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How to Find Descendants in the United States (view source)
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'''''No shortage of names.''''' It is true you can find more names in three generations of descendancy research than in three generations of pedigree research. So what? There is no shortage of names for pedigree researchers if you are willing to go back a few more generations and concentrate on the immediate children of direct line ancestors.<br> | '''''No shortage of names.''''' It is true you can find more names in three generations of descendancy research than in three generations of pedigree research. So what? There is no shortage of names for pedigree researchers if you are willing to go back a few more generations and concentrate on the immediate children of direct line ancestors.<br> | ||
'''''Latter-day Saints''''' have the responsibility to research submit for temple ordinances direct-line ancestors and their children. Private extraction programs are | '''''Latter-day Saints''''' have the responsibility to research and submit for temple ordinances direct-line ancestors and their children. Private extraction programs are not appropriate. Further, living children and spouses may wish to have the ordinances postponed for near relatives. Acting in conflict with the wishes of the closest living relative can result in bad feelings.<sup>2</sup> | ||
'''''Respect privacy.''''' When doing descendancy research please respect and be protective of the privacy of living people. | '''''Respect privacy.''''' When doing descendancy research please respect and be protective of the privacy of living people. | ||