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MyCousins – A Shared Journey*, written by John Elcik and Beth Gamache, was published to subscribers on May 3rd.  It is the story of their collaboration building the Elcik family tree.

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These are the seven most frequently asked questions and their answers (Q&A).  If you have others, please reach out to us using the Contact Us form. We love our mail. –

Will I find my family tree on MyCousins?

What advice do you have for genealogy beginners?

How do we preserve our family history? 

What family tree software do you use? Why?

Which DNA test have you taken? Why?

Why use multiple software platforms?

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