Use the Heck out of Web Links on Ancestry

While there are a few things about the Ancestry program that irk me, I do like that I can sync with Family Tree maker and I like the layout of the interface.  I like that we can see the timeline, the parents, the wives and children all on one page. I like that images, like those of records, censuses, photos, directory pages, etc are attached to the person. I like that I can add my own source citations (like a record obtained from a local history society or church). 

And another thing? I like that I can add web links to each person as I make a discovery! When I find something that is not on Ancestry, or even another version of what is there, I add the link here. Examples are names of those who took the oath in Devon in 1723, or finding a patent for the company my grandmother worked for and eventually bought. A book on the history of the place where my ancestor lived is another link I like to add.

Here is the profile page of my 3x ggf George King...

You can see that I added 8 web links to this profile. I have the links to the Tithe Apportionments for both Woodleigh and Loddiswell, links to online directories, and a link to all King baptisms in the area at our4bears. I also have a link to information about the Shilston Mill where George lived and worked near Modbury, and where his first three children were born, but it has since been taken down. One of the hazards of putting up links!  I have queries out for more info.  

When you add web links to your profile, you can find that information quickly, and so can people that are researching the same family. Anyone who contacts me about one of my ancestors I always tell them to be sure to check my web links for additional info.

All you who know me, know I am all about sharing.  Share where your information came from as well as the facts and dates. 

Share, share, share!!!!