4thson" source you're adding to profiles you edit? I've looked for it online, but I can't seem to find it.

David, you added an unsourced lead paragraph to the biography for https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Chadwick-275. What is the source for that information? It disagrees with the baptismal record on his profile showing a father named Richard, not Alexander. On pre-1700 profiles any changes should be discussed with the profile managers prior to making them.

Hi David! It's great that you're adding people and content to the family tree. I noticed you added some text to https://www.wikitree.com/index.php?title=Sanborn-45, and edited his first name. I've rolled back those changes because, as the biography notes, there is no consensus on his name. It's also important, when you add text, to add a citation for the source, and to make sure the text makes the biography more informative and readable (it will probably need some editing). If you need any help learning about citations, let me, or the other volunteers know, and we'll be happy to help.

Hi David

Thanks for joining us! I hope you're enjoying our site and our community. I just wanted to check and see how things are going. Have the New Member How-To pages been helpful or left you with questions?

It's great to have you on board. Enjoy your time here, and good luck growing your branches. If you need help just click on my name you'll be transferred to my profile where you can post a message or send me a private message.

Mindy ~ WikiTree Mentor.☆♥☆♥☆•*¨*•.¸¸.

When our hearts turn to our ancestors, something changes inside us. We feel part of something greater than us. — Russell M Nelson

Hi David, I noticed this morning that you've been creating new profiles citing a source as "Ancestry Family Trees." Please note that without specifying which tree and a specific Ancestry profile, this type of citation is not enough, and the WikiTree profile would be considered as Unsourced. See this page that explains more about inadequate citations.

In addition, several profiles were pre-1700 profiles, which require a higher standard of reliability. I realize you're new at WikiTree, so you might want to review the pre-1700 requirement to cite reliable sources. Sources such as online trees are simply not adequate for these older ancestors.

If you have questions about this, please feel free to contact your Pre-1700 Greeter, who would be happy to help. Her post can be found in the Comments at the bottom of your profile. Thanks for your contributions, and best wishes on WikiTree!

Hi David, I happened to notice you have a couple of duplicate profiles. I'm not sure if you realise but on WikiTree we only have one profile per person, unlike other genealogical websites where everyone has their own tree and duplicate profiles have to be merged.

I also noticed that you have an image in the name fields of a number of your profiles. I presume this denotes a particular family line? However a part of having one profile per person is that a profile, apart from those of immediate family, could be an ancestor of any number of people and consequently that sort of individual styling is not encouraged. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Name_Fields#Personal_coding_systems

Hello David,

Thanks for taking the Pre-1700 Quiz!

Because pre-1700 ancestors are shared by many descendants, working with members of the projects which coordinate them is essential. You can learn more about joining the community in How To #3 and in the Project FAQ.

Sources are very important here on Wikitree, especially on Pre-1700 profiles. It is how we show where we got the info and help others find it too. Find out more about sources here and more detailed info here.

Use the Pre-1700 Projects list to find one which best fits your research focus. Review the project pages for special guidelines and to learn how to collaborate with the project members.

If you have any questions, click reply below this message and I will get back to you.

Peggy ~ Pre-1700 Greeter

Hi David

I am pleased to confirm you as a member and welcome you to the WikiTree family. Your contributions will go a long way to joining the world’s trees together.

I would suggest starting with the New Member How-To pages, they will save you a lot of time and frustration.

Please add as much information as you can, with sources, as it all helps to turn a “name” back into a person. I hope you enjoy the site as much as I do.

Have fun collaborating on your Gove, Henry, Jenkins and McDormand ancestors

Wendy ~ WikiTree Greeter

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Hello David,

Thank you for volunteering, Before we confirm your membership, would you edit your tags and comments to give us a bit more information about your genealogical interests.

The tags we follow and the comments we make about them at WikiTree help us connect with other members. Tags should be single surnames, locations, or genealogical interests related to your family research. Comments should relate to why those tags interest you.

You can do this by editing your tags/comments We will then be happy to confirm you as a member. If you have any questions about how WikiTree works, let me know by using the "reply" link under my comments or by clicking my name to visit my profile. From there you can leave a comment or send a private message.

Thank you!

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