Welcome, Brittany! You are now a Family Member -- your contributions will go a long way to joining the world together! Start with the New Member How-To pages — they are really useful as you add profiles and learn your way around.
If you are new to genealogy -- no problem! Every genealogist is a beginner at some point and WikiTree is a collaborative site for people of all experience levels! Take your time, keep track of your sources, and ask questions. And take a look at these tips on recording your family history.
If you have adoptees in your family tree, check out: Adoptees: How to Set Up Your Profile. This is a WikiTree help page specifically designed for new members who indicate they are adoptees but it is also helpful for non-adopted members who have adoptees in their family tree. The page includes links to more resources, like our Adoption Angels Project, basic search techniques, information on DNA, etc. You may find this help page on Adoptions and Multiple Parents also helpful.
Please consider signing our Honor Code. You may be interested in joining a project that suits your area of research.
If you have any questions about how WikiTree works, use the reply link below to let me know. I am happy to help!
PS Click the green tags near the top of your profile and see others following the same surnames you are researching. The more of these clickable tags you add (20 max.) that include surnames, locations, periods of history or other genealogical interests, the more connections you will make and maybe find a few cousins! To edit or add more tags, click on the word “following” or use this link. This page will help you learn more about tags.
If you are new to genealogy -- no problem! Every genealogist is a beginner at some point and WikiTree is a collaborative site for people of all experience levels! Take your time, keep track of your sources, and ask questions. And take a look at these tips on recording your family history.
If you have adoptees in your family tree, check out: Adoptees: How to Set Up Your Profile. This is a WikiTree help page specifically designed for new members who indicate they are adoptees but it is also helpful for non-adopted members who have adoptees in their family tree. The page includes links to more resources, like our Adoption Angels Project, basic search techniques, information on DNA, etc. You may find this help page on Adoptions and Multiple Parents also helpful.
Please consider signing our Honor Code. You may be interested in joining a project that suits your area of research.
If you have any questions about how WikiTree works, use the reply link below to let me know. I am happy to help!
Peggy W ~ WikiTree Greeter
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PS Click the green tags near the top of your profile and see others following the same surnames you are researching. The more of these clickable tags you add (20 max.) that include surnames, locations, periods of history or other genealogical interests, the more connections you will make and maybe find a few cousins! To edit or add more tags, click on the word “following” or use this link. This page will help you learn more about tags.