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Getting Started With African American Research (view source)
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For more information on adding names to the tree, head [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/how-to-start-a-family-tree/ here] | For more information on adding names to the tree, head [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/how-to-start-a-family-tree/ here] | ||
== Step 6: Search for Existing Ancestors == | |||
Look to see if your ancestors are already in the tree by accessing FamilySearch Family Tree. With a database of more than 1.2 billion ancestors, the FamilySearch Shared Tree is a cooperative, public tree, where FamilySearch users can see how they connect to each other. Instead of concentrating efforts on privately constructing individual trees, FamilySearch users work together to build a single, shared tree that helps everyone discover more about their respective ancestors and other family members. | |||
In many instances, people are already working on your tree, unbeknownst to you. Search FamilySearch Shared Tree to see if ancestors have already been captured on the tree, saving you a lot of time and sparing you from unnecessary work. | |||
For instructions on how to search the shared family tree and connect it to your profile, head [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/find-my-ancestors-familysearch-family-tree/ here] | |||