SHARING WITH OTHERS
This site is intended to be a resource for those researching WILBANKS and WILLBANKS family histories and
genealogy. For simplicity all references to the family are made as WILBANKS, assuming
this to include those WILLBANKS with two "L's" as well.
Publicizing your lineage can be beneficial. It allows other researchers to determine
if there is a common connection to their lines and fosters sharing of information.
This page includes various methods available to share your family history and research with others.
It is not a recommendation or endorsement of any of them.
Please thoroughly investigate the individual policies and procedures of each before making
a decision on where to place your records.
Be aware that some services require membership and therefore limit the exposure of your data to others.
Those who find the data of interest may be charged for release of the submitter's name.
Also note that unless specifically covered in your agreement, your data could be resold or used in
profit-making enterprises. Read the fine print!
- ANCESTRAL FILE
Cost to Submit: none
Cost to Retrieve: none
Format: proprietary (downloadable) database on CD-ROM
Internet access public trial started in March 1999
Available to: the public
Where: LDS Family History Centers, and numerous libraries holding "Family Search" CDs
Submitter Data: name and street address at time of submission
Comments:CDs cannot be purchased for in-home use
- ANCESTRY WORLD TREE
Cost to Submit: none
Cost to Retrieve: none
Format: WWW viewable, downloadable GEDCOMs for PC and Mac
Available to: internet users
Where:http://www.ancestry.com/worldtree/tree.htm
Submitter Data: email address posted
Comments:
- FAMILY TREE MAKER WORLD FAMILY TREE
Cost to Submit: none
Cost to Retrieve: CD or data subscription purchase
Format: customizable reports, downloadable GEDCOMs for PC
Available to: CD owners; selected CDs available in some public libraries
Where:http://www.familytreemaker.com/wfttop.html
Submitter Data: CD serial number required
Mote: There is a grassroots submitter list maintained at http://www.inlink.com/~nomi/wftlist/.
Comments:
- GENSERV
Cost to Submit: none - GEDCOM file required
Cost to Retrieve: GEDCOM file + $0 to $35 per year, depending on services
Format: WWW viewable reports, no downloadable GEDCOMs
Available to: Submissions accepted from the public; Internet access required for retrieval
Where:http://www.genserv.com/gs/gsh2sub.htm
Submitter Data: Email address and/or postal address available to paid members
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