Feature Articles
Notables Next Door
A search of U.S. federal censuses offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of many well-known Americans.
by Jennifer Browning
A Life Sketch in Military Pension Records
The life story of a Civil War veteran takes shape from only a military file obtained from the Pension Office.
by Doris J. Woodward
Fun Software for the Family
Check out five of the hottest family-related software packages on the market.
by Maureen A. Taylor
Destination: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
The site of the 2001 GENTECH conference, Dallas is both an excellent research location and a tourist’s haven.
by Megan Vandre
Columns
Step by Step
Step 13: Wills and Probate Records
Instructions on consulting probate records to round out your family history research.
by Terry and Jim Willard
Research Cornerstones
Reliable Information–Whatever the Source
A new approach to defining sources encourages sound genealogical research.
by Donn Devine, CG, CGI
Digging Deeper
Are You Digging Deeper?
The records we find off the beaten path provide some of the most interesting data.
by Curt B. Witcher, FUGA
Technology
From Cape Canaveral to Hamburg
An Internet search for census regulations regarding astronauts leads to a research breakthrough in German records.
by Mark Howells
Internet
Citing the Internet as a Source
Few researchers properly cite the Internet as their source–perhaps they haven't learned how.
by Rhonda R. McClure
Departments
Editor's Note
by Loretto Dennis Szucs
Book View
by Sandra H. Luebking, FUGA
Case Study
Going Home to Wales
by Judy Anne Davis
Bare Bones
Perfect Gentlemen
by Sharon Hazard
Ancestry Magazine Staff
Executive Editor
Loretto D. Szucs, FUGA
Managing Editor
Jennifer Utley
Associate Editor
Jennifer Browning
Art Director/Production Manager
Heather Stratford
Contributing Editors
Matthew Wright
Megan Vandre
Editorial Intern
Erin Vandre
Marketing Coordinator
Heather Stratford
Contributors
Ralph J. Crandall, Ph.D.
Donn Devine, CG, CGI
Jake Gehring
Roseann Reinemuth Hogan, Ph.D.
Mark Howells
Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, CGRS
Sandra H. Luebking, FUGA
Juliana S. Smith
Terry and Jim Willard
Curt B. Witcher, FUGA
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