Mary Swafford

could you add me to the profile manager for Jacob Grubb?

Hi Mary,

How are you? I'm David a WikiTree Mentor. Thanks for adding profiles to WikiTree. There are reasons behind the eighth point in our Honor Code: "We cite sources. Without sources we can't objectively resolve conflicting information." A source provides a way to find out more about the person. Showing sources reduces confusion and duplicates.

This page describes Sources.

The Sources Style Guide shows how to enter sources in the biography.

And I'm here to help too, just ask!

David ~ WikiTree Mentor

Hi Mary, You've created a number of duplicates of your own profiles. And some of the profiles you've created are for people already on WikiTree. I've proposed merges for the ones I've found. It's important to create only one profile per person on WikiTree. Just because the spelling is slightly different is not a reason to reject a merge. It's also important, especially for profiles of people born before 1700 to have good sources. Please review the Pre-1700 certification test you just took for more information about what is a valid source on WikiTree. Thanks!

Please check your merges, you have some pending. At the top of the page, click on Find, then Pending Merges, then Pending Merges Waiting for Action by Me.

Thanks!

Hi! How are things going? Do you have any questions? One Month Member!

As you go farther back in your tree, it is a good idea to do a search first to see if you have a match already created on Wiki Tree before creating a new profile. And keep in mind, if you do find a match, odds are the manager is also related to that person and probably you!

There is a great question to review on G2G regarding duplicate profiles and merges. See: http://www.wikitree.com/g2g/51703/behind-merges-identifying-lowest-numbered-profile-correct A great place to ask specific question is on G2G. Under My Wiki Tree (on of the links at top right) select G2G PROFILE. You can browse/ask/answer questions. You can also "tag" them by topic. I am a mentor, so let me know if you have any questions! Nae

Hi! Now that you've had a bit of time to enjoy WikiTree, here are a few more features you may find useful:

Ideas on what to include in a profile can be found on the Bio Ideas and Styles and Standards help pages.

If you need to describe an event, an heirloom, or a location relevant to your research, you may like to learn about Free Space Profiles.

Lastly, sometimes you'll run into unresponsive profile managers. We have a process for resolving those unfortunate situations.

If you have any questions, please ask!

~Lianne, WikiTree Mentor

It's a pleasure to welcome you to WikiTree. You now have full access to all the features of WikiTree.

To get you started on a good noteAdding and Editing Profiles Video Awesome volunteers can answer your questions G2G forums Please add quality sourced information to your profiles which is extremely important. Estimate if you aren't sure about birth or death dates. By doing so, your searches provide more opportunities to expand your branches. Also, this aids WikiTree Arborists in finding duplicates. *Most importantly check for duplicates before adding new profiles.* Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Thanks for your desire to help us improve our mission. Regards, Michelle

I am a Tennessean by birth. Our family Swafford's yDna haplogroup is I21b. I am interested in making connections to my family. I have found when I work together with family or in community with more advanced researchers, we are able to solve a brick wall. I agree with your mission & promise to faithfully abide by your 9 rules because we are all related.

Hi Mary, thank you for your message. If you would like to stay a member of wikitree, there is a 'Volunteer' link to click. Once you receive your Volunteer badge, post a brief message here and I can confirm you. If you wish to look around further for a while before proceeding, you are most welcome to do so.

Hi Mary, welcome to Wikitree

To help you find your way, the help pages and search features can be accessed through the links on the upper right hand corner of almost any page. Feel free to post a question in the G2G Forum or on a relevant profile page.

If you would like to contribute to Wikitree, please read our Honor Code carefully. It is an important part of why our community is such a friendly place. Then if you agree, click the Volunteer link to receive your ‘Volunteer’ badge, and post a comment here on your profile to tell us that you have read the Honor Code and wish to join us.

We will be very glad to welcome you to the WikiTree Community.