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Family genealogy disclosure contract?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
genealogy
cyn_hatmaker asked:


We’re having a reunion for my maternal grandmother’s mother’s family (mom’s, mom’s mom’s family) .
I’d like to set up a genealogy table because I need dates and stories before the storytellers of the family are gone.
Most genealogy sites online either warn, or won’t post current info on living family members.
I’d like to put this online to share with others; or maybe publish it as a booklet for the family once I get the info together.

I was thinking of a simple form saying something to the effect of “Smith-Jones Family Reunion”.
Names/addresses, birth, death, burial, stories, etc.
A check box if you’re filling it out for someone else, living/dead.

What legalese do I need to use to get their permission to publish? And does this need to be notarized? I have a great-aunt who’s a notary.
Thanks!

 

Is there a legal way for my to meet with my father and ask him questions about my genealogy?

Saturday, June 17th, 2006
genealogy
Lisa m asked:


my father was sent to federal prison for 18 years as a tier 3 *** offender, I was the victim. I know that part of is probation is that he is not allowed to contact me, my siblings, or our biological mother. is there any way for me to set up a supervised interview with him, (not willing to do it unsupervised)

 

Is there any legal precedent that can be used to force websites (such as genealogy.com) to remove my personal?

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
genealogy
rakesh s asked:


Is there any legal precedent that can be used to force websites (such as genealogy.com) to remove my personal information. This is information that I did not provide to them, and I do not want posted for security reasons.