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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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Winners of the Family Tree Trace Your Military Ancestors’ competition

ROOTSTECH 2023 will include online and in-person events • RootsTech, the world’s largest family history gathering, will return on 2 to 4 March 2023 with an in-person event in Salt Lake City to complement its global online conference.

50 years of military history covered in new FindMyPast collection • Search for British Army personnel who were recommended for honours and awards, 1935-1990

Irish record project launches • A new open-access resource that spans seven centuries of Irish history has launched, with a virtual reconstruction of thousands of historic documents

Battle of Britain: THE PEOPLE’S PROJECT • A nationwide search for untold stories about the Battle of Britain has been launched by author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE.

New family garden trail at Elizabeth Gaskell House • A new trail at the historic Manchester visitor attraction showcases fascinating facts in a family-friendly format

WINNERS ANNOUNCED • Following a record number of entries, the Community Archives and Heritage Group (CAHG) has announced its 2022 winners in three categories.

1.3 billion records added to MyHeritage • MyHeritage has announced the publication of 1.3 billion historical records in 37 collections from all over the world including: USA, UK, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine

Explore your Viking origins • A new upgrade from Living DNA, based on academic and scientific research, allows DNA test users to see how similar their DNA is to that of ancient Norse people

Millions of homes featured on the 1901 Census now plotted on georeferenced • TheGenealogist has announced a major new release, with family and house historians now able to explore the areas relevant to their ancestors

From The Ashes: 1922 Irish Public Record Office Fire • On June 30th, 1922, the Four Courts and the neighbouring Public Record Office of Ireland (PRO) were consumed by fire, with the destruction of over 800 years’ worth of documents relating to Irish history and genealogy. Professional Irish genealogist David Ryan looks at which records survived and how modern technology and conservation techniques are helping in the recovery of some of the material believed lost.

Your ancestors’ career changes • Dr Simon Wills explains how to track the career path of an ancestor who moved from one profession to another

Exploring the lives of your Welsh ancestors • Whether you’ve discovered just one Welsh ancestor, or come from a proud line of Welsh men and women, you can look forward to exploring a host of fascinating onsite and online resources, as our how-to guide reveals

Books & co

Researching ancestors in SOUTH AFRICA • “I’m always delighted when I’m asked to research someone who lived in South Africa, because finding records for them is usually quite straightforward, once you know what’s available and where to look,” writes Jessica Feinstein, as she shares her guide to the most useful resources

YOUR DNA WORKSHOP • Welcome to the DNA Workshop! In every issue DNA adviser Karen Evans will be unpacking a reader case study, helping you learn how to use your...