Family Tree magazine June 2013

17 May 2013 By

Family Tree June 2013Family Tree June 2013 is on sale now, packed with insider tips on how to write your family history. Plus, discover if you have what it takes to turn your family history hobby into a successful business! Also inside this issue… how to find BMD certificates; Irish research sources; understand genetic ancestry; alternatives to service records; your stories; & more… Plus, free digital data for every reader!

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How to write your family history Follow these creative tips to write a family history story to remember.
Dedication’s what you need Find out if you have what it takes to become a professional genealogist.
Seeking sources in Ireland? There’s a whole range of records that can help you find ancestors in Ireland.
Alternatives to service records What do you do when Army records don’t survive for your soldier ancestors?
Testing our ties What do you understand about genetic ancestry?
How to find certificates for births, marriages & deaths We continue our getting started in family history series.
The soundtrack of history We sing the praises of sound archives for family history.
Europeana We explore what this digital portal to the past has to offer.
Free digital data Get access to free records via our exclusive family tree search site.

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Deeds not words – To mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Emily Wilding Davison, we explore the suffragette movement in Britain.
The last resort – Find out what life was really like in the workhouse.
‘Doing their bit’ for 75 years – Discover the history and records of WRVS as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Close encounters – The joys of locally available resources revealed.
You rang Ma’am? – Did your ancestor work for the royal family? We examine the role of royal servants.
Kings of comedy – Enjoy fan footage of Laurel and Hardy.
Reader story – So, were they at Waterloo?
History in the garden – Explore the Tudor knot garden.
Twiglets – diary of a family tree first-timer.
Thoughts on… Diane Lindsay is beset by marauders from interspace…

Regulars: Genealogy news; Dear Tom – genealogical miscellany; Your Q&A, plus photo-dating & military advice; Reviews of the latest books, CDs & apps; Mailbox – your letters; Diary dates.

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Plus, we offer a combined print and digital subscription, so you can access your favourite genealogy magazine as soon as it comes out, at any time, anywhere in the world. When taking out a combined print and digital subscription, not only do you make great savings on your print magazine, you also receive a digital copy of Family Tree priced at just 39p per issue. Find out more here.

*36% saving based on shop price when you pay by direct debit for one year. New UK direct debit subscribers only. Offer closes 14 June 2013.

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Family Tree magazine May 2013

19 April 2013 By

Family Tree May 2013Family Tree May 2013 is on sale now, bursting with time-saving tips to help you make the most of your precious family history time! Also inside this issue… how to search the census; Irish religious records explained; British Army records; capturing memories; sharing your discoveries; FFHS web award winners; your stories; & more… Plus, free digital data for every reader!

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25 tips to save you time Not enough hours in the day to immerse yourself in family history? Don’t miss editor Helen Tovey’s time-saving tips to get the best genealogy results quickly.
How to search the census Census basics explained in part two of our series for beginners
How Irish religious records came about Find your Irish roots with this records guide.
Inside story: Talking heads The way we can access family history lectures is changing.
Operational records Get kitted out for military research with our new series on British Army records.
Capturing the memories Discover how to record the stories and recollections of your older relatives.
Preserving the past, looking to the future How to share the fruits of your genealogical labours with a wider audience.
And the winner is… Find out which family history society website was winner of this year’s Geoff Riggs Award.
Free digital data Get access to free records via our exclusive family tree search site.

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Punishment, or promise of a better life? – Why would your ancestor undertake a three or four-month voyage to Australia?
On the face of it – We examine some of our ancestors’ distinguishing features.
Reader story – Seeing the light.
Candle in the war – A wartime tale from a letter sent by a schoolgirl as Paris fell to the Nazis is unravelled.
Ancestral adventures – A genealogy trip to Cork turns into a family history journey never to be forgotten.
Discovering Documents: Fines & fees – We examine documents generated by misdemeanors.
The country house cook – A day in the life of a cook.
War in the kitchen – A taste of food on the Home Front as we explore films for family historians.
Twiglets – diary of a family tree first-timer.
Thoughts on… Diane Lindsay gets hot under the collar about ancestor ‘theft’.

Regulars: Genealogy news; Dear Tom – genealogical miscellany; Your Q&A, plus photo-dating & military advice; Reviews of the latest books, CDs & apps; Mailbox – your letters; Diary dates.

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Do you have an iPad, Kindle Fire or other smart device? You may be interested to know Family Tree is available as a digital edition – visit www.pocketmags.com, the App Store, Google Play or Amazon Appstore. Single issues, back issues and subscriptions are available for PC, Mac, eReaders, smartphones and tablets. A free sample is also available for all devices.

Plus, we offer a combined print and digital subscription, so you can access your favourite genealogy magazine as soon as it comes out, at any time, anywhere in the world. When taking out a combined print and digital subscription, not only do you make great savings on your print magazine, you also receive a digital copy of Family Tree priced at just 39p per issue. Find out more here.

*36% saving based on shop price when you pay by direct debit for one year. New UK direct debit subscribers only. Offer closes 17 May 2013.

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Family Tree magazine April 2013

22 March 2013 By

Family Tree April 2013Family Tree April 2013 is on sale now, packed with ways to search free and online! Also inside this issue… starting out in family history; pre-1841 census records; women in industry; Nonconformists; understanding social rank; specialist libraries; & more… Plus, free digital data for every reader!

Trace your tree for free! Step up your family history without forking out a fortune by following our boot camp guide to free internet resources.
Your first 5 steps Start tracing your tree today with our brand new series.
Tracking down the early censuses We reveal how to take your family tree back before 1841 using the elusive earlier censuses.
How to edit diaries & notebooks Have you inherited a family journal? Find out how to transcribe and share these treasures.
Women in industry The best websites and sources for finding out about female ancestors working in industry.
Show time! Have an inside peek at what happened at this year’s Who Do You Think You Are? Live show with our round-up.
Free digital data Get access to free records via our exclusive family tree search site. Visit family-tree.co.uk/data for more details.

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Clothing our ancestors – We unpick the story of how our ancestors acquired their clothing.
Beliefs apart: Nonconformity in the West Country – Can’t find your ancestor in parish records? Perhaps they were Nonconformists.
Special discoveries… – We explores a selection of specialist UK libraries.
Understanding social rank – Stop the guesswork; understanding social rank can help you work out the right ancestors.
The navvy – Discover the story of one of the toughest, lowliest jobs of the past.
Into battle! – The Battle of Towton was the bloodiest ever fought on English soil; was your ancestor involved?
The People Project – A special Tudor Revels project focused on ordinary 16th-century folk.
Twiglets – diary of a family tree first-timer.
Meandering downriver – We focus on a rare colour film of the Thames in 1935.
Thoughts on… Diane Lindsay rejoices over the discovery of Richard III’s bones.

Regulars: Genealogy news; Dear Tom – genealogical miscellany; Your Q&A, plus photo-dating & military advice; Reviews of the latest books, CDs & apps; Mailbox – your letters; Diary dates.

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Never miss an issue of Family Tree, subscribe today and receive a FREE starter kit! Plus, save 36% on the shop price when you subscribe by direct debit for one year – and get every issue delivered free to your door! Try it today, quote code FTAPR13OFFER.

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Do you have an iPad, Kindle Fire or other smart device? You may be interested to know Family Tree is available as a digital edition – visit www.pocketmags.com, the App Store, Google Play or Amazon Appstore. Single issues, back issues and subscriptions are available for PC, Mac, eReaders, smartphones and tablets. A free sample is also available for all devices.

Plus, we offer a combined print and digital subscription, so you can access your favourite genealogy magazine as soon as it comes out, at any time, anywhere in the world. When taking out a combined print and digital subscription, not only do you make great savings on your print magazine, you also receive a digital copy of Family Tree priced at just 39p per issue. Find out more here.

*36% saving based on shop price when you pay by direct debit for one year. New UK direct debit subscribers only. Offer closes 19 April 2013.

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Family Tree magazine March 2013

20 February 2013 By

Family Tree March 2013Family Tree March 2013 is on sale now, featuring our unmissable guide to the census! Also inside this issue… genealogy boot camp; inside the Bodleian Library; counting your ancestors; privacy laws & family history; jobs for women; your stories; & more… Plus, free digital data for every reader!

Why the census matters to you Discover why the census records are so valuable to your family history with our ultimate guide.
The Genealogy Boot Camp In our first boot camp we take you through your internet paces.
Counting your ancestors Just how many ancestors have we got?
Learning the language of our fathers How to make sense of Welsh records.
Secrets of the 1939 ‘census’ Find out how to trace your wartime relatives using the UK National Register.
Jobs for the girls To mark International Women’s Day, we pick out more than 100 sites and sources for understanding the rural and non-industrial work of our female forebears.
Free digital data Get free access to historic records, including the 1841 Census for Middlesex and the Navy List 1837, family history software and more with our fantastic digital data. Visit family-tree.co.uk/data for more details.

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Exploring the Bodleian Library – Discover ancestral gems among nursing archives at the UK’s second largest library.
Inside story: Working within the privacy laws – How to avoid falling foul of privacy laws when sharing your tree online.
Discovering Documents – The letter of the law
Devon quarter sessions – An exclusive peek inside a unique archive project.
The pawnbroker – We uncover the history of the pawnbroker.
Reader story – Cromwell Street
Football flicks – We focus on Edwardian football to explore the value of film for family historians.
Twiglets – diary of a family tree first-timer.
Thoughts on… Diane Lindsay wonders whether her criminal ancestor Jane was a romantic victim or just a bad girl.

Regulars: Genealogy news; Dear Tom – genealogical miscellany; Your Q&A, plus photo-dating & military advice; Reviews of the latest books, CDs & apps; Mailbox – your letters; Diary dates.

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Never miss an issue of Family Tree, subscribe today and get your first 3 issues for the price of 1! Plus, save over £24 on the shop price when you subscribe by direct debit for one year – and get every issue delivered free to your door! Try it today, quote code FTMAR13OFFER.

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Do you have an iPad, Kindle Fire or other smart device? You may be interested to know Family Tree is available as a digital edition – visit www.pocketmags.com, the App Store, Google Play or Amazon Appstore. Single issues, back issues and subscriptions are available for PC, Mac, eReaders, smartphones and tablets. A free sample is also available for all devices.

Plus, we offer a combined print and digital subscription, so you can access your favourite genealogy magazine as soon as it comes out, at any time, anywhere in the world. When taking out a combined print and digital subscription, not only do you make great savings on your print magazine, you also receive a digital copy of Family Tree priced at just 39p per issue. Find out more here.

*36% saving based on shop price when you pay by direct debit for one year. New UK direct debit subscribers only. Offer closes 22 March 2013.

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Family Tree magazine February 2013

25 January 2013 By

Family Tree February 2013Family Tree February 2013 is on sale now, crammed with super strategies to help you become an expert genealogist! Also inside this issue… discover your parish history; the future of tree sharing; 90+ sites & sources on workhouse & prison workers; chancery records; 9 pages of your questions answered; your stories; & more… Plus, free digital data for every reader!

Create your ultimate problem-solving strategy Don’t miss our expert genealogist’s insider tips for breaking down your brickwalls.
The parish & the manor Get to grips with the origins and history of the parish to understand the lives of your pre-19th century forebears.
Winter warmers Discover how our ancestors dressed for the cold.
Inside story: Speaking the same language? We examine the ways in which 21st-century family historians are now sharing research.
Workhouses, asylums & prisons 90+ websites and sources for researching ancestors who worked in these institutions.
Discover ancestral disputes How to find and use chancery records, and perhaps unearth some spectacular family revelations.
Free digital data Get free access to historic records, including the 1901 Census for Nottinghamshire and the Army List 1910, family history software and more with our fantastic digital data. Visit family-tree.co.uk/data for more details.

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The happiest days of their lives? – We examine old school log books to learn more about our relatives’ early lives.
Grooms, gardeners & gamekeepers – We introduce some of the staff who toiled outdoors within the grounds of a country house.
Local films for local people – In the first part of a new series on film archives and family history, we zoom in on the Mitchell & Kenyon Collection.
Reader story – From Lancashire labourer to Lord of the Manor.
Reader story – My mischief maker.
Reader story – Canadian connections.
Exploring The European Library – Our guide to using this fast online resource finder.
Twiglets – diary of a family tree first-timer.
Thoughts on… A new find on Ancestry threatens to uproot Diane Lindsay’s family tree.

Regulars: Genealogy news; Dear Tom – genealogical miscellany; Your Q&A, plus photo-dating & military advice; Reviews of the latest books, CDs & apps; Mailbox – your letters; Diary dates.

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Never miss an issue of Family Tree, subscribe today and get your first 3 issues for the price of 1! Plus, save over £24 on the shop price when you subscribe by direct debit for one year – and get every issue delivered free to your door! Try it today, quote code FTFEB13OFFER.

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Did you get an iPad, Kindle Fire or other smart device for Christmas? You may be interested to know Family Tree is available as a digital edition – visit www.pocketmags.com, the App Store or Google Play or Amazon Appstore. Single issues, back issues and subscriptions are available for PC, Mac, eReaders, smartphones and tablets.

Plus, we offer a combined print and digital subscription, so you can access your favourite genealogy magazine as soon as it comes out, at any time, anywhere in the world. When taking out a combined print and digital subscription, not only do you make great savings on your print magazine, you also receive a digital copy of Family Tree priced at just 39p per issue. Find out more here.

*36% saving based on shop price when you pay by direct debit for one year. New UK direct debit subscribers only. Offer closes 20 February 2013.

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