June 2026 Family Tree Magazine
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- 247
- On Sale:
- 08/05/2026
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- £6.99
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Issue Summary
Track down elusive ancestors, tackle tricky evidence, and move your research forward! Every family historian knows the frustration of the missing ancestor—that one who seems to slip through the records... This issue of Family Tree is here to help you change that. With expert strategies, practical techniques, and inspiring examples, you’ll be encouraged to roll up your sleeves and take a fresh look at your research.
On Sale: 08/05/2026
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What's in this Issue?
Why you’ll want this issue:
Find your missing ancestors
Learn proven strategies to track down elusive individuals and make real progress on those long-standing research mysteries.
Make sense of confusing evidence
Discover practical techniques to assess records, avoid false leads, and confirm whether you’ve truly found the right ancestor.
Strengthen your research skills for better results
From DNA tools to ethical considerations and statistical insights, build a more confident, accurate approach to family history.
In this issue :
The Case of the Missing Ancestor
Phil Isherwood shares practical, actionable strategies to help you track down those who seem to have vanished from the records.
Is This Really My Ancestor?
Dr Sophie Kay explains how to evaluate evidence and avoid mistaken identity in your family tree.
Using Shared DNA Matches to Solve Puzzles
Karen Evans demonstrates how to use shared matches to unlock complex genealogical problems.
Birth to Burial (New Series)
Julie Johnson launches a new series guiding you through the key records needed to trace an ancestor’s life story.
Family Tree Academy: Letters of Administration
David Annal helps you interpret these important but often misunderstood probate records.
A Genealogist’s Statistical Guide to the Irish 1926 Census
Frances Daly explores what this landmark census can reveal - and how to approach it methodically.
Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy
Chris Paton examines the responsibilities we carry as family historians and how to navigate sensitive discoveries.
Booth’s Poverty Maps & the Stepney Union Casebooks
Patricia Sears uncovers rich detail about 19th-century lives through these remarkable sources.
Dear Paul…
Paul Chiddicks highlights the hidden value of marginal notes in parish registers.
Twiglets
Gill Shaw begins exploring the Weston-on-Trent parish registers in her ongoing research journey.
Spotlight On… Devon Family History Society
Dr Janet Few celebrates 50 years of support for family historians.
Ancestry Advice
Explore new tools and features to enhance your online research.
Q&A
Expert guidance on a reader’s tricky research question.
Photo Corner
Tips to help you date and understand old photographs.
Book Reviews
A round-up of recent publications of interest to family historians.
Your Letters
Readers share their thoughts, discoveries, and experiences.
Diary Dates
Upcoming genealogy events in June.
Thoughts On…
Diane Lindsay reflects on why some family history tasks simply can’t wait.