Need To confirm a family member

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Hi

I have a relative Thomas Roach - Roach-5507 who I have been told several time on Ancestry and other sites that is Not married to Eliza Passmore - Passmore-1274. I can't confirm either way. I'd just like to be able to add to her or unconnect her from my tree.

Elayine
WikiTree profile: Eliza Roach
in Genealogy Help by Elayine Julian G2G6 Mach 1 (15.5k points)

1 Answer

+5 votes
Not being able to disprove something only makes it a possibility, not a fact. If you don't have a source to confirm (prove) the connection then connecting the profiles is problematic. If false, its misinformation for others that see the connection. Other profiles (like children, grandparents etc ) that are linked to this couple, then have to be undone if its proven not true.

Best practice - Use a research notes area to explain the possible connection, add the other profile's Wikitree ID in the notes so you can keep tabs on it. Don't connect unless you come up with a reliable source.

That said, I am a little confused. You have a marriage source for the wedding of Eliza and Thomas?? Is there some reason this is in doubt?
by Lorraine Nagle G2G6 Pilot (208k points)

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