Inside the January 2020 issue of Family Tree:

BMD masterclass

Birth, marriage and death records are the backbone of family history research, and some of the first family history records we turn to when we start researching our forebears. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Discover BMD records to help you find your ancestors all over the British Empire

Just what today’s genealogist needs, to help you uncover every last clue on your tree. Don’t let a country border cause a brickwall in your research.

‘You could get back to the 1500s if you knew where to look’!

Researcher Christine Jackson has a fascinating case study to help you find out how to trace back to Tudor times!

Investigating clans & DNA: piecing together the evidence

Clans have a proud and ancient heritage; here we shed light on their dim and distant roots and complicated connections with a remarkable DNA case study.

Put that back in your piggy bank!

We’ve got top tips to help you save money. Family history really doesn’t have to be expensive. Follow our steps to see how to save.