Family Tree | August 2026
Reflecting… thinking… taking the time to spot the clues and see the stories – in the everyday lives of our ancestors, and even in our own life too. That’s what we’re all about in this issue of Family Tree.
• Discover census secrets and other stories with Paul Chiddicks
• Wonder: Are you missing out by accepting family history clues just at face value? – asks Chris Paton
• Stop and think: What more do our ancestors’ signatures really tell us about them? – invites David Annal
• The time is now: Uncover ‘The Story of You’! – urges Janna Helshtein, and decide which experiences, values, treasures you’d like to share with the future
Plus, get tips and tactics to help you: trace a life story from cradle to grave, build a top-notch DNA tree, dig deeper into the genealogy records, & so much more.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Family Tree August 2026.