CONTENTS APRIL 2022

FEATURES 17 Find Kin In The 1700s ON THE COVER

Else Churchill discusses the vital records that will enable you to take your family tree back to the 18th century

27 House History ON THE COVER

Deborah Sugg Ryan explains what the 1921 census of England and Wales can reveal about a relation’s home

32 MyHeritage DNA ON THE COVER

Debbie Kennett takes a look at this popular website in her series on getting the most out of your DNA results

70 Posted In The Past Caroline Roope explores the rise and fall of the picture postcard, and how it changed our ancestors’ lives

RESEARCH ADVICE 51 Best Websites ON THE COVER

Jonathan Scott reveals how to find school records online

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Record Masterclass ON THE COVER

Key sources for researching a forebear who died at sea

60 Tech Tips ON THE COVER

Make the most of Family Historian 7 with Nick Peers

62 Focus On ON THE COVER

Nicola Morris shares her expert advice for locating your ancestors in Irish Catholic church records

YOUR RESEARCH 34 Reader Story ON THE COVER

Thomas Price of the National Memorial Arboretum reveals his strong personal connection to a memorial dedicated to Far East prisoners of war

48 My Family Album Amanda Higham from Wythall introduces her relations

68 Eureka Moment ON THE COVER

How Will Mundy discovered he’s related to Shakespeare

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Family Hero Anne Kidson celebrates a brilliant mathematician

REGULARS 6 Letters Your ideas, comments and advice

9 What’s On Online and in-person talks, shows and courses

11 News All of the latest developments and record releases

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