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Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 226 Send Message	Dorothy	Report	21 Apr 2006 21:25
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 226 Send Message	I have received two messages in the last few days asking for access to my tree, I have replied to both but when I go to my contacts list neither of their names appear to be on it. Is anyone else having the same problem or is it just me? Di
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 0 Send Message	fraserbooks	Report	21 Apr 2006 21:28
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 0 Send Message	The name in the contact list is the first name in someone's tree. For a woman this is her maiden name. If you sort your contacts by date you should get some clue. A good tip if you give someone access to your tree you need to let them know your birth name.
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 226 Send Message	Dorothy	Report	21 Apr 2006 21:44
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 226 Send Message	I've sorted by date and they are both men so am assuming no name change. Other contacts I have had before and after appear in there but not these two, the only difference being that both chaps have just asked for access whithout ever contacting me before if that makes any difference? Di