Kent Kirkham

Hi Kent,

Now that you have had a little time to try WikiTree, here are a few more features you may find useful (links work from your profile page):

• Find recommended profile formats and tips on writing biographies.

• Use Free Space Profiles to describe things like events, heirlooms and locations.

• Read about our process for resolving situations with unresponsive profile managers.

If you have questions or problems with WikiTree, feel free to post a comment on my profile page or send me a private message.

Marlene, WikiTree Mentor

I know what you mean about hard drive crashes. That's why I have kept a lot of my research up here. It's sort of like a cloud for me - plus, I can use it away from home (-:

Thanks for joining WikiTree, and for preserving and continuing your family history. We hope you will like our collaborative genealogy community. You now have full access to all the features of WikiTree.

Having trouble starting your tree ? Start with what you know. You can start with Adding family members. Extra tips at How to use WikiTree. We also have a Help Index with links to topics you may have questions on.

Stuck on how to do it here ? We have a video. We do emphasize Sources at WikiTree as well as dates and locations as you build your family tree here .

If you have any questions , please feel free to ask ! Happy WikiTreeing...Maggie

I became interested in family trees listening to the Sunday dinner conversations around my grandmother's table. Counting me, there were four (4) generations in regular attendance.

I learned so much, especially to expect great change during my lifetime, as I listened to men and women born within a decade of the end of the Civil War. I've also learned, the hard way, to always make a hard copy of your data. Your hard drive WILL crash. It is a matter of when, not if.

Welcome to WikiTree as a guest !

You are probably here because you wondered about WikiTree. If you would like to enjoy the benefits of being a full member, leave us a message here letting us know that you read Volunteers at WikiTree

Once we see a message on your profile stating why you want to be a part of our collaborative genealogical community, one of our greeters will confirm you.

Enjoy this video done by one of our members about WikiTree video

Have a great day ! Maggie

Kent,

I noticed you plan to or already uploaded a GEDCOM. Here's a link to instructions on the step-by-step gedcom import at WikiTree , including screenshots that you might find helpful. You might also want to check out our gedom instructions

Please keep in mind that our vision is to build a collaborative tree with just one profile per person. Thank you for taking the time to go through your gedmatches at WikiTree when you upload your gedcom.

TIP: if your ancestor was born over two hundred years ago, there's a very good chance she/he already has a profile on Wikitree.