Editor's Note

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Your Creative Family Tree
You've worked hard to build your family tree. Now you can show it off with pride, creativity, and elegance.
by Connie Myers

England and Wales: Getting More from Online Censuses
Online censuses from the United Kingdom allow family historians to access invaluable information about their ancestors in less time than ever before.
by Sherry Irvine, CGRS, FSA Scot

The Many Faces of Family History
Teachers, adoptees, medical professionals, even prison inmates are using genealogical research methods to fulfill their ambitions and dreams.
by Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA

Historic Maps: The World at Your Fingertips
These unique historic maps are sure to enrich your journey through the roadways and biways of personal history.
by Michael L. Strauss, AG

The New OneWorldTreeSM at Ancestry.com
This new offering at Ancestry.com promises to revolutionize the way we work with online family trees.
by Beau Sharbrough

Back to Basics
The Art of a Successful Research Trip
Prepare for a productive research experience on the road with these great tips from a professional genealogist.
by Paula Stuart Warren, CGRS

Research Cornerstones
What Was in Your Ancestor's Estate?
Open a window into the daily life of your more prominent ancestors with the help of estate inventories.
by Roseann Reinemuth Hogan, Ph.D.

Digging Deeper
The Evolution of Published Genealogies
A bountiful harvest of relationships and background material await the careful researcher who investigates published family histories.
by Laura G. Prescott

Technology
Age-Friendly Computing
As sight, hearing, and hand coordination decrease with age, computer users will find an assortment of computer “fixes” to compensate.
by Mark Howells

Case Study
From Ski Slopes to Local Cemetery
By chance, this family's favorite vacation spot turned into a research mecca for the family's history.
by Marcy Carter-Lovick

Bare Bones
Leave No Stone Unturned
by Glennis Wasmer

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