Karen Clare
Welcome to the first Dear Karen! As Family Tree’s assistant ed, I’ve been the invisible link in the email chain between you and Tom Wood for more than a decade, collecting in your fantastic, puzzling, funny and tragic family history stories to pass on for his popular genealogical miscellany. Since we reported in our June issue that Tom was handing over the reins of his much-loved column after nigh on 30 years in the driving seat, many of you have written in to tell us you’ll miss him. We’ve sent Tom all your kind letters and emails and know they are very much appreciated, so thank you. I have big shoes to fill as I follow in Tom’s footsteps but I’m excited about the challenge ahead – and I know you lovely lot have plenty of juicy genealogy mysteries and stories to share. I look forward to travelling on our family history adventures together.