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Family Trees: Using Ancestry.com


Classes - Adult / Special Interest -
Adult Classes Winter/Spring 2026

Ancestry.com is one of the most powerful genealogical tools we have – but it can be very intimidating. If you have been wanting to jump in but are not sure where to start, this is the class for you! I will explain how to get started, how to search for records and handle hints, what NOT to do when you find a match in someone else’s tree, what privacy settings to use, how to incorporate DNA test results, and how to use offline software like Family Tree Maker to keep your data safe. Enroll now to get a jump start on your research. I wish someone had given me these tips back when I started – maybe I wouldn’t have had to start my tree over from scratch! You can leapfrog those blunders and build a strong, interesting tree that will be a resource for generations to come. Your family history will be safe and sound. Optional: bring a laptop to follow along live.

Youth ages 15-17 may register and attend with a registered adult. 

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Instructor

Rebecca Shamblin


Rebecca Shamblin has published multiple family history books, tracing her genealogy back hundreds of years. She has a Master’s degree in Communication Arts and has presented seminars to groups across the country, helping to make genealogy and authorship accessible for everyone. Her book, "Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book" is available on www.rebeccashamblin.com.

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Central Campus - Wayzata Central Middle School CMS : A405
Monday, Mar 9
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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Min Age   15 yr.

$ 35.00
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Central Campus - Wayzata Central Middle School CMS : A405
Monday, May 11
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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$ 35.00
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