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  1. Together we're growing an accurate single family tree using DNA and traditional genealogical sources.
  2. Privacy controls enable us to integrate modern family history.
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Betty White Profile of the Week: Beloved American television actress Betty White (1922-2021). Which sitcom actress is most closely connected to you?

Stephen Sondheim Last week: Famed musical composer Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) and Broadway stars.

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Photo of the Week

Featured Family Photo: "Together with Nana Doris Lee Stewart." Photo uploaded by Noliwe Hill. [more family history photos]

YouTube video The 2022 WikiTree Challenge: One tree ... one guest ... one week ... what can we discover? Watch the fun new video introduction and then plan to join us for challenge 1 (January 5-12) for Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia.
 

Denise Hunt Member of the Week: Denise Hunt is the regional coordinator for Central and East Scotland where she spends most of her time "sourcing profiles for future generations."

Amy Gilpin Last week: Energetic and generous Amy Gilpin co-leads the One Name Studies Project and the Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and Nordic projects.

"I work with an amazing group of people here on a regular basis. They are friendly, encouraging and helpful and it's unlike any other genealogy site I've ever participated in."

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YouTube video GenealogyTV did a video tour: "How to Use WikiTree."

For another member's perspective, see the "Welcome to WikiTree" video series.

Here's a member's introduction in verse: "One tree, two tree ...".

"It's been wonderful to experience how collaborative genealogy in WikiTree makes all of us better genealogists. Collaboration on our shared ancestors encourages us to share information and to hold each other to high standards." Ellen Smith
member since 2014