 | Have learned to "cast a wide net" and, as I find them, to include descendants of ancestors, not just direct ancestors. Posting my research online at Rootsweb.com has allowed others with overlapping research to find me and to collaborate at times. This has included sharing and identifying photos & family papers + brainstorming together or taking advantage of where we each can more easily do research. I also include folks who might be related to mine, in order to keep track of them, and so as not to confuse them with my main targets. I show my sources so that others don't have to reinvent the wheel, and they can more easily see if I have jumped to confusions or have flimsy evidence that needs more research. |