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Family of Isidro Reyes, grandson of Juan Francisco Reyes, ca 1880. Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection, UCLA Library Special Collections.

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Family Tree Maker Hits the Road: California Tour, February 16–21, 2026

Family Tree Maker is coming to California! In February 2026, the Family Tree Maker team will embark on a six-stop tour across the state, bringing live, in-person presentations to genealogy societies and Family Tree Maker user groups from San Diego County to Sacramento. Executive Director Duff Wilson and Genealogy Community Ambassador Mark Olsen will lead each event, offering interactive demonstrations of the latest edition of Family Tree Maker, a preview of what’s ahead, and

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