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How to Read and Understand a Will

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Wills and probate files are among the most valuable genealogical research sources imaginable. They may contain information about entire families and are some of the most accurate documents we can explore. As a genealogist, I wish the many people who search for birth, marriages, and death records, (BMD) would begin looking for and using wills in their research. Come and learn how to start using wills to enhance you genealogical experience.

Upcoming Virtual Classes

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Using the Timeline Grid: Practical Examples

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 08
Kathryn Grant
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Using Google Gemini to do Genealogical Research

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 08
James Tanner
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How to Find and Verify Gateway Ancestors

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 15
Jerroleen Sorensen
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