Using FamilySearch

Wed, Aug 23 2023

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Woodneath Community Room 1 and 2

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Subjects

Genealogy

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Hopkins, Kayla MGC

Registration

Registration Required

Get the most out of the FamilySearch website. Learn tips for searching records, using the research wiki, finding family trees, using the Family History catalog, and more. This in-person beginner-level class requires basic computer literacy.

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