Keep your files backed up and hard copied!

Co- op trees are very useful for finding answers to your family questions as others who are researching the same branch can offer leads but beware of relying too much on these sites, they are known to be full of errors and can be difficult if not impossible to correct. Keep your info backed up in your own tree that you have full control of offline and at personal tree sites like Ancestry. Co-op sites allow strangers to rip your tree apart and undo all your hard work. Personal trees should always come first.