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Friday, March 6th, 2026 at 10:00 PM (GMT+0)
Getting to Know Your Ancestors & Telling Their Stories: Tips for Connection & Sharing
This session invites you to connect with your ancestors on a personal level, exploring the context of their lives and digging deeper than a basic genealogical collection of vital events. The presenters (a BYU genealogy professor and BYU genealogy students) will share tactics and fun examples.
This beginner-level session is sponsored by the BYU Family History Program.
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