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Natalie | Report | 8 Apr 2004 08:53 |
Thank you for all your replies. I have put my family tree on the worldconnect. Nat |
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Leonard | Report | 8 Apr 2004 04:37 |
I use rootsweb a great deal. Be always aware that the worldconnect section is just individual people putting up their own information as best they have it. It contains a lot of errors; a lot of lines drawn that don't have any real justification; a lot of speculative ideas. But that doesn't diminish its value one whit! I too have found relatives through contacting people who put up their family trees on rootsweb and I recognized our relatedness and e-mailed the creators and found new cousins. One of my most treasured ones is a lady whose mother had died very young; the cousin had subsequently been raised by her mother's parents who were already along in age, and who themselves died before the cousin reached a true majority. When I contacted her and identified myself and my relationship to her, I was able within a few days to change her family outlook from [orphan who has only a handful of first cousins in this world] to [member of the Watts family with at least 500 measurable cousins living]. (and we're still working on that 500 -- I suspect if we ever get the total filled out, it will be closer to 1000) Yes; my recommendation is use rootsweb. Be aware of the fact that it has warts; but that's part of its charm -duane watts |
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Unknown | Report | 7 Apr 2004 20:55 |
Ive had more success on Rootsweb and genforum than any other sites. |
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Mary | Report | 7 Apr 2004 20:45 |
I recently found a relative from America from looking on the message board on Rootsweb. It gave an e mail address to reply to as well as posting a reply on the board. I'd never have found this relative without it so I'd recommend it. And it was all free ! Mary Brooke |
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Russell | Report | 7 Apr 2004 15:45 |
I find it a good site and it is free to register. The worldconnect part is a good place to add your family tree and search for connections. The mailing lists are excellent also. |
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Natalie | Report | 7 Apr 2004 14:49 |
Hi Guys, Just wanted to know if it was worth joining this website? Has anyone had problems etc or isn't it a good site. Could you please let us know. nat |