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Access to family tree problem?

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Dorothy

Dorothy Report 21 Apr 2006 21:25

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

fraserbooks

fraserbooks Report 21 Apr 2006 21:28

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.

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 21 Apr 2006 21:44

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