May 2026 Family Tree Magazine

Celebrate the dedication, discovery and determination behind every family history journey.

Family history isn’t always easy—but it is always rewarding. This month’s issue of Family Tree shines a light on the perseverance, curiosity and careful thinking that drive us all to keep searching. Whether you’re following a fleeting clue, questioning long-held assumptions, or piecing together a story from fragments, this issue will remind you just how much can be achieved, step by step.

Inside, you’ll find inspiring examples of researchers going the extra mile—from uncovering the hidden legacy of Titanic’s crew to painstakingly reconstructing a long-forgotten life. Alongside these stories are expert insights to help you stay on track: from checking original records and avoiding common pitfalls, to combining DNA with traditional research for the strongest possible results.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or simply in need of a boost, this issue will encourage you to keep going - because every small discovery brings you closer to the truth.

Why you’ll want this issue:

Be inspired by real research perseverance
Discover how dedicated researchers have followed complex trails -whether tracing Titanic survivors or solving century-old mysteries - and what you can learn from their approach.

Improve the accuracy of your family tree
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls such as over-reliance on transcriptions and confirmation bias, with practical advice to keep your research evidence-based.

Make smarter use of DNA and traditional methods
Understand how to combine DNA results with tried-and-tested genealogy techniques to get clearer, more reliable answers.

Build stronger research skills
From analysing tricky problems to revisiting assumptions, gain tools to help you move forward with confidence.

Explore rich historical context
Step into life in 1920s Ireland, uncover hidden stories from the Titanic, and follow journeys from industrial towns to rural landscapes.