Is there a way to find out who is making the suggestions for changes?

Question

Firstly, I would like to thank the Data Docs for all of your help. Is there a way to find out who is making the suggestions so I can respond to them?

I have spent the last several months adding New Hampshire Veterans, especially those that died during the Vietnam War. Someone has started with those I listed over 200 men ago, saying that it is a 'Top Level Category'. I would like the opportunity to change them all myself, or add whatever is needed.

Also, wouldn't a 'gravestone' supersede an article on Wikipedia? Data Docs have pointed out 'suggestions' for changes. If a gravestone photo is shown, wouldn't you go by that over the Wikipedia info?

Answer 1

The suggestions report is an automated process. To see suggestions for the profiles on your watchlist go to the dropdown menu under My WikiTree at the top right corner of the page and choose suggestions. I would recommend doing this once a month if you prefer cleaning up the suggestions yourself.

Comments

By the way, a grave marker wouldn't supersede a primary document as a source for a birth or death date. Many markers are added long after a person has died and I have seen many mistakes on markers even when set shortly after death. The engraver may have gotten it wrong. The informant may have gotten it wrong. Always go with the primary source no matter what the marker says.

Wikipedia isn't a primary document but if it disagrees with the headstone, it should probably be researched to locate primary sources and establish accurate dates.

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Thanks Deb!