I noticed you uploaded a GEDCOM. Here's a link to great info about adding a GEDCOM to WikiTree that you might find helpful. Also, 'Before you import a GEDCOM' Because WikiTree has only one profile for each person, the further back you go in your ancestry, the more likely cousins will find you and help out.
Sources are very important for genealogy - be sure to include the sources used, on each profile you add.
It is a good idea to enter a few of your ancestors manually, to get used to how WikiTree works. Then, you could upload a small portion of your tree, with a gedcom, to see how that works. There is usually editing needed after a Gedcom import, so fewer profiles makes the task easier.
You clicked on the volunteer button indicating that you would like to collaborate and add family information. If thats correct please leave another comment here on your profile to indicate your willingness to help build the Tree, and one of the Greeters will be happy to add you as a member of WikiTree.
You can explore and search for relatives or family information as a guest without volunteering.
To help with your search, check out the Find button. Clicking on Matches for familyor Surnames may show you some family connections.
In the Help area you can post questions in the G2G forum. We have a lot of people who are willing to help. Just ask. Good Luck.
Also check our Family Tree and Genealogy Tools feature.
Please read our Honor Code to see what we're all about.
Next, explore the drop-down menus in the upper right corner.
As a guest, you can search for ancestors and participate in G2G, WikiTrees forum.
If you would like to help with WikiTree's mission to grow a free worldwide tree, choose the "Volunteer" option, then post a comment on your profile about your interest in genealogy, and what you would like to add to the tree.
Sources are very important for genealogy - be sure to include the sources used, on each profile you add.
It is a good idea to enter a few of your ancestors manually, to get used to how WikiTree works. Then, you could upload a small portion of your tree, with a gedcom, to see how that works. There is usually editing needed after a Gedcom import, so fewer profiles makes the task easier.
You clicked on the volunteer button indicating that you would like to collaborate and add family information. If thats correct please leave another comment here on your profile to indicate your willingness to help build the Tree, and one of the Greeters will be happy to add you as a member of WikiTree.
You can explore and search for relatives or family information as a guest without volunteering.
To help with your search, check out the Find button. Clicking on Matches for familyor Surnames may show you some family connections.
In the Help area you can post questions in the G2G forum. We have a lot of people who are willing to help. Just ask. Good Luck.
Also check our Family Tree and Genealogy Tools feature.
Good Luck Bill :-D
My name is Jenni. I am 5th Generation WA and am interested in our history
Welcome to WikiTree!
Please read our Honor Code to see what we're all about.
Next, explore the drop-down menus in the upper right corner.
As a guest, you can search for ancestors and participate in G2G, WikiTrees forum.
If you would like to help with WikiTree's mission to grow a free worldwide tree, choose the "Volunteer" option, then post a comment on your profile about your interest in genealogy, and what you would like to add to the tree.
Let me know if you have questions.
Carole Partridge, WikiTree Greeter