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Two project leaders,Michael Stills andPeter Roberts, at the RootsTech conference in Utah.

A project is a group of members organized around a topic or volunteer activity. There are "top-level" projects like the ones you see here,sub-projects,project teams andeasy-to-startfree-space projects. See theProject FAQ for more information.

To see if there is an existing project that fits your interests, browse the list below orCategory:Projects, which includes many project teams and free-space projects not listed here.

If you're not sure whether there is a project that fits your interests or have any other questions, ask our friendly community inG2G using the tagprojects.

Topical Projects

Geographical Projects

Acadians

We aim to grow and source one family tree of French immigrants who settled in Acadia during the dates 1600-1763.

Are you interested in the Acadians Project?

• Project Leaders:Cindy Bourque Cooper andGisèle Cormier
• Coordinators:Denis Savard specializes in Acadian DNA and is the professional administrator of Mothers of Acadia Project,
  

• • If you can help as a Project Coordinator , send a note toCindy Bourque Cooper if you're interested. If you don't already have an area of focus, we have tasks you can help with.

• Leader EmeritusJacqueline Girouard with special recognition for all you've done for the Acadian Project!
• Addacadia toyour followed tags.
• We useAcadians Project Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Acadians project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Acadians project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Acadians Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Appalachia

The Appalachia Project is a 205,000-square-mile region that follows the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Mississippi. It includes all of West Virginia and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Are you interested in the Appalachia Project?

• Project Leaders:Sandy Patak
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Appalachia project and get a badge.
• AddAppalachia toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G (tag:Appalachia), Google Group (here) &Discord Channel for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Appalachia project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Appalachia project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.

Australia

TheAustralia Project covers the profiles of people who were born or lived in Australia. It includes Australian First Nations people with familial heritage from, and membership in, the ethnic groups that lived in Australia before British colonisation.

Are you interested in the Australia Project?

• Project Leaders: Veronica Williams,Gillian Thomas andKylie Haese.
• Coordinators:Margaret Haining
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Australia project and get a badge.
• AddAustralia toyour followed tags.
• We use theG2G Forum and the Australia Project Google Group as the primary channels to discuss issues relevant to the Project. Use this link torequest to join the Australia Project Google Group - include your name and Wiki-ID. Our Facebook GroupWikitree in Australia is for informal chat. It is not where decisions are made but we try to alert members to important discussions on G2G for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Australia project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Australia project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Australia Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Bahamas

To coordinate WikiTreers who are researching and improving WikiTree's coverage of families in the Bahamas.

Are you interested in the Bahamas Project?

• Project Leaders:Peter Roberts
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Bahamas project and get a badge.
• AddBahamas toyour followed tags.
• We use g2g for communication.
• Bahamas Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Canada

This is for WikiTreers who are working on Canadian profiles.

Are you interested in the Canada Project?

• Project Leaders:Dave Rutherford,Doug McCallum andRussell Butler
• Coordinators:Christine Daniels (Ontario),Brad Foley (Atlantic Canada Team),Finn Helstrom (Western Canada Team),Danielle Liard (Québec),Doug McCallum (Managed Profiles Team),Alex Stronach (Connectors Team),Peggy Watkins (Trans Canada Trail),Russell Butler (Notables)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Canada project and get a badge.
• Addprojects toyour followed tags.
• We useCanada Project Google Group for communication.
• Canada Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Denmark

This project is for those with an interest in Denmark and its history.

Are you interested in the Denmark Project?

• Top Level Project:Nordic
• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators: Denmark: Vacant
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Denmark project and get a badge.
• Addnordic toyour followed tags.
• We useNordic Project Google Group for communication.
• Denmark Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Early Scandinavia

The mission of this project is to improve and merge the many early Scandinavian profiles on WT, both fictional and historical. The profiles belonging in this project should be born in a location ruled by Scandinavians and have a birth year before the year 1200.

Are you interested in the Early Scandinavia Project?

• Top Level Project:Nordic
• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators:Rakelle (Østenstad) Teschner
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Early Scandinavia project and get a badge.
• AddEARLY SCANDINAVIA toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups for communication.
• Look at one of the Early Scandinavia project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Early Scandinavia Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

England

The goal of the England project is to reach as high a standard of work as possible on English profiles and to increase the number of English profiles on WikiTree.

Are you interested in the England Project?

• Project Leaders:Amelia Utting,Joan Whitaker,Lizzie Griffiths,Ian Speed,Elizabeth Viney andMaddy Hardman
• Coordinators:Stephen Heathcote &Roy Walmsley(Categories),Dave Welburn &Steve Whitfield(Counties),Ros Haywood(Living Notables),Jo Fitz-Henry &Nic Donnelly(Managed Profiles),Kathy Nava &W. Robertson(Membership),Hilary Gadsby &Malc Rowlands(Orphan Trail),Celia Marsh(Profile Improvements),Carol Keeling &Fran Weidman(Project Challenges),Janet Wild(Thons),Marjorie Gibbon &Ros Haywood(Topics)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the England project and get a badge.
• AddEngland toyour followed tags.
• We useDiscord andEngland Project GoogleGroup for communication.
• England Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Finland

The goal of this project is to bring together Finnish people, and those of Finnish descent, in one place to collaborate on Finnish profiles.

Are you interested in the Finland Project?

• Top Level Project:Nordic
• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators:Juha (Niskakoski) Soini
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Finland project and get a badge.
• Addnordic toyour followed tags.
• We useProject Nordic Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Finland project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Finland Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

France

The mission of the France Project is to support research and collaboration on profiles of French people, as well as people of French heritage or origin.

Are you interested in the France Project?

• Project Leaders:Isabelle Martin
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the France project and get a badge.
• Addfrance toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogleGroups for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the France project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the France project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• France Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Germany

The objective of the Germany Project is to create genealogies and biographies for those families that came from Germany and its population in Russia, Poland, Austria, and Switzerland.

Are you interested in the Germany Project?

• Project Leaders:Dieter Lewerenz
• Coordinators:Florian Straub,Jelena Eckstädt,Helmut Jungschaffer,Danny Gutknecht andSteve Thomas (seecontact info below)
• AddGERMANY toyour followed tags.
• We useseveral tools for communication.
• Germany Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Global

The Global Project also serves as a central hub for a diverse range of projects. It acts as a parent for projects with a global scope that lack existing project affiliations. Additionally, it offers a welcoming space for emerging projects which don't currently fit within established project structures or meet the requirements for top-level or sub-project status.

Are you interested in the Global Project?

• Project Leaders:David Randall andKylie Haese with Team support fromEowyn Walker andSteve Harris
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Global project and get a badge.
• AddGLOBAL toyour followed tags.
• We useGlobal Project Google Group for communication.
• Global Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Hungary

The purpose of the Hungary Project is to help new members with Hungarian ancestry. Members of the project can also identify and correct WikiTree profiles indicating Hungarian ancestry. The Hungary project will also create and correct village categories for Hungary

Are you interested in the Projects Project?

• Project Leaders:Maggie N
• Coordinators:J.Palotay
• Hungary Project Member List.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Projects project and get a badge.
• AddHungary toyour followed tags.
• We use g2g for communication.
• Projects Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Ireland

A project for WikiTreers with Irish ancestry or an interest in Ireland.

Are you interested in the Ireland Project?

• Project Leaders:Richard Devlin,Jen Hutton andFeargal Hennigan.
• Coordinators:David Loring, Counties Teams.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Ireland project and get a badge.
• Addirish_roots toyour followed tags.
• We useThe Google Group for the Ireland Project and the Ireland Project server on Discord for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Ireland project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Ireland project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Ireland Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Italy

Are you interested in the Italy Project?

• Top Level Project:Global
• Project Leaders:Global Project (acting)
• Coordinators:Chris Ferraiolo (lead),Frank Santoro
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Italy project and get a badge.
• AddItaly toyour followed tags.
• We useItaly Project Google Group for communication.
• Italy Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Latin America

The Latin America project is the umbrella project for the history and genealogy of the 20 Latin American nations: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Are you interested in the Latin America Project?

• Project Leaders: Líderes:Mindy Silva with Team support fromSteve Harris
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Latin America project and get a badge.
• AddLatin America toyour followed tags.
• We useDiscord for communication.
• Latin America Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Mexico

The purpose of the Mexican Roots Project is collaboration on profiles of individuals and families directly associated with Mexico. The Mexican Roots Project is open to anyone who has an interest in the history or genealogy of Mexico.

Are you interested in the México Project?

• Top Level Project:Global
• Project Leaders:Mindy Silva
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the México project and get a badge.
• AddMéxico toyour followed tags.
• We useMéxico Project Google Group for communication.
• México Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Netherlands

Are you interested in the Netherlands Project?

• Project Leaders:Eef van Hout
• Coordinators:Coen Jacob Dijkgraaf,B.W.J Molier,Joop van Belzen
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Netherlands project and get a badge.
• AddNetherlands toyour followed tags.
• We use the g2g and Discord for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Netherlands project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Netherlands project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.

New Zealand

Are you interested in the New Zealand Project?

• Project Leaders:Eowyn Walker
• Coordinators:Fiona McMichael(Membership),Campbell Braddock(Project Challenges),Melanie Paul(Notables and Managed Profiles).
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the New Zealand project and get a badge.
• Addnew_zealand toyour followed tags.
• We use primarily theG2G Forum andDiscord for communication.

Nordic

Umbrella project for the Nordic countries.

Are you interested in the Nordic Project?

• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators: (Nordic Project, Sweden and Early Scandinavia);Ole Selmer (Denmark);Leif Biberg Kristensen (Norway);Sigurður Eysteinsson andDagmar Thorisdottir (Iceland);Rakelle (Østenstad) Teschner (Early Scandinavia); andJuha (Niskakoski) Soini (Finland)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Nordic project and get a badge.
• Addnordic toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups for communication.
• Nordic Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Norway

Are you interested in the Norway Project?

• Top Level Project:Nordic
• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators: Norway:Leif Biberg Kristensen
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Norway project and get a badge.
• Addnordic toyour followed tags.
• We useNordic Project Google Group for communication.
• Here is the Norway project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Norway Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Poland

The purposes of the Poland Project is to develop, maintain and do improvements on profiles at WikiTree for those who lived in Poland or have Polish ancestry.

Are you interested in the Poland Project?

• Top Level Project:Global
• Project Leaders: Global Project
• Coordinators:Skye Sonczalla (lead),Tina Kobus andMaggie N.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Poland project and get a badge.
• AddPOLAND_EUROPE toyour followed tags.
• We usePoland Project Google Groups (log in to Google before clicking link) & Discord for communication.

Portugal

The goal of this project is to gather people together to collaborate on Portuguese profiles in order to increase their presence on WikiTree and ensure that they can be of the best standard possible.

Are you interested in the Portugal Project?

• Project Leaders:Mindy Silva
• Coordinators: Regional Development:Christina Garcia, Profile Management: TBD, Membership:Cheryl Hess
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Portugal project and get a badge.
• AddPortugal toyour followed tags.
• We usePortugal Project Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Portugal project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Portugal project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Portugal Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Puerto Rico

Are you interested in the Puerto Rico Project?

• Project Leaders: Líderes:Karen Lowe andPip Sheppard
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Puerto Rico project and get a badge.
• AddPuerto Rico toyour followed tags.
• We usePuerto Rico Project GoogleGroup for communication.
• Puerto Rico Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Québécois

A Project for members interested in helping to create, source, connect, and improve profiles related to the people and places in Canada, Nouvelle-France - today, territory of province of Québec.

Are you interested in the Quebecois Project?

• Top Level Project:Canada
• Project Leaders:
• Coordinators:Danielle Liard
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Quebecois project and get a badge.
• Addquebecois toyour followed tags.
• We useWikiQuebecois Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Look at one of the Quebecois project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Quebecois Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Scotland

The goal of the Scotland Project is to help Scottish profiles reach the highest standard possible and to increase the number of Scottish profiles on WikiTree.

Are you interested in the Scotland Project?

• Project Leaders:Doug McCallum,Jen Hutton,Jacqueline Baxter, andSheena Tait
• Coordinators:Linda Peterson (Profile Improvement);Dawn (Graham) Britz (Managed Profiles)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Scotland project and get a badge.
• Addscotland toyour followed tags.
• We useScotland Project Google Group for communication.
• Scotland Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Slavic Roots

Are you interested in the Slavic Roots Project?

• Top Level Project:Global
• Project Leaders: David Randall

• AddSLAVIC_ROOTS toyour followed tags.
• We useSlavic Roots Google group for communication.
• Here is the Slavic Roots project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Slavic Roots Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

South Africa

A top-level umbrella project covering the areas encompassed in South Africa currently and historically.
A project focused on profiles with South African connections, as well as working together to make WikiTree more South African friendly.

Are you interested in the Projects Project?

• Project Leaders:Ronel Olivier,André Laubscher,Susanna de Bruyn,Pam (Cormac) Cormac Smith
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Projects project and get a badge.
• Addsouth_african_roots toyour followed tags.
• We useSouth Africa Google group for communication.

Spain

The goal of the Spain Project is to increase the presence of Spanish profiles on WikiTree and to raise the standard of research into Spanish profiles and records. It is our goal to help make profiles of those born in Spain the best that they can be.

Are you interested in the Spain Project?

• Project Leaders:Mindy Silva
• Coordinators: (Profile Management)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Spain project and get a badge.
• AddSpain toyour followed tags.
• We useSpain Project GoogleGroup for communication.
• Here is the Spain project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Spain Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Sweden

Sweden Project is a project for WikiTreers, of any nationality, who are interested in helping make the Swedish profiles at WikiTree the very best they can be.

Are you interested in the Sweden Project?

• Top Level Project:Nordic
• Project Leaders:Missy Berryann
• Coordinators: TBD
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Sweden project and get a badge.
• AddSweden toyour followed tags.
• We useNordic Project Google Group for communication.
• Sweden Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Switzerland

The Switzerland Project is focused on adding, sourcing and improving profiles of persons associated with Switzerland and their ancestors.

Are you interested in the Switzerland Project?

• Project Leaders:Barry Smith
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Switzerland project and get a badge.
• Addswitzerland toyour followed tags.
• We usea Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Switzerland Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Wales

The Wales Project is for WikiTree users interested in profiles related to the Welsh people and their descendants around the globe.

Are you interested in the Wales Project?

• Project Leaders:RIch Devlin,Lizzie Griffiths,Ian Speed
• Coordinators:Todd Gilbert (Managed Profiles),Steve Bartlett (Profile Improvements),Hilary Gadsby (Counties),Stuart Awbrey (Topics Teams and Membership)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Wales project and get a badge.
• Addwales_project toyour followed tags.
• We useWales Project Google Group for communication.
• Wales Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

United States

A project to gather many of the US-related sub projects together, spanning from before the USA was a nation to its current state.

Are you interested in the United States Project?

• Project Leaders: Ellen Smith and Darlene Athey Hill
• Coordinators:Linda (Carruth) Peterson
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the United States project and get a badge.
• Addunited_states toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the United States project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the United States project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• United States Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Themed Projects

Cemeterists

Are you interested in the Cemeterist Project?

• Top Level Project:One Place Studies
• Project Leaders:Steven Harris andRobin Shaules
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Cemeterist project and get a badge.
• Addcemeteries toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G for communication.
• Cemeterist Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Disasters

For WikiTreers interested in the development of profiles for victims, survivors, rescue workers or humanitarian aid workers of all disasters all over the world from ancient until the present, as well as free-space pages detailing the events.

Are you interested in the Disasters Project?

• Project Leaders:Lizzie Griffiths.Maddy Hardman andJoan Whitaker.
• Coordinators:Mary Richardson &Lynette Jester - andDonna Tucker Baumann (Titanic)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Disasters project and get a badge.
• Adddisasters toyour followed tags.
• We useWorldwide Disasters Project Google Group for communication.

European Royals and Aristocrats

The oldest and largest project on WikiTree, EuroAristo's focus is on the noble families of Europe from 1500 A.D. to the present day. Pre-1500 profiles are part of the more recent Medieval Project.

Are you interested in the European Aristocrats Project?

• Project Leaders:John Atkinson,Darlene Athey Hill
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the European Aristocrats project and get a badge.
• Addeuroaristo toyour followed tags.
• We use g2g for communication.
• European Aristocrats Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Holocaust

The Holocaust Project's mission is to reinforce remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust, which stands amongst the most atrocious events of savagery in the history of the human race.

Are you interested in the Holocaust Project?

• Project Leaders:Elaine Martzen
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Holocaust project and get a badge.
• Addholocaust toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Holocaust project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Holocaust project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Holocaust Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Huguenot Migration

This project focuses on those French-speaking Protestant Christians who fled their French-speaking homelands (France, Alsace-Lorraine, today's Belgium etc.) to avoid religious persecution, migrating to other countries, including England, Holland, and Germany. It includes second and third generation Huguenot family members, born outside their parents' French-speaking homeland, who then migrated beyond Protestant Europe to North & South America, South Africa, the East Indies etc.

Are you interested in the Huguenot Migration Project?

• Project Leaders: Ron Lamoreaux
• Coordinators:Open-if interested, please contact Ron Lamoreaux
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Huguenot Migration project and get a badge.
• Addhuguenot toyour followed tags.
• We use G2G along with theHuguenot Project Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Huguenot Migration Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Jewish Roots

Are you interested in the Jewish Roots Project?

• Project Leaders:Elaine Martzen andBob Hvitfeldt.
• Coordinators: seeking additional volunteers.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Jewish Roots project and get a badge.
• Addjewish_roots toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups and G2G (use jewish_roots tag) for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Look at one of the Jewish Roots project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Jewish Roots Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Magna Carta

The goal of this project is to categorize and improve profiles of the twenty-five medievalbarons who were surety for Magna Carta; about two hundred proven American colonialGateway Ancestors who were their descendants; and the documented lineages that connect them.

Are you interested in the Magna Carta Project?

• Project Leaders:Michael Cayley,Jen Hutton
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Magna Carta project and get a badge.
• Addmagna_carta toyour followed tags.
• We useMagna Carta Google group for communication.
• Look at one of the Magna Carta project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Magna Carta Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Mayflower

For WikiTreers who are working on the profiles of the Mayflower passengers and their immediate families.

Are you interested in the Mayflower Project?

• Project Leaders: Anne B andBobbie (Madison) Hall
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Mayflower project and get a badge.
• Addmayflower toyour followed tags.
• We useMayflower Discussion in G2G for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Mayflower Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Medieval Project

In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or Medieval Period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. This Project is for WikiTreers who arepre-1500 certified and interested in improving the profiles of people that lived prior to the year 1500 A.D.

Are you interested in the Medieval Project?

• Project Leaders:John Atkinson,Feargal Hennigan,Darlene Athey Hill
• Coordinators:Joe Cochoit,Jack Day,Andrew Lancaster
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Medieval project and get a badge.
• Addmedieval toyour followed tags.
• We use G2G andthe Medieval Google group for communication.
• Here is the Medieval project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Medieval project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Medieval Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Military and War

The purpose of this project is to build profiles and pages for the various military and war related events in our ancestries.

Are you interested in the Military and War Project?

• Project Leaders:
• Coordinators:Terri RickMary Richardson
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Military and War project and get a badge.
• Addmilitary_and_war toyour followed tags.
• We useMilitary and War Google Group for communication.
• Military and War Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Native Americans

A top-level project to manage and develop sub-projects according to tribe, event or other area of historical or cultural interest. The geographic scope will be lower 48 states plus Alaska in North America. The time frame will cover pre-colonial until the present.

Are you interested in the Native Americans Project?

• Project Leaders:Eowyn Langholf
• Coordinators:Kathie Forbes,Jillaine Smith,Robert Teague,Ronald Prentice
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Native Americans project and get a badge.
• Addnative_americans toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G,WikiTree Native Americans Google Group, and#native-americans channel on the WikiTree Discord Server for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the Native Americans project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the Native Americans project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• Native Americans Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

New Netherland Settlers

This project focuses on New Netherland families who settled the area during Dutch rule, and also includes their ancestors, descendants and other members of the New Netherland community. The primary period of interest ended in October 1674, but other people who were in the New Netherland area before 1700 and settlers' descendants who were born there as late as 1776 may also be included. See the project page for more details.

Are you interested in the New Netherland Settlers Project?

• Project Leaders:Ellen Smith andBarry Smith
• Coordinators:Steven Mix,Mark Weinheimer
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the New Netherland Settlers project and get a badge.
• Addnew_netherland toyour followed tags.
• We useNew Netherland Settlers Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the New Netherland Settlers project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• Look at one of the New Netherland Settlers project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• New Netherland Settlers Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Notables

A project to help add and connect the people and families of Notables throughout history to our global tree.

Are you interested in the Notables Project?

• Project Leaders:Scott Fulkerson,David Randall,Russell Butler with WikiTree Team support fromAbby Glann.
• Coordinators:Margaret Haining,Jelena Eckstädt,N. Gauthier,Chris Miller,Ian Beacall,Nicolas LaPointe, andBrian Quesnell.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Notables project and get a badge.
• Addnotables toyour followed tags.
• We use theNotables Discord Channel for communication.
• Notables Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

One Name Studies

For anyone who wants to pursue a One Name Study, allowing sharing and collaboration with other members while keeping the structure of the study using categories.

Are you interested in the One Name Studies Project?

• Project Leaders:Jacqueline Baxter andKylie Haese
• Coordinators:Christine Daniels
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the One Name Studies project and get a badge.
• Addone_name_studies toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the One Name Studies project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• One Name Studies Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

One Place Studies

For people participating in one place studies and wanting to make the most of WikiTree categories and other features to support those studies.

Are you interested in the One Place Studies Project?

• Project Leaders:Sandy Patak withTeam support fromAzure Robinson
• Coordinators:Mark Lemen
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the One Place Studies project and get a badge.
• AddOne_Place_Studies toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G and#one-place-studies on the WikiTreeDiscord Server for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Look at one of the One Place Studies project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• One Place Studies Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Palatine Migration

The WikiTree Palatine Migration Project aims to support research and collaboration on profiles of German-speaking migrants, usually called "Palatine Germans" or "Palatines," who settled in North America, Ireland and elsewhere in the 18th century, prior to the American Revolution.

Are you interested in the Palatine Migration Project?

• Project Leaders:Dave Rutherford andKie (Entrikin) Zelms
• Coordinators:Michael Schell,Gina Meyers andAnn Risso;Ellen Smith is our Reserve Leader
• Addpalatine_migration toyour followed tags.
• We usePalatine Migration Project Google Group andPalatine Migration Project Bulletin Board for communication.
• Palatine Migration Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Puritan Great Migration

For WikiTreers interested in the early Puritan colonists who started arriving after the Mayflower and form the 20-40k settlers who arrived in New England mostly between 1621 and 1640.

Are you interested in the Puritan Great Migration Project?

• Project Leaders:S Willson,Bobbie (Madison) Hall andAmy (Crawford) Gilpin
• Coordinators:Ann Browning (Research) andBrian Quesnell
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Puritan Great Migration project and get a badge.
• Addpgm toyour followed tags.
• We useWikiTree's PGM General Group (on Google) ;G2G; and WikiPGM on Discord for communication.
• Puritan Great Migration Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Religion

The Religion Project is an umbrella project for religion-related projects.

Are you interested in the Religion Project?

• Project Leaders:Eowyn Langholf,Jamie Nelson (Latter-Day Saints),Doug McCallum

• Addreligion toyour followed tags.
• We useReligion Project Google Group for communication.
• Religion Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Societies

The mission of the Societies Project is to have a foundation of resources for individuals who are interested in, or part of, any genealogical society (this also include historical societies and libraries).

Are you interested in the Genealogical Societies Project?

• Project Leaders:Eowyn Walker,Abby Glann

• Addsocieties toyour followed tags.
• We use g2g for communication.
• Genealogical Societies Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

US Presidents

To coordinate the efforts of WikiTreers who are working to improve the profiles of the US presidents, their Vice Presidents, as well as their descendants and ancestors.

Are you interested in the US Presidents Project?

• Project Leaders:Robin Lee
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the US Presidents project and get a badge.
• Addpresidents toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle US Presidents discussion group. Ask to join! for communication.
• US Presidents Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

US Southern Colonies

Covering ancestors who lived in the Southern Colonies of pre-1776 America.

Are you interested in the US Southern Colonies Project?

• Project Leaders:Darlene Athey-Hill andScott McClain
• Coordinators:Mary Richardson (Membership),Sandy Patak (Colonial Teams), andScott McClain (Managed Profiles) are three of our Project Coordinators, and we have a lot of great Team Leaders. Please see theTeams page for the entire roster of the project's leadership team.
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the US Southern Colonies project and get a badge.
• AddSouthern_Colonies toyour followed tags.
• We useWikiTree US Southern Colonies Google Group for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Here is the US Southern Colonies project'sSuggestion List. Working on these is a great way to contribute.
• US Southern Colonies Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

William Penn and Early Pennsylvania Settlers

For WikiTreers interested in the people who immigrated from Europe to Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas starting in 1682.

Are you interested in the William Penn and Early Pennsylvania Settlers Project?

• Project Leaders:SJ Baty
• Coordinators:vacant (inquire if interested)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the William Penn and Early Pennsylvania Settlers project and get a badge.
• Addpenn toyour followed tags.
• We usePenn Project Google Group &the PENN tag in G2G. for communication.
• Look at one of the William Penn and Early Pennsylvania Settlers project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.
• William Penn and Early Pennsylvania Settlers Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Functional Projects

Accessibility Angels

The Accessibility Angels Project's mission is to find solutions to help people who, due to disability or aging, need some extra help using WikiTree.

Are you interested in the Projects Project?

• Project Leaders:David Selman; Team Support:Betsy Ko
• Coordinators:Vacant
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Projects project and get a badge.
• Addaccessibility toyour followed tags.
• We useAccessibility Angels Google Group for communication.
• Projects Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Adoption Angels

WikiTree Adoption Angels are volunteers who have taken on the mission of helping adoptees look for and connect with their biological families.

Are you interested in the Adoption Angels Project?

• Project Leaders:Eowyn Langholf andEmma MacBeath
• Coordinators:Pam Smith (Mentors)
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Adoption Angels project and get a badge.
• Addadoption_angels toyour followed tags.
• We useAdoption Angels Google Group for communication.
• Adoption Angels Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Ambassadors

WikiTree Ambassadors are volunteers who are active in social media and/or blogging and who are dedicated to helping share the WikiTree love!

Are you interested in the Ambassadors Project?

• Project Leaders:Azure Robinson andEowyn Langholf
• Coordinators:Chris Ferraiolo Team Leaders:Liza Gervais
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Ambassadors project and get a badge.
• Addambassadors toyour followed tags.
• We useAmbassadors Google Group &#ambassadors channel onDiscord for communication.
• Ambassadors Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Arborists

WikiTree Arborists are volunteers who have taken on the mission of improving the overall health of our single world WikiTree, specifically seeking out and merging duplicate profiles.

Are you interested in the Arborists Project?

• Project Leaders:Robin Lee andGillian Thomas
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Arborists project and get a badge.
• AddArborists toyour followed tags.
• We useWikitree-arborists Google Group for communication.

Categorization

The Categorization Project is a functional project that exists to bring together WikiTreers who want to help manage thecategory hierarchy and encourage the use ofcategorization throughteams that are aligned with the project's goals.

Are you interested in the Categorization Project?

• Project Leaders: Team support fromSteve Harris
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Categorization project and get a badge.
• AddCategorization toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups for communication.

Cemeterists

Are you interested in the Cemeterist Project?

• Top Level Project:One Place Studies
• Project Leaders:Steven Harris andRobin Shaules
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Cemeterist project and get a badge.
• Addcemeteries toyour followed tags.
• We useG2G for communication.
• Cemeterist Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Connectors

A project focused on connecting all the loose branches around WikiTree to our main Global Family Tree.

Are you interested in the Connectors Project?

• Project Leaders:Sandy Patak andDavid Randall with Team support fromAbby Glann
• Coordinators:Erin (Soltysiak) Robertson
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Connectors project and get a badge.
• AddConnectors toyour followed tags.
• We use Monthly Challenge on G2G &Discord Channel for Project Members orDiscord Channel for Challenge Participants for communication.
• Connectors Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Data Doctors

Members working together to use tools that seek out errors on our site.

Are you interested in the Data Doctors Project?

• Project Leaders:Aleš Trtnik
• Coordinators:Janet Langridge
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Data Doctors project and get a badge.
• Adddata_doctors toyour followed tags.
• We usethe Data Doctor Project Google Group andG2G for communication.

DNA

For those interested in improving how WikiTree works for genetic genealogists and integrates DNA test information.

Are you interested in the Projects Project?

• Project Leaders:Karen Lowe
• Coordinators:John Kingman; Team Leaders:Mags Gaulden,Peter Roberts
• Adddna toyour followed tags.
• We useDNA Project Google Group for communication.
• Look at one of the Projects project'sexample profiles to see what we hope for in profiles that are part of our project. Other excellent examples from our project and others can be found in theExamples Gallery.

Greeters

A friendly group of members who welcomenew guest members and answer questions about WikiTree.

Are you interested in the Greeters Project?

• Project Leaders:Ginny Fields,David Selman,Pip Sheppard
• Coordinators:John Vaskie
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Greeters project and get a badge.
• Addgreeters toyour followed tags.
• We useGreeters Google Group for communication.
• Greeters Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Integrators (G2G)

This project focuses on integrating WikiTree andG2G, the Genealogist-To-Genealogist Forum.

Are you interested in the G2G Integrators Project?

• Project Leaders:David Selman andPip Sheppard
• Coordinators: PC Needed
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the G2G Integrators project and get a badge.
• Addg2g toyour followed tags.
• We usethe G2G Integrators Google Group for communication.
• G2G Integrators Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Mentors

Mentors help people to become the best WikiTreers that they can be, whether that be coming alongside new members, helping people to learn how to source, do merges, understand DNA, work with GEDcompare, understand Styles and Standards, or pre-1500 profiles. They also work with those who are struggling to understand WikiTree's uniquely collaborative community and work towards helping resolve conflicts and improving communication.

Are you interested in the Mentors Project?

• Project Leaders:Robin Lee,Emma MacBeath,Susie Officer,David Selman,Amy Gilpin andIan Speed with WikiTree Team support fromEowyn Langholf andBetsy Ko
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Mentors project and get a badge.
• Addmentors toyour followed tags.
• We useMentors Google Group for communication.
• Mentors Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Profile Improvement

To bring together WikiTreers who love to make profiles beautiful and correct! We clean up messybiography sections and sources, and try to setstandards for attractive, useful, and well-written biographies.

Are you interested in the Profile Improvement Project?

• Project Leaders:Debi Hoag andKay Knight
  Voyage Team LeadRobin (Dodge) Shaules and Unknowns Team LeadPam (Anderson) Smith
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Profile Improvement project and get a badge.
• Addprofile_improvement toyour followed tags.
• We useDiscord and G2G with tagsprofile_improvement andunknowns for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!
• Profile Improvement Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

Rangers

A Project for members who are interested in helping to prevent forest fires.

Are you interested in the Rangers Project?

• Project Leaders:David Selman andElaine Martzen with WikiTree Team support fromBetsy Ko
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Rangers project and get a badge.
• Addrangers toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups for communication.

Templates

The mission of the Templates project is to provide guidance and assistance in the development, documentation, improvement, usage and debugging of templates.

Are you interested in the Templates Project?

• Project Leaders: Team support fromSteven Harris andAleš Trtnik
• Coordinators:N/A
• Answer ourG2G welcome post to join the Templates project and get a badge.
• Addtemplates toyour followed tags.
• We useGoogle Groups for communication.
• Check out ourmaintenance categories for our project needs, then jump in and start helping!

Tree Huggers

The mission of the Tree Huggers project is to make sure members are happy, well-connected and know they are appreciated!

Are you interested in the Tree Huggers Project?

• Project Leaders:Emma MacBeath,Dieter Lewerenz with Team Support fromEowyn Langholf andJulie Ricketts

• Addwikitree_love toyour followed tags.
• We useTree Huggers Google Group for communication.
• Tree Huggers Project Member List.
• Here is what our members are working on.

WikiTree Apps

This project is for discussing and sharing tools to make WikiTree better. It includes external tools and the development of apps. This group is especially for those with technical skills.

Are you interested in the WikiTree Apps Project?

• Project Leaders:Jamie Nelson,Kay Knight
• Coordinators:Ian Beacall
• Addwt_apps toyour followed tags.
• We use theWikiTree Apps Google Group for communication.

New Projects

If you don't see a project above that fits your ancestors or interests, maybe you should lead the way and create one!

SeeStarting a New Project.