Connections
by Jeanne Peugh, Director
Are we using FamilySearch to increase our connection with other relatives? We need to make sure we are getting all that FamilySearch has to offer us in connecting with others. FamilySearch gives us the ability to connect with others to not only expand our knowledge of our ancestors, but also find relatives on this side of the veil.
When we notice changes in our tree, do we know who is making those changes and why? Are we keeping track of who is adding sources to members of our family? Are we checking the message board for others reaching out to us? Do we know how to contact those who have added or deleted information on one of our ancestors? Are we familiar enough with our ancestors that we can recognize when a change has been made?
Changes
Over to the right in the middle is listed Recent Changes – It lists those who have made changes for this individual. You can also view all and see every change that has been made on this individual. If you don’t recognize the name, click on it, and it will give you the person’s email address. You can then send them a message and ask why that change was made or how they are related. You may find they have stories and pictures of your ancestors. If there is not an email address, you can still send a message, FamilySearch will contact them, and FamilySearch will contact you when they respond.
Messages
On the top right in front of your name are three icons. The middle one is messages. This is where you see if they have responded to your questions. You may even find a new relative you didn’t know about. I have found some great connections and great stories. A sister recently shared with me someone had contacted her and they had a picture of her grandfather when he was a young boy. Blessings await us when we make connections with others.
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