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What’s in a Name? Given Names & Surnames of the Enslaved Ancestor

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Amy Peacock explains the importance of knowing at least the given name of an enslaved ancestor and how documents, such as wills, can assist in putting families together.

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How to Host a Successful Family History Discovery Day (for Latter-day Saints)

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday, February 08
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FamilySearch.org Update

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Findmypast

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