Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I correct an error ? I see an incorrect name, incorrect spelling, wrong date, etc.
• For every individual in the database, there is a tab just above the dark green horizontal bar that says “Suggest”.
  Click this tab to let me know about it.
• I have a picture of so-and so. Would you like me to email a scan to you ?
• You better believe I would ! – as long as you or your family are original owners of the image.
  Copyright rules are observed here.
• My immediate family has a connection to someone in this database. Should I submit all of my family information ?
• This is entirely up to you, and always appreciated, but please keep in mind:
  - no living people are included in the database
  - this research focuses on specific lines of descent, so it might be a good idea to contact me first
• Why are there no living people in the database ?
• Everyone has a right to their own personal privacy. Likewise, genealogy data has been known to aid in identity theft.
• Does this database include all descendants of Edward Pearce and Frances Brassington ?
• No, not even close. This is a work in progress. It does not appear that anyone has ever tried to link this particular family before.
• Are you a Mormon ?
• No.
• Why are you doing this ?
• For fun. Genealogy is the ultimate jigsaw puzzle.