Advice before editing this pre-1700 Bird profile?

Question

I have information to contribute to the profile of Dighton (Bird) Merrick. This is what I can add:

These are the sources I am using:

Should I contact one of the pre-1700 projects or know about any style guidelines before proceeding? Thank you!

Comments

You don't show what sources you intend to use; we need to see them before we can advise you. PS: I found a source, also, but I don't want to steal your thunder! 

Answer 1

You've created her. Definitely, please, add sources to her.