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Dennis J Yancey
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March 29, 2023 edited July 9, 2024 in General Questions

The below are various examples that show just how talented and skilled many of our Youth can be as it relates to Genealogy and Family History


Never under-estimate what are YOUTH can accomplish if they are invited and and accept the invitation to become involved in Family History


Some examples of teenagers who have shown a real passion for family history and genealogy

Magic FIngers

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nJ14_DWzFa4

School Projects for Family HIstory

https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=vynYIXlYtxE

Girl researches US Presidents

https://www.youtube.com/embed/uw2mkHmIKOA

Boy solves Cold Case through genetics

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/college-student-genetic-genealogy-helps-solve-hazleton-cold-case-eric-schubert-marise-chiverella-james-forte/523-3407bf38-f9d6-4d85-8936-70186b232fbd


Some activities for youth

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Family_History_Activities_for_Youth


Promises to the Youth

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2013-06-1920-youth-and-family-history?lang=eng

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  • AnneLoForteWillson
    AnneLoForteWillson mod
    April 13, 2023

    @Dennis J Yancey These are great ideas! Have you posted them in our Engaging Youth in Family History group?

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