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Finding Your Roots

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2024-11-06 18:30:00 2024-11-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Finding Your Roots Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors. Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Wednesday, November 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

Join us as we explore how you can use newspapers to expand your family history research and learn more about your ancestors.

Learn the basics of genetic genealogy and how DNA testing can supplement your traditional genealogical research. Explore the different types of tests that are available.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | genealogy | bb-genealogy |

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