Here’s an (almost) complete listing of contents of the July 2024 issue.
FAMILY HISTORY NEWS
Read up on new family history-related projects, appointments & developments.
SURNAMES AS FALSE FRIENDS
Professional genealogist Chris
Paton explains how surnames may be both a blessing and a problem for our research. In his in-depth guide, he also explains how to trace changes of name.
TWIGLETS: AND SO, TO FRANCE
Tree-tracing diarist Gill Shaw starts her foray into the
records of France to map her adopted ancestor’s French
family tree
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DREADED INSTITUTION: A HISTORY OF THE
WORKHOUSE
Author Susie Kearley considers the conditions in
which inmates lived and worked.
‘PROOF’ OR WORKS OF FICTION
Family Tree Academy tutor David Annal invites us to reflect on how far we can rely on the details in official records and why erroneous information may have crept in.
REUBEN JOYNES: WEAVER & ACTIVIST
Family historian Sue Tumer recounts her ancestor’s life
experiences, the desperation that drove him to leave & the compassion that made him fight for workers’ rights.
SHAPE UP YOUR SEARCH SKILLS IN 5 STEPS
Dr Sophie Kay shares five very practical tactics to start
using today for successful family history searching.
DNA WORKSHOP
DNA advisor Karen Evans helps readers solve mysteries surrounding the identities of a grandfather, a great-grandfather & a possibly prestigious surname connection.
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GETTING STARTED & KEEPING ORGANISED
Tips for family history newbies (or those looking for a
refresher) on helpful websites, how to keep your records
tidy & how to remember what you’ve found out.
PHOTO CORNER
Proto-dating expert Jayne Shrimpton shares valuable:
dating clues.
THOUGHTS ON…
Diane Lindsay says she’s really tried not to have fun with Hints, but…