Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

Create Maps Using PowerPoint and Google Slides

Kimball Carter, CG®
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A live demonstration of how to create maps for use in genealogical research, evidence evaluation, and/or narratives, using PowerPoint and Google Slides.

Wed, July 1 2026: 15:30 UTC

About the speaker

About the speaker

Kimball Carter, CG®, is a retired graphic artist and Creative Director. He is a Certified Genealogist® with nearly fifty years of family history research experience. For the past six years, Kimball has served at the FamilySearch Library helping pa
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