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Exploring RootsMagic-A Genealogy Software!
2026-02-25 11:00:00 2026-02-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Exploring RootsMagic-A Genealogy Software! With expert Bruce Buzbee from Roots Magic we will explore the benefits and techniques to truly strengthen your genealogy research! Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

Wednesday, February 25
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-25 11:00:00 2026-02-25 12:00:00 America/New_York Exploring RootsMagic-A Genealogy Software! With expert Bruce Buzbee from Roots Magic we will explore the benefits and techniques to truly strengthen your genealogy research! Online - Virtual Room - West Oaks

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Virtual Room - West Oaks

With expert Bruce Buzbee from Roots Magic we will explore the benefits and techniques to truly strengthen your genealogy research!

Make sure you don't miss this wonderful lecture!  You will learn how to navigate and effectively use this genealogy software.   

Check out www.rootsmagic.com to learn more about it!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy |

TAGS: | westoaks | bb-genealogy |

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