WikiTree has been growing for17 years from the grassroots up. We are now the most accurate & trustedcollaborative family tree.
Today we have1,284,887 community members and43,571,997 ancestors and cousins on our tree,15,594,999 of which haveDNA connections.
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Connection Checkers
new This week we're playing aThanksgiving Connection Checkers game.
To play: #1.) See how you relate to 12 attendees at Plymouth's first Thanksgiving in 1621 on the "Big Tree." #2.) Attempt toverify your connection withreliable genealogical sources.
Ask when you need help. We're a friendly community and we help each other.
Question of the Week
new What is something you learned about your family history at aholiday dinner?
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Today's Latest Posts
newGreat people helped me when I first joined WikiTree. Their patience and assistance showed me that WikiTree is truly a great place.
There's something incredibly satisfying about adding people to the tree... It feels like placing a missing puzzle piece, knowing that I'm helping document someone's place in history and making it easier for others to find their connections.
An essential place that every genealogist should add to.
As an African American who has successfully found many of my enslaved ancestors, I feel the work that is done here on WikiTree will help others to do the same thing.
The most helpful community of genealogists that I have found anywhere.
WikiTree is the greatest of all genealogy websites. ... such a caring, collaborative environment.
WikiTree is the one place where I feel my time and energy moves the needle.
Contributing here feels like leaving a lasting impact.
I was missing a sense of purpose in individual genealogy. WikiTree offers a simple goal and a truly collaborative approach: everyone working on different pieces of the same puzzle.
I felt like I stumbled on a pot of gold when I found this site.
WikiTree has changed my life. It brought my extended family together. I have a heritage I never knew, wonderful cousins to talk to, and amazing WT members ready to help.
I feel that after I pass, my mark left on the world will remain ... I become a part of history when I contribute to WikiTree.
I joined WikiTree in 2014. I was searching for a free site which did not limit the number of profiles I could add. I like that my research will be there for future generations.
As a professional genealogist, I know the importance of being able to find reliable sources. ... I'm honored to be part of this wonderful community.
For the serious genealogist, I believe there is no better alternative to WikiTree.
I came to WikiTree after 20+ years of being a paid member at Ancestry. ... NOTHING beats this One World Tree!
The chance to work with so many talented genealogists in a supportive environment like this is priceless.
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