Five Lesser Used Features of FamilySearch Family Tree (February 14, 2024)

"Five Lesser Used Features of FamilySearch" covers the following features:
Start Discovering Your Family Story
About page
Time Line and Map page
Chats, Notes, Discussions and Brief Life Story (Collaboration Tools)
Following feature

As we research and work in tree, we often fail to use or review some of these lesser used features.  Come join us as we cover the where, why and how of these features. In addition to enriching your own journey in FamilySearch, these features are essential to understand so you as helpers can assist others become familiar with them.


 

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