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FamilySearch Basics: Basic Research Skills

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 13
Kathryn Grant
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Using the Timeline: Grid Practical Examples

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 27
Kathryn Grant
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The Timeline Grid: An Easy Way to Track, Organize, and Use Your Research

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 13
Kathryn Grant
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Virtual Classes

Using Local and State Censuses for Genealogical Research

by James Tanner (9 February 2025)
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Your Ancestors Paid Taxes: Using Tax Records to Find Your Ancestors

by James Tanner (26 January 2025)
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Update on Handwriting Recognition and Full-text research on FamilySearch

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, June 08
James Tanner
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Using Records That Are Not Genealogy Records

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, June 01
James Tanner
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Taking Advantage of More Digital Newspapers Online

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, May 18
James Tanner
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Unlocking the genealogical treasures in the Library of Congress

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, April 13
James Tanner
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Looking for Genealogical Records in U.S. Counties

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 30
James Tanner
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The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy

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Ten Thousand Year Calendar

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Research Outlines

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U.S. Church Records Do Exist: Find Your Ancestors with Church Records

by James Tanner (12 January 2025)
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WorldGenWeb Project

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USGenWeb Project

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AI, Handwriting Recognition, and Full-Text Searches

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, February 23
James Tanner
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Open Your Ancestors’ World with Gazetteers

by James Tanner (8 December 2024)
48:53
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