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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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NEWS • Rachel Bellerby reports on the latest genealogy news

FURTHER DNA NEWS • New announcements from Ancestry, FamilyTree DNA & GEDMatch

55,000 headstone records added to TheGenealogist thanks to volunteers • TheGenealogist has added to its expanding International Headstone Collection with interesting and useful new searchable images of gravestones, with many of the records submitted by volunteers

NEW COLONIALISM AND HISTORIC SLAVERY REPORT • The National Trust has released a new report that examines direct and indirect links between historic and colonial slavery for the historic properties in its care

New features for FindMyPast online family tree • Leading UK family history website Findmypast have announced a major update to its online family tree

Highland collections available to a worldwide audience • The Highland Archive Service has announced the launch of its online catalogue, allowing users around the world to explore descriptions of almost 100,000 of its holdings

Find your Northern Ireland ancestors in newly-digitised directories • Findmypast has released details of a brand new collection containing more than 1.6 million directory entries

AGI Elects Two New Fellows

Genealogist makes the New Year Honours list • The new year got off to a great start for expert genealogist Michael Tobias, who was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List for services to the Jewish community, and in particular his work in genealogy and Holocaust reunions

A uniform appearance: What did our ancestors wear in institutions? • Dress historian Jayne Shrimpton considers the clothes worn by our forebears in institutions and reveals what these garments can tell us about the past

Getting to grips with Family Reconstruction • Improve your family history search skills with the Family Tree Academy. This issue, David Annal demonstrates how, by casting your net wide, and working methodically through the search results, you may be able to take your family tree research further

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Scottish Poor Law Records • What information is contained in Scottish poor law records? What use can researchers expect to make of them? What is available online? Alison Spring explains

Your DNA WORK SHOP • Welcome to the DNA Workshop! In every issue DNA adviser Karen Evans will be unpacking a reader case study, and giving you step-by-step tips for you to use in your DNA research at home. It’s time to unlock the story of your genes…

NETTING YOUR ANCESTORS • Researching a fisherman ancestor is not always straightforward because you might have to cast your net wide when it comes to sources, writes Simon Wills

THE LUNCH HOUR GENEALOGIST • Being busy doesn’t mean you have to neglect your favourite hobby, you can still learn in your lunch break! It’s time to tuck into Rachel Bellerby’s genealogy treats

INSPIRED BY THE PAST Novels, memoirs & histories • A selection of intriguing reads, reflecting the many facets of family history interest, with Helen Tovey & Rachel Bellerby

Join in with RootsTech Connect 25-27 February 2021 • This year RootsTech – the annual genealogy event usually held in Salt...