I have more than 50,000 descendants of Edmund Ingalls in my Legacy genealogy program. He came to the USA in 1628. I am too old and do not have time to do what it looks like WikiTree requires to add any of this data to this site. Is there anyone who might want to work on this?
Jay thank you for reaching out about this. I am going through some health issues. Like you I am reaching an age where someone younger and with better computer skills needs to take the reigns. I too descend from Edmund Ingalls and would like to see his legacy continued. I have had some special connections to this line pop up over the past few years. My line and President James Garfield connect through Patriot Henry Ingalls and wife Sybil Carpenter who descends from the Mayflower Billington family. Charles Ingalls the person for whom the "Little House" book and TV series is based was born in Cuba, N.Y. as was my mother and aunts. I connected with someone who connects to both the Garfield family and Cary Ingalls the daughter of the previously mentioned Charles Ingalls. Charles Ingalls' parents were married in Holland, N.Y. a place I drove through many times visiting family. His Delano ancestors lived and are buried in Allegany and Cattarraugus County as are many of mine. I can go on and on. I believe Edmund Ingalls is appreciative of everyone who works on these lines as he watches over us.
Because Pre-1700 ancestors are shared by many descendants, working within the projects coordinating them is essential. Please ensure location data matches date of profile and avoid abbreviations. Citations & links for sources enable verification of data please add from wiki ID go to Research to find sources
The US History Project would be of interest. Adding the tag United_States_History will connect you
Explore Pre-1700 Projects list to find one that fits your research focus, whether time period, location, or topic. Read the goals & tasks of the project join if it fits
As a courtesy, I added you as profile manager for Mary and the other Morgan profiles which I created. Profiles can be created at anytime, it doesn't have to be based on whether they are part of your direct family tree. Members do not maintain individual trees (like Ancestry.com) but instead contribute to a single collaborative tree. I hope this answers your question.
Elida
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edited by Ken Morgan
Because Pre-1700 ancestors are shared by many descendants, working within the projects coordinating them is essential. Please ensure location data matches date of profile and avoid abbreviations. Citations & links for sources enable verification of data please add from wiki ID go to Research to find sources
The US History Project would be of interest. Adding the tag United_States_History will connect you
Explore Pre-1700 Projects list to find one that fits your research focus, whether time period, location, or topic. Read the goals & tasks of the project join if it fits
Questions please ask
Janet ~ Pre-1700 Greeter
As a courtesy, I added you as profile manager for Mary and the other Morgan profiles which I created. Profiles can be created at anytime, it doesn't have to be based on whether they are part of your direct family tree. Members do not maintain individual trees (like Ancestry.com) but instead contribute to a single collaborative tree. I hope this answers your question. Elida
Now that you have had a little time to try WikiTree, there are a few more features you may find useful.
Ideas on what to include in a profile can be found in Styles and Standards, including some tips on writing biographies.
If you need to describe an event, an heirloom or a location relevant to your research, you may like to learn about Free Space Profiles.
Lastly, sometimes you'll run into unresponsive profile managers. We have a process for resolving those unfortunate situations.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask via my profile page. Michelle~ WikiTree Mentor
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Welcome Michael F. Harris, Volunteer Greeter
A warm welcome to the Wikitree Family. By now you will have received an email with useful links to get you started. Take your time and browse the site to see what Wikitree has to offer.
Wikitree is different, because we have one goal: To have one big Global tree. This means we have one profile per person, and we collaborate as one big team.
When you confirm your email address, you will have the opportunity to volunteer by adding tags to your profile. These should contain what interests you in your genealogy: surnames, locations, etc.
A Greeter will then confirm your membership, and you will be able to start adding your information.
We are all volunteers here and happy to help if you need it.
I look forward to seeing you in the tree :)
Happy researching
Wendy?