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NEWS

Karen Clare reports on the latest genealogy news. Got a story to share? Email editorial@family-tree.co.uk

Dear Karen

Karen Clare is wowed by information about the numbers of family burials readers have found in a single churchyard or cemetery… and unearths a few more surprising tales in this issue’s column of genealogical gems

Is there such a thing as ancestral memory?

Kim Cook looks at the possibility that we may inherit more from our ancestors than we realise!

How to start a one-name study

Our family surnames are packed with stories, clues and connections about our roots. Here surname guru Julie Goucher explains how to research a surname and shed new light on your family’s past

Discover the mental health benefits of family history research

Family history research is not just an absorbing and fascinating hobby, it’s also good for you. Well, isn’t that great to hear? Dr Kim Fleet explains the benefits

Twiglets

Diarist Gill Shaw charts the rollercoaster ride of researching her family history

Working in theOutposts of Empire

Stephen Wade looks at the emigrants from British shores in late Victorian and Edwardian days, and turns back the pages of the past - investigating a shipping line handbook - to get a glimpse of our ancestors’ travels and adventures through their own eyes

Your DNA Workshop

DNAdiscover your story

Keen to become (even) better at family history? of course you are!

Whether you have a clear goal in mind, or wish to enrich your understanding of the wider world of family history, the Family Tree Live show at Alexandra Palace this April is your chance to immerse yourself, beginner, intermediate or experienced… come along and learn more about the hobby you love!

Family Tree Live lectures & workshops Friday 17 April 2020

A glimpse down memory lane

Family history software: An introduction

As family history enthusiasts, our time is precious, and using a family history program can be invaluable for helping to us to keep organised, create great research, and enjoy the process, says Helen Tovey. Read on to see how family history software might help you too…

Books

Helen Tovey & Karen Clare explore some of the latest reads of interest to family historians

The family Tree SUBS CLUB

Welcome to the Family Tree Subscriber Club. When you’ve joined Family Tree not only do you save money on your favourite family history read, you can also enter the ‘Subs Club’ competitions and offers - only available to subscribers to Family Tree

Spotlight on… Somerset & Dorset Family History Society

Patricia Spencer introduces a society that spans two counties with strong links and offers a lively events programme and helpful research centre

DIARY DATES

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Your letters

Connections, memories, and one good genealogical turn … leading to another

Coming next in FamilyTree

Learn how these essential records can help you trace

Gift that keeps giving

Diane Lindsay ponders four decades of family history, which is still providing nuggets of gold in a brand new era

Techy tips for family historians

Through this year, genealogy website specialist Paul Carter is mentoring three lucky readers who submitted entries to the Family Tree ‘Win a website’ competition last summer. As they each work on creating their family history website with Paul, we hope these hints and steps will inspire you to create your own family history website too. This issue we meet our third winner…

Join The Family Tree Academy & become a skilled family historian

The Family Tree Academy is specially created to help you discover more about the records, resources and research skills you need to become the best genealogist you can be! Read on to find out how join in with Family Tree Academy challenges

Tips for searching genealogy websites Researching online: part 1

Once you’ve examined any old family documents you or your relations may hold, the next step is to begin exploring the web. Follow David Annal’s beginner guidelines below

How did you du?

Discover how you got on with last issue’s challenges. Family Tree Academy tutor David Annal gives the answers below

Honouring family heroes

People from all walks of life were recognised for bravery by the Royal Humane Society. Simon Wills explains how you might find an unexpected hero among your ancestors

The lunch hou r g e n e a l og i s t

Being busy doesn’t mean you have to neglect your favourite hobby, you can still learn in your lunch break! Squeeze just 60 minutes of family history into your daily routine and you’ll soon start to see your tree blossom. It’s time to tuck into Rachel Bellerby’s genealogy treats

TUNE IN TO THE PAST Digging up mining stories

Mine the rich seams of the National Coal Mining Museum for clues, to gain a glimpse of the memories of miners’ work, homes lives & communities

Your questions answered

With our experts Jayne Shrimpton, Mike Sharpe, Mary Evans, Graham Caldwell and David Frost