To get the most out of this workshop, you must:
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Bring a laptop computer (Mac or PC)
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Download RootsMagic Essentials (free software) on your laptop
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Create free account with FamilySearch.org
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Have a minimum of two generations information with:
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Your name, birthdate and place of birth
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For each parent: full name including mother’s maiden name and a minimum of a parent’s birth year (even an estimate) and place of birth (at least a state or country)
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For each set of grandparents: at least a first name, an estimate of birth year (but not essential), and a residence at some point in their lives
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Bring a USB stick (to back up your research: Important!)
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Optional: bring any other documents, photographs, and sources
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You will also use pen, paper, and a calculator (computer calculator is fine)