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PatSeg

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16. There are people who visit cemeteries
Sat Aug 31, 2013, 07:19 PM
Aug 2013

and document the headstones. It often helps other searchers who are unable to do so.

I what you mean about the bad info. I've learned to check for citations and resources, as many people just copy what they find on another tree. It can be a big chore to undo a mistake that has touched many generations, so I try to be sure what I'm adding is credible.

That is really great that you found out about your mother's family. Adoption and all its secrets can really screw things up. Opening those doors is especially rewarding. Everyone deserves to know their roots.

Face Book Genealogy pages [View all] dgibby Aug 2013 OP
Apparently lots of people pipi_k Aug 2013 #1
Many Fr-Canadian names have variations throughout the years, No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #2
Yeah, it's those dit names... pipi_k Aug 2013 #6
I started 2 family groups of FB, dgibby Aug 2013 #3
I wouldn't have pipi_k Aug 2013 #7
I know there is a Judge family in Montana. grasswire Aug 2013 #10
Thanks PatSeg Aug 2013 #4
I'm not exactly sure how to use FB for genealogy research No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #5
Use the FB search, dgibby Aug 2013 #8
I'll give it a whirl. No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #9
I've been surprised how many times PatSeg Aug 2013 #12
yup CountAllVotes Aug 2013 #15
There are people who visit cemeteries PatSeg Aug 2013 #16
Huge UGH CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #17
So decrepit, nosy cousin PatSeg Sep 2013 #18
Yes, my cousin sent me a copy of her book CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #19
That is quite an accomplishment PatSeg Sep 2013 #20
Wow that is so very true! CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #21
That is amazing PatSeg Sep 2013 #22
thanks for the tip grasswire Aug 2013 #11
Cool! dgibby Aug 2013 #13
Just found this on FB. Looks like an excellent resource. dgibby Aug 2013 #14
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