Jade White

Hi Jade,

I'm afraid that you've misunderstood how to use DNA tests and DNA confirmations on WikiTree. DNA test information should only be entered on the profile of the actual person who took the DNA test.

And when you mark a person's parents 'confirmed with DNA' there's a statement that needs to be added to that profile explaining how a DNA match was used to confirm those relationships. Here are the instructions: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/DNA_Confirmation

You may be able to use the DNA Confirmation Citation Maker to create an appropriate statement: https://apps.wikitree.com/apps/clarke11007/DNAconf.php

Please remove all of the DNA test information you've added to the profiles of people who never took a DNA test. And please add DNA confirmation statements (using the Citation Maker) to all profiles with one or both parental relationships marked 'confirmed with DNA'.

Please let me know if you don't understand, or if I can help. Thanks!

Hi Jade

The Last Name at Birth for Hannah (Unknown) Williams is Cox. Can you please amend the last name at birth to Cox, or add me to the Trusted List so I can nake the change. Regards Steve

Hi again Jade,

This is a courtesy email to say thanks for taking responsibility for more Orphaned Profiles. One quick way to find the profiles you adopted is by searching your Contributions List for the word "adopted" or "manager." You can find a quick link to your Contributions List in the My WikiTree dropdown menu.

I also wanted to make sure you know about the AGC extension. The extension helps with the formatting of GEDCOM created profiles so that you can concentrate on the research. You can read more about it in the WikiTree AGC FAQ.

AGC works great for brand new profiles. It may or may not work well on the previously orphaned profiles. Some have been changed enough for the tool not to work. In those cases, the cleanup is a manual process. One of our mentors created a YouTube video that explains her process. I recommend adding links to the profiles of family members, rather than removing them as recommended in the video.

Let me know if you have any questions on how to find and record sources, merge duplicates, clean up GEDCOM biographies, and interpret the Suggestions report. I'm here to help!

Debi

Hi Jade,

One of your profiles popped up as needing some attention, but since there's a good chance, she's still alive, I can't edit it, but you can. The profile is McClure-9. I did some research on the family, and according to their marriage certificate, her maiden name is really McClaire, and she had the legal name of Howell when she married Mr. Vandermark. Could you please correct her Last Name at Birth (LNAB) to McClaire? I posted some of the research on the profile before it went unlisted. I also worked a bit on her husband and son, so maybe your own work will be easier now.

Wishing you happy research,

Claire - Data Doctor

Hi Jade,

Thanks for having a big heart and adopting the Orphaned Profiles. This After Adopting Orphans FAQ explains the special attention those profiles need.

I noticed that your GEDCOM includes people who already have profiles managed by the New Netherlands Settlers Project. Please be sure to review the project page for resources and special profile guidelines as well as how to collaborate with other members.

Let me know if you have any questions on how to find and record sources, merge duplicates, clean up gedcom biographies, and interpret the Suggestions report. I'm here to help!

Debi

Welcome to WikiTree, Jade. Kitty confirmed you but didn't include the link to our New Member How-to pages. They are full of quick tips on working with both the Wiki pages and our other members. There is some great information in those pages.

If you have questions about how WikiTree works, let me know and I will find answers. Just click my name, then ask in the comment section of my page. I will get back to you by the end of the day.

Debi ~ WikiGreeter

P.S. If links do not work in an email from WikiTree, try them from the comment section on your profile page.

Hi!

Since you've been with WikiTree for a few weeks, I wanted to check in and see how you were doing. The New Member How-To's are available for you to look through if you would like. I hope you find them helpful. If you have any questions about how WikiTree works, don't hesitate to ask. Click on my name above and ask in the comment section of my page.

Sylvia ~ WikiTree Messenger

Hi Jade, I am confirming your membership on WikiTree.com. Please remember that we work collaboratively to improve the profiles on the WikiTree. Your donations of time, information and research is very much appreciated. Please keep in mind that we all work on the same profiles, so try not to create duplicates. Just remember the mantra, "One profile per person on the WikiTree." The Introduction to WikiTree page has some good information. Thanks for joining us, and Welcome! Kitty

Hi Jade

Thank you for volunteering. Before I can confirm your membership, I’ll need you to add a little more information about your genealogical interests.

You can do this by editing your tags/comments, adding a couple of sentences to your biography, or posting a brief message in the public comments section of your profile page.

Once we know you are here to help grow the tree, a greeter will be happy to confirm your membership. If you have questions about WikiTree, please feel free to contact me via my profile

Karen ~ WikiTree Greeter

PS If you ever get a "Page Not Found" error when you click a link in a WikiTree email, you can usually find a functioning link in the public comments section of your profile page.

Welcome to WikiTree

Just a note to say hi and to let you know that I'm available to answer questions about WikiTree. You can contact me by clicking the link to my name, then sending a private message or posting a comment on my profile page.

If you ever get a "Page Not Found" error when you click a link in a WikiTree email, you can usually find a functioning link in the public comments section of your profile page.

Janet ~ WikiTree Greeter