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Friday, March 6th, 2026 at 10:00 PM (GMT+0)
Branch by Branch: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing the FamilySearch Tree
Whether your branch of the FamilySearch tree is full or still taking shape, this user-friendly session will help you learn how to contribute stories, photos, and other records to document your own life and the lives of your ancestors. Learn to use FamilySearch tools—including AI—to find missing information and family members and add them to the tree.
This beginner-level session is sponsored by the BYU Family History Program.
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Create a free FamilyTree Keepsake
Now that you have built your tree, turn it into a beautiful memento of your history
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