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Su59

Su59 Report 27 Jun 2017 23:19

Hi,
If I find someone's tree has rellies that I don't, and I have access, do I have to copy them one at a time onto my tree?
Su

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 27 Jun 2017 23:51

Yes - although we would recommend that you take other people's research as a guide rather than fact. Everyone makes mistakes at some point. Do your own research to see if you come to the same conclusion.

Have you asked the tree owner if you can copy over your mutual relatives? Some people don't like others doing that.

Researching:
Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 28 Jun 2017 04:18

Su ............


The link is to only one of many threads that have been posted over the years re the dangers of just copying over information from someone's tree. It is just the latest one ............

Just click on the link ......

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1366850


As DET said ........... none of us advise against just copying information. Take what someone else has in their tree under advisement, but check it all out very very carefully yourself before adding it to your own tree.

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Su59

Su59 Report 28 Jun 2017 15:09

Thanks for the advice guys, will bear it in mind.
Su