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10 Practical Uses of AI for Family History with Andrew Redfern -AI series webinar this Friday. This is a members-only series. Login or join to register.

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Cheri Hudson Passey

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Cheri Hudson Passey is a Professional Genealogist, Instructor, Writer, and Speaker and the owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. Cheri is the host of the genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher, subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services, Inc., for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch.

Cheri's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

Places and Ethnicities
Bridging the Generations: Connecting the Enslaved in Your Ancestor’s Records to Their Descendants
Cheri Hudson Passey
Wed, June 18 2025: 18:00 UTC
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Bridging the Generations: Connecting the Enslaved in Your Ancestor’s Records to Their Descendants
Wed, June 18 2025: 18:00 UTC
Discover methods to trace the enslaved in your ancestor's records to their descendants, bridging generations to connect families.
Places and Ethnicities
Bridging the Generations: Connecting the Enslaved in Your Ancestor’s Records to Their Descendants
Cheri Hudson Passey
Discover methods to trace the enslaved in your ancestor's records to their descendants, bridging generations to connect families.
Wed, June 18 2025: 18:00 UTC
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Cheri's Webinars (29)

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Beginners
Beginning Your Genealogy Journey: 8 Steps to Getting Started
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Beginning Your Genealogy Journey: 8 Steps to Getting Started
The desire to discover our ancestors continues to grow in popularity with the addition of online trees, genealogy TV shows, and the popularity of DNA tests. In this presentation, we will look at how to begin to create a family tree, learn what documents may provide information, and how and where to find them. Using a research plan, organization, and avoiding mistakes are also important habits for every beginner to understand and implement from day one. This presentation will give beginners the confidence they need to begin and move forward with building a correct family tree.
Beginners
Beginning Your Genealogy Journey: 8 Steps to Getting Started
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.0K views
The desire to discover our ancestors continues to grow in popularity with the addition of online trees, genealogy TV shows, and the popularity of DNA tests. In this presentation, we will look at how to begin to create a family tree, learn what documents may provide information, and how and where to find them. Using a research plan, organization, and avoiding mistakes are also important habits for every beginner to understand and implement from day one. This presentation will give beginners the confidence they need to begin and move forward with building a correct family tree.
Fri, April 12 2024: 14:00 UTC
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20:53
Methodology and SkillsMiscellaneousWebinar Shorts
Cousin Connections-How to Find the Living
Cheri Hudson Passey
804 views
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Cousin Connections-How to Find the Living
Learn tips to locate living relatives for collaboration, DNA testing, and more!
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Cousin Connections-How to Find the Living
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Cheri Hudson Passey
804 views
Learn tips to locate living relatives for collaboration, DNA testing, and more!
Fri, January 5 2024: 6:00 UTC
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8:58
TechnologyTechZone
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Genealogy
Cheri Hudson Passey
1.9K views
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5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Genealogy
Learn how to the new AI program, ChatGPT, to help you with your genealogy research.
TechnologyTechZone
5 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Genealogy
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.9K views
Learn how to the new AI program, ChatGPT, to help you with your genealogy research.
Fri, November 3 2023: 14:00 UTC
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1:10:26
Methodology and Skills
Collateral Research-The Secret Sauce to Finding Family Records
Cheri Hudson Passey
1.8K views
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Collateral Research-The Secret Sauce to Finding Family Records
Your ancestors didn’t live and have experiences alone. Researching collateral lines may be the secret sauce you need to find clues that will answer genealogy questions. What is Collateral Research? Research of family members you are not a descendant of.
Methodology and Skills
Collateral Research-The Secret Sauce to Finding Family Records
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.8K views
Your ancestors didn’t live and have experiences alone. Researching collateral lines may be the secret sauce you need to find clues that will answer genealogy questions. What is Collateral Research? Research of family members you are not a descendant of.
Wed, July 5 2023: 18:00 UTC
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1:29:30
Places and EthnicitiesWebtember
Descendants of the Enslaved and Enslavers – Working Together to Discover Family
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Descendants of the Enslaved and Enslavers – Working Together to Discover Family
Sharon Batiste Gillins a descendant of enslaved ancestors and Cheri Hudson Passey a descendant of enslavers share how to overcome emotions and other obstacles to work together to connect families.
Places and EthnicitiesWebtember
Descendants of the Enslaved and Enslavers – Working Together to Discover Family
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.1K views
Sharon Batiste Gillins a descendant of enslaved ancestors and Cheri Hudson Passey a descendant of enslavers share how to overcome emotions and other obstacles to work together to connect families.
Fri, September 2 2022: 18:00 UTC
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1:16:45
Miscellaneous
Reeling ‘Em in with Cousin Bait—10 Ways to Connect with Family
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Reeling ‘Em in with Cousin Bait—10 Ways to Connect with Family
Cousin Bait helps connect with others who may have information about your family. Learn the best ways to share so others can find you.
Miscellaneous
Reeling ‘Em in with Cousin Bait—10 Ways to Connect with Family
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.1K views
Cousin Bait helps connect with others who may have information about your family. Learn the best ways to share so others can find you.
Wed, November 17 2021: 19:00 UTC
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5:34
TechnologyTechZone
From Phone to TV: How to Stream with Chromecast
Cheri Hudson Passey
356 views
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From Phone to TV: How to Stream with Chromecast
Would you like to stream movies on the big screen? Or perhaps share a slideshow of photos on your phone. Cheri Hudson Passey shows you how to use Chromecast to stream from your phone to your TV.
TechnologyTechZone
From Phone to TV: How to Stream with Chromecast
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Cheri Hudson Passey
356 views
Would you like to stream movies on the big screen? Or perhaps share a slideshow of photos on your phone. Cheri Hudson Passey shows you how to use Chromecast to stream from your phone to your TV.
Fri, October 8 2021: 0:00 UTC
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6:39
SoftwareTechZone
3-2-1! Broadcasting Live from Facebook
Cheri Hudson Passey
103 views
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3-2-1! Broadcasting Live from Facebook
Learn how to use the Facebook Live feature to broadcast to family, friends and colleagues.
SoftwareTechZone
3-2-1! Broadcasting Live from Facebook
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Cheri Hudson Passey
103 views
Learn how to use the Facebook Live feature to broadcast to family, friends and colleagues.
Fri, September 10 2021: 0:00 UTC
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3:45
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Become Symbol Savvy: 3 Easy Ways
Cheri Hudson Passey
1.7K views
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Become Symbol Savvy: 3 Easy Ways
Learn how to insert special symbols or international characters using three different methods.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Become Symbol Savvy: 3 Easy Ways
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.7K views
Learn how to insert special symbols or international characters using three different methods.
Fri, July 9 2021: 0:00 UTC
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7:11
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Get it Together! 5 Tips to Make Google Calendar Work for You
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Get it Together! 5 Tips to Make Google Calendar Work for You
These 5 Google Calendar tips will have your calendar organized in no time!
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Get it Together! 5 Tips to Make Google Calendar Work for You
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.8K views
These 5 Google Calendar tips will have your calendar organized in no time!
Fri, May 7 2021: 0:00 UTC
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5:21
Bonus webinarsTechZone
From Cursor to Spotlight: How to Highlight for Clarity
Cheri Hudson Passey
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From Cursor to Spotlight: How to Highlight for Clarity
Learn how to change your default arrow cursor into a spotlight cursor that you can use during presentations.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
From Cursor to Spotlight: How to Highlight for Clarity
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.4K views
Learn how to change your default arrow cursor into a spotlight cursor that you can use during presentations.
Fri, March 12 2021: 0:00 UTC
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8:35
Bonus webinarsTechnologyTechZone
5 Chrome Extensions for Genealogists
Cheri Hudson Passey
3.3K views
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5 Chrome Extensions for Genealogists
Learn about 5 Chrome browser extensions to make you more productive and organized with your genealogy research.
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5 Chrome Extensions for Genealogists
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Cheri Hudson Passey
3.3K views
Learn about 5 Chrome browser extensions to make you more productive and organized with your genealogy research.
Thu, December 24 2020: 18:00 UTC
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6:27
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Customize Your Browsing with Chrome Extensions
Cheri Hudson Passey
2.9K views
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Customize Your Browsing with Chrome Extensions
You may be using Chrome as your browser but did you know there are many add-ons you can add to Chrome to get more out of it? These add-ons are called Chrome extensions. In this video we'll discuss what they are, how they work and where to find them.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Customize Your Browsing with Chrome Extensions
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Cheri Hudson Passey
2.9K views
You may be using Chrome as your browser but did you know there are many add-ons you can add to Chrome to get more out of it? These add-ons are called Chrome extensions. In this video we'll discuss what they are, how they work and where to find them.
Fri, November 6 2020: 18:00 UTC
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8:49
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Searching and Deleting Your Internet Browser History
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Searching and Deleting Your Internet Browser History
Learn how and why to search and delete your internet history on the Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers.
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Searching and Deleting Your Internet Browser History
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.5K views
Learn how and why to search and delete your internet history on the Chrome, Firefox and Safari browsers.
Fri, September 25 2020: 0:00 UTC
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9:49
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Creating a Web Page with Adobe Spark
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Creating a Web Page with Adobe Spark
Learn the easy way to create a web page with the help of the Adobe Spark app!
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Creating a Web Page with Adobe Spark
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Cheri Hudson Passey
729 views
Learn the easy way to create a web page with the help of the Adobe Spark app!
Fri, August 28 2020: 0:00 UTC
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18:48
BeginnersBonus webinarsWebinar Shorts
Getting Started in Family History – 11 – Staying Organized
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 11 – Staying Organized
The best way to ensure success in genealogy is to stay organized. Learn how to organize your paper files, computer files, books and much more!
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Getting Started in Family History – 11 – Staying Organized
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.7K views
The best way to ensure success in genealogy is to stay organized. Learn how to organize your paper files, computer files, books and much more!
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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16:42
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Getting Started in Family History – 12 – Avoiding Mistakes
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 12 – Avoiding Mistakes
There are some common mistakes that beginners make when starting genealogy research. This webinar lists the most commone ones and how to overcome them.
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Getting Started in Family History – 12 – Avoiding Mistakes
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.1K views
There are some common mistakes that beginners make when starting genealogy research. This webinar lists the most commone ones and how to overcome them.
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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11:39
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Getting Started in Family History – 10 – Research Plans and Logs
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 10 – Research Plans and Logs
Learn what genealogy research plans and logs are and how they can help you keep track your research.
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Getting Started in Family History – 10 – Research Plans and Logs
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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Learn what genealogy research plans and logs are and how they can help you keep track your research.
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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15:06
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Getting Started in Family History – 9 – Researching On Location
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 9 – Researching On Location
Not everything is found online! Learn where to look for records that are kept locally or in special collections.
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Getting Started in Family History – 9 – Researching On Location
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.1K views
Not everything is found online! Learn where to look for records that are kept locally or in special collections.
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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15:36
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Getting Started in Family History – 8 – Online Research: Finding family on the Internet
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 8 – Online Research: Finding family on the Internet
Learn how to search digital records online to uncover your family history.
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Getting Started in Family History – 8 – Online Research: Finding family on the Internet
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.5K views
Learn how to search digital records online to uncover your family history.
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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20:59
BeginnersBonus webinarsWebinar Shorts
Getting Started in Family History – 7 – Cemetery and Church Records
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 7 – Cemetery and Church Records
Learn how to make the most of church and cemetery records as you begin your genealogy search.
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Getting Started in Family History – 7 – Cemetery and Church Records
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Cheri Hudson Passey
1.4K views
Learn how to make the most of church and cemetery records as you begin your genealogy search.
Fri, July 24 2020: 0:00 UTC
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8:19
Bonus webinarsTechZone
Creating a Video with Adobe Spark
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Creating a Video with Adobe Spark
Learn how to use the free version of Adobe Spark to create a family history video.
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Creating a Video with Adobe Spark
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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Learn how to use the free version of Adobe Spark to create a family history video.
Fri, June 5 2020: 0:00 UTC
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1:29:28
BeginnersMiscellaneous
Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist
Let's face it. We all make mistakes when we are doing something new. True confessions: as a beginning and not-so-beginning genealogist, I made them all. Still do if I am not careful. “Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist” shares examples of the most common genealogy errors with…
BeginnersMiscellaneous
Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist
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Cheri Hudson Passey
22.8K views
Let's face it. We all make mistakes when we are doing something new. True confessions: as a beginning and not-so-beginning genealogist, I made them all. Still do if I am not careful. “Mistakes I Have Made: Confessions of a Repentant Genealogist” shares examples of the most common genealogy errors with…
Wed, January 8 2020: 0:00 UTC
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29:15
Beginners
Getting Started in Family History – 6 – Census Records
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 6 – Census Records
In part 6 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at census records and how to use them.
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Getting Started in Family History – 6 – Census Records
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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In part 6 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at census records and how to use them.
Fri, April 12 2019: 0:00 UTC
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20:19
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Getting Started in Family History – 5 – Vital Records
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 5 – Vital Records
In part 5 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at vital records and how to find them.
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Getting Started in Family History – 5 – Vital Records
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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In part 5 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at vital records and how to find them.
Fri, April 12 2019: 0:00 UTC
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17:32
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Getting Started in Family History – 4 – Documents
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 4 – Documents
In part 4 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at documents and how to find them.
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Getting Started in Family History – 4 – Documents
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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In part 4 of our Getting Started in Family History series, we take a look at documents and how to find them.
Thu, April 11 2019: 0:00 UTC
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20:44
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Getting Started in Family History – 1- Home Sources
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 1- Home Sources
The best way to get started in family history is to discover the items you already have in your house. This first class will teach you what to look for that you don't realize you already have.
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Getting Started in Family History – 1- Home Sources
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Cheri Hudson Passey
9.7K views
The best way to get started in family history is to discover the items you already have in your house. This first class will teach you what to look for that you don't realize you already have.
Thu, December 27 2018: 0:00 UTC
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15:17
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Getting Started in Family History – 2 – Forms
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 2 – Forms
Forms are one of the tools that help you keep track of your family information as your gather it. Learn what forms to use and best practices for filling them in.
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Getting Started in Family History – 2 – Forms
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Cheri Hudson Passey
4.3K views
Forms are one of the tools that help you keep track of your family information as your gather it. Learn what forms to use and best practices for filling them in.
Thu, December 27 2018: 0:00 UTC
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18:27
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Getting Started in Family History – 3 – Family Stories
Cheri Hudson Passey
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Getting Started in Family History – 3 – Family Stories
One of the greatest sources of clues when getting started in family history is to draw on the stories passed down through your family. Learn how to find these stories and what to do with them.
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Getting Started in Family History – 3 – Family Stories
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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One of the greatest sources of clues when getting started in family history is to draw on the stories passed down through your family. Learn how to find these stories and what to do with them.
Thu, December 27 2018: 0:00 UTC
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