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| June 12 – Workshop: 5 Minute Genealogy Episode 11: Find Help from Others Online<br>You may have asked yourself: “I’ve been trying to stay excited, but I just feel discouraged. How can I enjoy my genealogy and find more success?” Researching alone can be tedious and discouraging. In this episode, Jesse and Tom will show you how working with others online and in person can recharge your family history research and help you discover more information about your family. You will learn how to use collaborative websites like wikis, forums, and online community family trees to connect with other people who may be searching the same family names.
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| <br>5 Minute Genealogy Episode 18: Get Help With Locations<br>You may have asked yourself: “My ancestors are from a different country. Do I have to go there to find their records?” “What resources are on FamilySearch.org to help me?” “I’m at home. What resources do you have that can help me from here?” You don’t have to travel far to access your family history records. In this episode, Jesse and Tom will show you how to use the courses, wikis, and other great tools on FamilySearch.org to find your ancestors and get answers to your questions—right from home.<br>
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