Comments on: Winners: Best genealogy advice?

By: Claire V. Brisson-Banks

Claire V. Brisson-Banks — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:15:26 +0000

I was so intrigued by the idea of putting out ‘Best Genealogical Advice’ that I created a blog just for that! http://gen-reflections.blogspot.com/

By: Derek Tunnington

Derek Tunnington — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:19:45 +0000

When you find an ancestor of whose behaviour you disapprove, consider the social conditions an history of that period. People behave differently under stress, than under favourable conditions

By: Derek Tunnington

Derek Tunnington — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:19:45 +0000

When you find an ancestor of whose behaviour you disapprove, consider the social conditions an history of that period. People behave differently under stress, than under favourable conditions

By: Roberto A. Delos Reyes

Roberto A. Delos Reyes — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:56:46 +0000

In tracking the family members, before encoding the names, try to write the male names in block letters while female shall be in italics so as not to confuse the gender because there are unique names. Also in interviews with relatives, never be tired of repetitive questions, especially elders who are sole sources of info but may have mental lapses.

By: Robert Scott

Robert Scott — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:01:35 +0000

Be honest to your heritage!
I believe we are who we are because of the generations that have gone before, you can’t change the past but do record it. Record everything, be tactful in the way you do it but by hiding from it doesn’t change what has happened.

By: Anne Grethe Larsen

Anne Grethe Larsen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:43:52 +0000

I want to find my real relatives, not who I get to make fun of me.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:25:56 +0000

Congratulations Martine and thank you for this advice it is so true.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:21:10 +0000

Thank you My Heritage for all the pleasure you have given me. I am enjoying all the great advice given by all of our members.
I think My Heritage is Fantastic.

By: Richard Brashier

Richard Brashier — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:36:05 +0000

Congratulations to you both. I agree with both Patricia and Smadar – you can find wonderful things in your family tree but beware of finding things you or others may not like.

By: Smadar Belkind Gerson

Smadar Belkind Gerson — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:17:07 +0000

Congratulations to the winners. I particularly liked Patricia’s advice which is very well said. It resonated with me as I’ve stumbled upon information that I have had to be extremely respectful with .