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Using FamilySearch Wiki

This class taught by John Vilburn will cover how to contrubute, edit and navigate the new FamilySearch Wiki. We now have a wonderful tool to use to collaborate and share useful information about the places and people we are researching. Come learn how to use it.

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Comparing and Merging 2 Database Files

We'll go over how to use Compare and Sync to see the difference between the data in your file and the data you are importing. You'll be able to see which records match existing data, and how they differ. Finally, we'll show you how to bring exactly what you want into your database. This will help you keep your information organized as you receive PAF or Gedcom files from your relatives.

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Basic Research Practices in the Age of New FamilySearch

Guest Presenter: Janet Hovorka- Popular Genealogical Speaker

Grounding yourself in the foundations of good research can help you be a more effective genealogist whether in the library or on the internet. We’ll discuss primary and secondary sources, original and compiled records and how to track your research effectively. Now source centricity is more important than ever and so are your methods for citing sources. And now that you can work on New FamilySearch, do you need your own copy and how do you keep your own copy without a lot of work?

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Using "Get My Ancestors" to Update Your File 

We will be using this FREE downloadable program to quickly extend out family tree. We'll show you how to download a few generations of family records from the new.FamilySearch.org website and save them as a PAF File. It is a quick and easy way to add a branch to you existing tree, or create a starter tree.

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FamilyInsight for Beginners

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Syncing Your File with FamilySearch™ using FamilyInsight

Learn to use FamilyInsight to synchronize PAF files with the new.familysearch.org website. We'll walk you through an actual synchronization so you can quickly start updating your records and helping others. After the presentation, there will be a short question and answer session.

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