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‘War Detectives’ appeal to trace kin of WW1 soldier
Karen Clare reports on the latest genealogy news. Got
Guildhall takes leading role in 600th year
The 600th anniversary of Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and
SPORTS Club creates rugby stand memorial
Ashbrooke Sports Club in Sunderland has renamed and
GEDmatch joins forces with forensic science firm
Genetic genealogy sharing site GEDmatch has partnered
Blitz bear joins unveiling of WW2 heritage trail
A project to create a legacy to the Sheffield Blitz
Tying civil knots
Mixed-sex civil partnerships became legal in the UK
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Susie Douglas, the founder of Twitter’s #AncestryHour, looks back to the 1920s and forward to the coming decade…
YOUR FREE RECORDS
At Family Tree we’ve teamed up with UK family history
Gene Therapy
Graham S Holton and Alasdair F Macdonald explain the principles of DNA and how testing can benefit the genealogis
Which test is right for you?
DNA testing is revolutionising the genealogy world and has now become an essential tool in any family historian’s toolbox. There are several different tests and testing companies to choose from, however, and here professional genealogist and DNA detective Michelle Leonard will help you with making the correct choices
Medical DNA testing for family historians
DNA testing is a very well-established tool for family history research, but some of the companies now also provide health and trait reports. Debbie Kennett takes a look at how these newer tests can add to our knowledge
Getting involved in genetic genealogy projects
If you’re thinking of joining, or perhaps even starting, a DNA project, Iain McDonald has some useful advice to help you get the most out of the experience and be well prepared
Investigating Ancient DNA
The discovery of a skeleton in a car park in Leicester
FAMILY TREE LIVE 2020
Come and revel in the wonderful world of family history at Family Tree Live. It’s your chance to immerse yourself and take new steps to enrich your family tree research. From documents to DNA – what will you learn more about at this year’s show?
Solving crimes with DNA
The use of public DNA databases by criminal investigators has caused controversy in recent times, however, the positive outcomes can outweigh the concerns – and hobby genealogists can play their part in putting a bereaved family’s loved ones to rest. Dr Nicola Davies reports on the use of genetic genealogy in solving cold cases
Identifying Dad – 220 years on
Family historian Rebecca Rix reveals how she unveiled the identity of an 18th-century ‘base born’ baby’s father… then used DNA to prove it
What is DNA?
DNA analysis is an important tool in genealogy, but what actually is DNA? What does it look like, and how does it work? Simon Wills explores the science behind who we are, and explains why we are not identical to our ancestors or siblings
The lunch hour genealogist
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
Record collection of the month
Katy Kavanagh, archivist at Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
REASEARCH YOUR HOLOCOUST ANCESTORS
Jeanette Rosenberg provides a guide to researching members of your family who lived through or were murdered by the Nazis in World War II, as we mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the death camps
RESEARCH & REMEMBER
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Techy tips for family historians
Through the coming year, genealogy website specialist Paul Carter will be 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
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
Researching at home
Researching your family history begins at home, and a bit of time spent establishing a firm base before you set out can prove immensely rewarding as your research progresses. David Annal takes you through those first steps to starting your family history
Documents In Depth - #1 Birth Certificate
Between 1 July 1837 and 30 March 1969, the information
Your Family Tree Academy Document Challenges
Now it’s time to put your research skills to the test.
Twiglets
Diarist Gill Shaw charts the rollercoaster ride of researching her family history
Books
Karen Clare explores some of the latest reads of interest to family historians
Lost an ancestor in the census or BMDs? Try this to get back on track
Nick Thorne looks at an online resource to find elusive ancestors
Finding Leslie READER STORY
Linda Gough tells how, growing up with an absent mother and no knowledge of her father, Sheila Morton’s family history was a mystery – until a simple DNA test helped her connect with a birth family that very nearly never existed….
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Brick walls smashed, coincidences occurring, & a few wise words about wills
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The Family Tree Notice Board
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Dotting the i
Diane Lindsay pops the detective hat back on to chase up a genealogical trail that’s gone cold… and eventually realises the clue’s in the small print
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