I have to admit, until recently I have only dabbled on WikiTree, but lately I’ve been using it to add names to my tree. When I hit a roadblock I go into WikiTree and see if it has info I don’t. I ALWAYS find things that help me with my research. I get names and places and so much more that I use to find references and documents for citations. I feel like I have so much catching up to do.

Like today, I added James Earl Jones to my tree. A lot of people ask me why I “bother” with genealogy. They say “it’s not like it’s a real tree.” Ack! It couldn’t be more real. A family tree is a road map of where you come from to where you are. I am particularly interested in “famous” ancestors because it feeds my imagination.

Mr. Jones is a stepping stone for me to see if I can build any other connections with my Jones lines. I have the indirect link, but I am at a roadblock with my 3rd great grandfather on my father’s side. It’s a long shot, but an avenue I have not tried before.

If anyone has any connections to George Henry Jones b. 26 May 1926, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee > Eugene Franklin Jones b. 8 Sep 1896, Tunica, Mississippi > Israel Jones b. Dec 1872, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee > Washington Jones b. c 1831, Rockingham, North Carolina, please let me know.