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Success Tips for Getting Started with Family History

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Learn how to successfully begin your family history research and avoid a common mistakes and misconceptions with help from genealogist Kathryn Grant.

Upcoming Webinars

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No Webinar - Independence Day

5:00 PM
Thursday, July 04
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U.S. Military Pension Files (1776-1916): A Gold Mine for Family History Research

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, July 11
Julia A. Anderson
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What can I do if my Ancestors came from Hungary?

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, July 18
James Tanner
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The Family History Guide for Latinos

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, July 25
Ada Nelson and Maribel Medina
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If you use it, cite it. Understanding genealogy source citations

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 01
James Tanner
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Scottish Family History Research: Beyond the Basics

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 22
Maureen Brady
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