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Learn how to trace your family tree! Every issue is packed with: family history research advice hands-on learning experiences to help you become an ancestor super-sleuth & step-by-step guides to show you the path to tracing the past. From vintage documents to the latest in DNA, we’re here to help you discover more! Get the latest in genealogy news, software, books, archives and expert answers. Plus enjoy those reader stories that remind what it means to trace your family story. Research & remember your roots with Family Tree!

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Blenheim Palace WW1 hospital album

Dr Simon Wills RIP

Balchin Family Society reaches 30 year milestone

1841 Census now on Map Explorer at TheGenealogist

Celebrating 10 years of the Green Room

Napoleonic War teenage prisoner of war uniform: unique survivor • The uniform worn by Napoleonic War teenage prisoner of war Charles Hare has been donated to the National Maritime Museum, along with his papers, and this unique collection went on public display for the first time, ahead of Trafalgar Day 2024

ARE WE RELATED? MODELLING ANCESTRY AND KINSHIP • Have you ever wondered whether we are all related, or how many ancestors and cousins you have? Physicist and family historian Alan C Smith explores these questions and discovers some surprising facts about our extended families

DISCOVER: FREE ONLINE FAMILY HISTORY BOOKS • Through the Internet it’s possible to access thousands of antiquarian books that can enrich your family history research. But what are the Internet sites that provide this access? How are they used? What treasures can be found? Phil Isherwood will show you how to find these excellent, free resources to immerse yourself in family history reading this winter

Dear Paul • This month, Paul Chiddicks delves into the records surrounding the demise of our ancestors and makes some very interesting discoveries in the process

How to keep your DNA findings ORGANISED! • Feeling as though your DNA research could be better organised? Help is at hand. DNA Advisor Karen Evans explains why it is so important to keep good notes and shares practical ideas on how to keep your DNA research super-orderly

Making the most of the COURT OF CHANCERY RECORDS • This month, Family Tree Academy tutor David Annal gives us an insight into the Court of Chancery records, a fascinating family history resource that remains relatively under used

FAMILY TREE PLUS Frequently asked questions • We want to share the exciting features of our online membership, Family Tree Plus, with you, and answer the questions that often get asked. Discover more about the webinars and videos, the Family Tree Library, and the many other benefits of the online membership here.

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THE LIFE AND LIES OF Ernest William Taylor • Genealogist and author Chloe O’Shea uncovers a fascinating trail of lies, deception and bigamy in researching the life of her great-grandfather, Ernest Taylor

SHARING STORIES OF LOTTIE • Gill Shaw pieces together more of her 2x great-aunt’s history and hears about the family’s life in Reims and Paris

MANCHESTER AND LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY • Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society mlfhs.uk are celebrating 60 years of helping people find their ancestors, wherever they might have wandered

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED • With our experts Graham Caldwell & Mary Evans

Photo corner • Costume historian and photo dating expert Jayne Shrimpton shares advice to help you date your unidentified pictures and so put names to the faces of the past

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