Well, if you’re looking for something to knock your genealogical socks off – this issue of Family Tree is it, with research stories and advice galore. Turn back time and relive the Prisoner of War experiences of Linda Newey’s grandfather....
Chris Paton discusses the unique challenges facing anyone wishing to research their Highlands and Islands forebears If your ancestors came from the Scottish Highlands or the Western Isles there will be various unique challenges...
David Annal tells us how he managed to move from a marriage record that raised more questions than it answered, to breaking down a stubborn brick wall Most of our family history brick walls can be assigned to one of two categories: they tend...
Karen Evans goes back to basics and shows us what we might expect from our results I’m often asked whether it is worth taking a DNA test. After all, genealogists had been creating trees for hundreds of years before it was even thought of. My...