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Getting Started in Family History 1 · Part 1

Just starting your family history journey? Getting Started in Family History with Cheri Hudson Passey walks you through it step by step—no experience needed! In six easy sessions, discover hidden clues in your own home, learn simple charts to organize your tree, uncover priceless family stories, and master documents, vital records, and census records. Turn your curiosity into a confident, organized family history practice!

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Getting Started in Family History - 1- Home Sources

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:20:44

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Getting Started in Family History - 2 - Forms

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:15:17

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Getting Started in Family History - 3 - Family Stories

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:18:27

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Getting Started in Family History - 4 - Documents

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:17:32

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Getting Started in Family History - 5 - Vital Records

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:20:19

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Getting Started in Family History - 6 - Census Records

with Cheri Hudson Passey

00:29:15

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Getting Started in Family History 2 · Part 2

Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Getting Started in Family History, Part 2 with Cheri Hudson Passey builds on the basics with six practical sessions: uncover clues in cemetery and church records, search online and out in the field, dodge common beginner mistakes, and set up simple systems—research plans, logs, and organization—to keep your growing tree on track. Research with clarity and confidence!

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