Alone this same line, remember that MOST of the information at FamilySearch does NOT come with sources. You need to double check everything from any source including published books. This has been a pain is the backside since day one of Genealogy. I have found just about as many errors in the record sources as I have in online databases. I have one Great book actually 3 volumes, that the sure name spelling was changed to a single common spelling. There is at least 5 spellings for this surname. This just made it easier for the author and staff to type up the book. This was before computers and each page had to be typed. Now when searching for data on most of the entries, one does not know what the original spelling is.
We need to quit pointing the finger at the internet databases, as you would NOT have a lot of the information that you have today without them. YES, be very leery of the information, and check it out if possible. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus == -----Original Message----- From: Tom Watkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 2:39 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [LegacyUG] UnSourced Internet Trees Good Afternoon Erin, I'm certain that anyone on this list is able to recite manysimilar stories of dealing with Unsourced Internet Trees. It only emphasizes the need for us to verify the information we receive from any source. I am sure that the woman who posted the incorrect data did not do it with any ill intention. Otherwise, she would not have removed it when you made her aware of her error. I get frustrated when folks refuse to correct mistakes. Particularly, when I do not even receive an acknowledgment of my email. I have to keep reminding myself that the person who posted the incorrect information may have passed away or simply lost interest in this hobby which we all find so fascinating. I want more folks to post their info on line (documented or not). Then it is my responsibility to sort through it and decide which I choose to utilize in my data base. Have a Great Week. [><] Tom Watkins Eau Gallie, Florida Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
