adding to existing profiles

Question

Hello and another newbie question! Often in research I come across fascinating info on other families, or individuals, that (as far as I know) I'm not related to. As long as the information comes from good sources, (and the person is long departed) is it okay to add this to the person's profile on WT? (Auxiliary question...if they don't have a profile, can I create one for them, even if they are not related to me? Because someday someone might come searching for them...)

Thank you, Rebecca

Comments

Once I came across a roommate and medical practice partner of a cousin who was one of the first doctor women doctors in Minnesota on a census. No relation but I thought she too deserved a profile. Still haven been able to connect her to the big tree but we’ll get there.

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Yes, that's the idea... interesting people who might have disappeared through the cracks of history, and I wonder if anyone is looking for them. Thank you for your response!

Rebecca

Answer 1

Yup, to all of it.

And most WikiTree'ers will be mighty thankful for your help.

Comments

Thank you! :)

Answer 2

Absolutely! WikiTree is all about collaboration. That's what makes this site unique among genealogy sites—and makes it uniquely valuable.

Comments

Thank you, I hoped that was the answer but just wanted to make sure!

Rebecca

Answer 3

Definitely add information, add profiles. Remember to also add the sources to the profile.

Comments

Thank you!