GenesReunited advice needed

[Logdore]

Could I have some advice please?

I’ve been contacted by another member of GenesReunited who shares the same name as one of my ancestors and he has asked to see my tree.

He has given me access to his tree, but this contains one name only –his own. He has not given me any information on his family or indicated where he thinks the connection might be. Should I give him access?

I do like to help people where I can, and have often shared my tree with other researchers but can’t help feeling distrustful about this.

[DianaM]

Just ask him for some more info.
Don't feel obliged to open your tree until you're sure there is a connection.

Diana

[Ruskie]

Sounds a bit suspicious to me. I agree, ask for more information - be interesting to see what kind of response you get.

[Duck]

If he has no names in his tree how does he or Genes R know you share a common ancestor   Thats always puzzled me

It once happened to me, I asked for further info and heard no more

Simon

[Mum44]

I expect he found it through the search other trees thingy.

I use that quite a bit - when I'm looking for family of other people I'm doing a tree for - very useful - but I always start out by saying what I'm doing and exlaining that tree isn't on GR

[Duck]

I expect he found it through the search other trees thingy.

I use that quite a bit - when I'm looking for family of other people I'm doing a tree for - very useful - but I always start out by saying what I'm doing and exlaining that tree isn't on GR

Mum44

Thanks, didn't even know there was a search other trees thingy, I will go and have a look.

Simon

[Duck]

Mumm44

I did know that search other trees thingy was there, I'd just forgotton as it is that long since I've used it

Simon

[Mum44]

Forgotten it Simon ?   

 You don't look old enough to be having senior moments!    

[Duck]

Mum44

Where family research is concerned I often get senior moments   

Simon