In the podcast episode of "Research Like Pro," Betsy Ko, a mentor and leader of the WikiTree Events Committee, discusses her background and role at WikiTree. Betsy began her genealogy journey influenced by a family belief related to historical ties and deepened her commitment by studying genealogical principles. She participates in projects focused on England, Scotland, Wales, and Canada, leads the Events Committee, mentors new members, and hosts livecasts.
WikiTree itself was described as a platform where users can collaborate on building a single, shared family tree. Starting an account on WikiTree is straightforward, with different types of accounts available to suit user needs. The platform encourages collaborative and enjoyable genealogical research, supported by rules that facilitate productive engagement. Users can upload GEDCOM files to streamline the process of adding extensive genealogical data.
Features on WikiTree include a search function, a surname index page, and detailed ancestor profiles that show change logs and identification numbers. Editing profiles is guided by standards to ensure accuracy and necessitates adding sources. New profile creation requires careful duplication review and source documentation. Special features like the relationship and connection finders help explore familial connections, and free space profiles allow for documenting broader family narratives. The integration of DNA with genealogy on WikiTree was briefly mentioned, promising more detailed coverage in a future episode.
Links
Betsy Ko's Biography at Wikitree - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ko-31
WikiTree Honor Code - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Honor_Code
How to Use WikiTree article - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:How_to_Use_WikiTree
WikiTree New Member How to Guide - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:New_Member_How-To
Free Space Profile - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:Free-Space_Profile
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WikiTreeOfficial
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