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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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Organization Skills for Family Historians

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 12
Kathryn Grant
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Where Do the Records Come From? The FamilySearch Record Acquisition Process

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sunday, April 12
James Tanner
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No Tech Skills Needed: Using AI to Boost Your Family Tree

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, April 19
Jerroleen Sorensen
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