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  Quick Tip: How to join a group

  FamilySearch Community is a family history forum where you can get and give help. You can find a wi…

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  Quick Tip: Where to ask a question

  Asking Questions in FamilySearch Help Categories When inside of a FamilySearch Help category click …

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  FamilySearch Blog: New Library Lookup Service

  The Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, has long been a go-to place to find genea…

  Closed Caleb L 1.1K views 6 comments 6 points Most recent by MaureenE123 June 4, 2021
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  Where to post Community-related ideas

  If you have feedback or ideas for improving the community, please post them at the link below. You …

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  Data transfer

  Community users, I just wanted you to know that the data from the previous community was transferre…

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  Discovering Your Family Narrative

  Studies show that knowing our family narrative and feeling connected to those who have gone before …

  Closed Caleb L 283 views 1 comment 1 point Most recent by verafernandes March 23, 2021
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  Using Newspapers in your Genealogy Search

  For centuries, newspapers were the social media platform for many communities. Newspapers printed n…

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  1900 U.S. Census - Research Guide and Search Tips

  The 1900 U.S. census was the 12th federal census. The census was for people living in the United St…

  Closed Caleb L 192 views 1 comment 2 points Most recent by Linda77925 February 14, 2021
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  Where to Begin with Norwegian Genealogy

  Beginning about 1500, churches in Norway required their clergy to keep christening (or baptisms) re…

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  1900 U.S. Census - Research Guide and Search Tips

  The 1900 U.S. census was the 12th federal census. The census was for people living in the United St…

  Closed Caleb L 164 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by Caleb L January 28, 2021