Collaborative Trees: Making Them Work for You

Drew Smith
Jan 15, 2025
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About this webinar

Genealogists can work together using the FamilySearch Family Tree, WikiTree, and Geni. Learn the differences among them and the best practices for each.

About the speaker

Drew Smith is an associate librarian emeritus at the University of South Florida Libraries in Tampa, specializing in genealogical research. He is the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast and the host...
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    Jane Nelson
    1 year ago

    Excellent overview of the topic. Drew Smith has an extremely pleasant speaking voice.

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    William Robinson
    1 year ago

    Thanks

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    Phil James
    1 year ago

    Presentation was great. I listen to some of Drew's podcasts, but never heard him lecture. See you at RootsTech2025? The idea of really collaborating is truly frightening... This helped me see how it can fit into my larger picture!

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    Janet Medina
    1 year ago

    Excellent information.

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    Gary Gates
    1 year ago

    Fantastic! It was a great definition and information on the different collaborative trees. Hearing more about them from Drew made me feel better about the guard rails and the things I could do to help other genealogists understand the information I add in, as well as understanding their logic on their connections.

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    Diana P Enser
    1 year ago

    Very interesting and informative.

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    Jeanne Mease
    1 year ago

    I was familiar with the concept and have worked with the FamilySearch Family tree a little bit. I didn't know exactly what the others were. This was such good information and will help me go back and look again. I have a subscription to MyHeritage but I don't know what level. I'm going to go look! Thanks so much for a clear and concise introduction to these.

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    Laurel Brown
    1 year ago

    Such a fantastic addition to FamilyTreeWebinars! Drew has such amazing experience to share. Great presentation about the 3 collaborative tree options and the similarities PLUS the differences.

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