I enjoy discussing genealogy with all of you. Wish I had more time to do more
of it. Thanks for your patience. I'm sure the same goes for Anne, Bobbe and
Jack.
I get alot on inquiries re. possible books published on the Chamblees. Jack
Chamblee's book on Alabama Chamblee's is coming along nicely. You'll really
love having a copy. I saw a sample before Christmas. I'm sure Jack will
announce when it's printed, etc.
Someone requested I post the info below to the list. And so it shall be. This
is also posted on the Nash Co USGenWeb page.
This knowledge might help when soliciting information from individuals at
various query sites. --D'Ann
10 Common Mistakes in Asking Others for Info on Your Ancestors
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1. The genealogy you are asking for is too contemporary, only your immediate
family would know the answers
2. Not writing for death, birth certificates, social security records. You
need to get before 1900 to really connect with others working on your line.
[Remember, the rule is: Go backwards in time ONE step at a time beginning
with yourself gathering ALL the records you can on the way. You must REPROVE
family oral history or any genealogy given to you without documentation]
3. Assuming you have the right to ALL the research done by another person and
asking for "all" of it.
4. Sending e-mail: (A) forgetting some people get dozens of inquiries a day
or a week and may not be able to reply promptly or to your satisfaction, (B)
not signing your name to the e-mail, (C) writing one-line cryptic messages,
(D) not telling the reader how you found their name and e-mail address and
who you really are.
5. Withholding--not sharing a substantial amount of information to warrant a
fair "trade"
6. Putting your name on someone else's research (even by accident), the
person you are sending it to could be the original author.
7. Giving too many personal details not pertinent to the genealogy research
itself when you query a person or place queries on a site.
8. Expecting others to do the research for you
9. Not offering to pay for copying costs, postage, or if you are
wise--offering to pay for requested research time.
10. Not saying thank you in a generous way and not reciprocating for what you
have received.