Feature Articles
Lineage of Humanity: The Implications of Genetic Research
With the recent talk of the human genome, how will its revelations impact society and more specifically, will family history research alter because of it?
by Megan Vandre
My Fair England: Beginning English Research
After gaining a thorough and necessary background in English research, discover the many sources that will help you uncover your British roots.
by Sherry Irvine, CGRS, FSA (Scot)
Revisiting Ellis Island
The availability of the Ellis Island immigration records is allowing family historians the opportunity to gain a fuller appreciation of their ancestors’ experiences.
by Carol L. Clark, Ph.D.
Name Changes at Ellis Island: Fact or Fiction?
by Dick Eastman
25 Fun Activities for Your Family Reunion
Read a sampling of practical and fun activities for your upcoming family reunion.
by George G. Morgan
Columns
Step by Step
Step 16: Computers and Family History
Computing needs for family historians are often different from the needs of other PC-users. Discover the essential hardware and software to maximize your productivity.
by Terry and Jim Willard
Research Cornerstones
Validating an Ancestor’s Firsthand Accounts
Family stories and tales have some interesting details, but how do you get the most out of them to use in your research?
by Roseann Reinemuth Hogan, Ph.D.
Digging Deeper
The Value and Scope of City Directories
If census records aren’t helpful, try the city directory of your ancestor’s hometown or city. Your discoveries just might surprise you.
by Ralph J. Crandall, Ph.D.
Technology
Respecting the People Behind the Product
It’s an entirely different world behind-the-scenes of the technical projects every family historian relies on.
by Mark Howells
Departments
Editor's Note
by Loretto Dennis Szucs
Book View
by Sandra H. Luebking, FUGA
Case Study
The Elusive Evan Lloyd
Award-winning Beth Uyehara describes the steps she took in uncovering the whereabouts of an elusive Welsh ancestor and his family.
by Beth Maltbie Uyehara
Bare Bones
Folksy Family Nicknames and Genetic Genealogy
by Pearl Duncan
Ancestry Magazine Staff
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Esther Yu
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Contributors
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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
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