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Something old: something new...
s family historians we get into the swing of together the story of our roots and try to make sense of it
paging through records, poring over documents, all. I think that collectively we family historians are a pretty
and scrutinising every last scrawl of handwriting impressive bunch. For sheer perseverance and ingenuity I think
for a crucial piece of evidence – in order to there must be no beating us.
prove the existence of an ancestor, to verify their What’s more, we are a million miles removed from the dusty-
whereabouts, their identity, a slice of their life... It’s normal, document stereotype too, and I’m sure that most of us have
isn’t it? It’s just ‘what we do’. digital skills to be proud of. Th is issue to ensure that we’re all
However, on reading David Annal’s case study this month, making use of the full range of genealogy gadgets and apps etc,
I was struck afresh just what an extraordinary endeavour we are introducing a new series to Family Tree – to run over the
we are all undertaking, when we go about doing our family coming months, to help us make the most of every sort of tool
history. Th e supreme dedication we employ to tracking down to help us fi nd out more about the past. If you have a piece of
the details and learning how to decipher them. Th e massive kit that you’d like to tell us about – hardware, software, app,
optimism that the very paper we need will have survived guide or whatever, please do email [email protected]
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Contents pp3366 pp6666
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE...
5 FAMILY HISTORY NEWS 42 TOP TIPS FOR TROUBLE- 68 JUBILEES PAST
Rachel Bellerby reports on the latest SHOOTING Rachel Bellerby presents a delightful
genealogy announcements David Annal takes on a ‘Herculean collection of reader photos and
Task’ in a reader case study and draws memories to celebrate the Queen’s
10 MOTHER NATURE'S IMPACT useful lessons from which we may all Platinum Jubilee
ON FAMILY MIGRATION learn
Wayne Shepheard takes us back 71 COMING SOON
across the millenia to look at the 48 TWIGLETS Discover topics to look forward to in
reasons why our ancestors moved Gill Shaw makes a Frank discovery the July issue of Family Tree
18 DEAR PAUL 50 SPOTLIGHT ON... 72 DIARY DATES
Paul Chiddicks explores a 'gone but The Hidden Branch: Sophie Haire Online – and in the real world – fi nd
not forgotten' theme, and peruses introduces a society specifi cally for events to enjoy this June
some especially detailed memorials younger genealogists
74 YOUR LETTERS
24 YOUR VIRTUAL REFERENCE 52 BOOKS Family Tree readers have their say
LIBRARY Helen Tovey, Rachel Bellerby & Simon
Genealogist and former librarian Alison Wills refl ect on a selection of newer 77 HOW A HIGHGATE PUBLICAN
Spring recommends a collection of titles SAVED QUEEN VICTORIA
indispensable works Howard Lambert demonstrates that
54 DNA WORKSHOP family stories may actually be true...
32 G ENEALOGY GADGETS & Karen Evans helps a reader in search
APPS FOR ALL OCCASIONS of Evans ancestors utilise the fi ndings 80 CONTACT US
Helen Tovey looks at tools to help our of a Y-DNA test Key contact details for the
genealogy lives run more smoothly Family Tree team
60 YOUR QUESTIONS
36 HAIRDRESSER ANCESTORS Our team of experts pit their wits and 81 SUBSCRIBER CLUB
Mish J. Holman looks at various try to solve some reader mysteries Find out how to join the
resources for hairdresser ancestors Family Tree Study Club
66 PHOTO-CORNER
40 SUBSCRIBE & SAVE Dress & photo-dating historian Jayne 82 THOUGHTS ON...
Don’t miss out on the many benefi ts, Shrimpton analyses reader pictures Diane Lindsay wonders what to do with
when you subscribe to Family Tree and provides tips for us all to employ in her family history hoard. Should she
our own research in her new series bury it in the garden...?
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ALL ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY
NEWS
Rachel Bellerby reports on the latest genealogy news.
Got a story to share? Email [email protected]
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A unique livestream that saw historians come together to raise
money for Ukraine has continued its good work with a Railway
History for Ukraine online event
History For Ukraine was the brainchild of professional Railway History for Ukraine took place on 30 March,
genealogist Natalie Pithers, who brought together a star- with donations given to the Red Cross Society’s DEC
studded line-up of historians, volunteering their services Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal. You can still make a
as speakers at a live event on 24 March, which raised over donation, and find out about future fundraising events, at
£48,000; a total which now stands at £53,019. https://historyforukraine.co
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Mackiev, the owners of Family Tree Maker software, have issued a list of ways that anyone can help the people of Ukraine
Their release says: ‘Our hearts are with ‘If you are looking for ways to help, international disaster information,
the people of Ukraine as they defend we have put together a list of resources and information on an appeal from
themselves from the Russian army. detailing charitable organizations that National Bank of Ukraine to raise
Many of our talented staff live and are accepting donations.’ money for Ukrainian families. Visit
work there, where we’ve had offices in The list includes details of the https://support.mackiev.com/079988-
Kyiv for more than a quarter century. UN Refugee Agency, USAID for Ways-to-Support-Ukraine
BRITISH SERVICE RECORDS ON THE MOVE
The National Archives has announced that the first tranche of Ministry of Defence service personnel records will go
on to its catalogue, the first of 9.7 million records that will be transferred from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) over
a six-year period
The records are those in series WO 420 and relate to the exceptions, the Corps is responsible for the examination,
Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers regiment modification, repair and recovery of all mechanical,
(REME). electronic, electrical and optical equipment of the Army
Professional military researcher Simon Fowler told Family beyond the capacity of unit non-technical personnel. They
Tree: ’This is a most welcome surprise, although it will be a are a key component of an increasingly mechanised army.’
few years yet before all MOD’s service records are available Documents can only be viewed when ordered in advance.
in this way. REME was formed in 1942. With minor Advice on how to access at https://familytr.ee/ftmod
Middlesex MIs
Lancashire Parish Register
Society seeks new treasurer
The new additions to Findmypast cover seven
parishes across the county, spanning 1485-2019 Remote working possible for this vacant position
This collection of monumental inscription records have The Lancashire Parish Register Society, a registered charity,
been provided by Hillingdon Family History Society, West has published over 200 volumes since 1898, and remains very
Middlesex Family History Society, and West Drayton active. With the retirement of the current Hon. Treasurer,
& Northwood, Middlesex. Many of the transcripts will the society need to fill the position, which includes: taking in
include a document link. Follow the document link on membership fees, keeping the members’ database up to date,
your ancestor’s transcript to learn more about the church corresponding with the Charity Commission, claiming gift
and graveyard, a brief history and image of the church, as aid on donations, & paying various bills.
well as burial plot maps. https://familytr.ee/fmpmiddlesex Registrations of interest to [email protected] please.
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Jubilee events at the UK
National Archives
The UK National Archives is running a programme of
events exploring the history of the British monarchy
1950s Red Cross Society Princess Elizabeth in the and the life of the queen, as seen through the archival
Christmas card featuring the Auxiliary Territorial Service, material cared for at the archives
Queen, Prince Philip, Prince April 1945
Charles and Princess Anne Starting in April, the National Archives is displaying a temporary
showcase at its site in Kew about British royalty, alongside a film
QUEEN ELIZABETH TIMELINE
about the Queen’s life.
In May and July, they are hosting a series of online talks on the
21 April 1926 history of the monarchy, exploring new historical perspectives
1936 1
Born in Mayfair,
and the coronations of kings Charles II and Richard III.
Elizabeth London
becomes heir Those unable to visit Kew can find an array of blogs by archive
presumptive when 2 staff exploring topics such as the history of jubilees and the first
her father George
televised coronation.
VI accedes to the 1947
Find out more at www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/jubilee
throne 3 Undertakes
her first
overseas tour WHAT’S HAPPENING WHEN?
20 November 1947
Marries Prince On 6 February, the queen became the first British monarch
Philip at 4 6 February 1952 to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service
Westminster
Abbey, London 5 Accedes to the to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the
throne on the Commonwealth.
death of her father
To celebrate, events and initiatives will take place throughout the
2 June 1953 year, culminating in a four-day UK bank holiday weekend from 2
Coronation at 6 to 5 June.
Westminster Abbey 1977 The four days of celebrations will include public events and
Silver Jubilee community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on
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marked by
The Queen’s 70 years of service.
processions and
street parties 2 JUNE
2002 Golden
Jubilee 8 Queen’s Trooping the Colour
50th anniversary
parade in London
of accession 21 December 2007
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Becomes the longest-
1,500+ beacons to be lit throughout
lived British monarch
9 April 2021 the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of
10 Man and UK Overseas Territories Trooping the Colour
Death of Prince
Philip
6 February 2022
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Start of the Platinum
Jubilee celebrations
Service of Thanksgiving at St
Paul’s Cathedral, London
Buckingham Palace
4 JUNE
Televised Platinum Party at
Buckingham Palace
5 JUNE
L: Queen Elizabeth II waving to crowds in Queensland, Big Jubilee Lunch community street
Australia, 1970 parties held around the UK
St Paul’s Cathedral Televised Platinum Jubilee pageant
R: Royal tour of New Zealand, 1953
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ALL ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY
1950 US Census free on Ancestry & FamilySearch
With the recent release of the 1950 US Census online, Helen Tovey takes a look at why this census is so important
The latest census to be made publicly available for the USA Ancestry hope that by the summer, the entire census will be
is the 1950 Census. It has been released by the National searchable.
Archives (of America) in April. The release contains the To develop the AI handwriting recognition technology,
names, ages, birthplaces, residences and relationships of more Ancestry had to work with mock-ups of the 1950 US Census
than 150 million people in the country then. records (as the originals were not available from the National
The collaborative aim of Ancestry and FamilySearch is to Archives (of America) until 1 April). documents. To this
make the 1950 US Census available for people to search in end the Ancestry team have had to put their handwriting
record time and free. recognition technology through its paces, simulating the
From 1 April, when the original census pages were released, appearance of old documents by burning, scrunching,
the handwriting recognition technology was brought walking on and driving on the mock-up pages.
into use, transcribing the census in a matter of weeks. ancestry.com & familysearch.org
NEW CENSUS HELPER TOOL FROM MYHERITAGE
MyHeritage’s new Census Helper tool has been developed for those working with the 1950 US Census
As family historians around the allowing you to click straight through dates for an individual are missing
world access the 1950 US Census, to the census records that feature the in the family tree, it deduces them
MyHeritage’s latest innovation scans ancestor in question. You can also from other relatives. For example, an
your family tree to work out which export the list of results to use outside undated individual who fathered a
relatives are likely to be featured on of the site. child in 1840 will not appear in the
this census. To find the relevant ancestors, the 1950 census.
The tool is available to anyone who Census Helper rules out those who Once it determines that a certain
has a family tree on MyHeritage, and missed being included in the census: individual was alive in 1950, it
it provides a convenient button next they were either born after April 1950, searches for evidence that they were in
to each relative that it highlights, or died before that month. When the census.
Join the US Census
Community Project
Progress on making the 1950 US Census fully searchable is well
underway, as more volunteers are invited to get involved
Join thousands of volunteers who are helping to make the
1950 US Census searchable online for free, as part of the
1950 US Census project run by FamilySearch. By taking
part, you can help people to discover details about their
family that have been hidden for 75 years.
Following the release of the 1950 US Federal Census,
volunteers have been working on a free searchable index of
all 151 million individuals included in this valuable record.
They are working to review and improve the automated
index created by Ancestry using handwriting recognition
technology to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
You can get involved from anywhere in the world in one
of three ways: a name review – where you match a single
name on an image; a family review – where you focus on a
family group; and a header review – where you review the Find out more and volunteer your services at the Family
information at the top of a census page and compare it to Search hub page: https://familytr.ee/fthub
the index, fixing anything that doesn’t match.
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Nominate your favourite archive, record keeping service or
recordkeeper for an ARA Excellence Award
The Archives and Records Association Excellence Awards return for 2022 after a two-year break due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
Nominations are now open for the nominations for the Record Keeping public vote, the Distinguished Service
ARA Excellence Award, celebrating Service of the Year and Record Award is decided by ARA’s board.
achievements in the recordkeeping Keeper of the Year Awards. To nominate, visit the awards
sector and highlighting the value of You can nominate either a service or page on the Archives and Records
the sector to the public. an individual recordkeeper. Association website https://www.
With people now returning to There are four award categories: archives.org.uk/ara-awards
their local record office or archive Distinguished Service Award, Nominations run until 1 June. The
for personal business or educational Record Keeping Service of the Year, public vote opens on 8 June and the
research, following the Covid-19 Record Keeper of the Year and New winner will be announced at ARA’s
pandemic, the award organisers Professional of the Year. The latter 2022 Conference in Chester on 1
need the public’s help to encourage three categories are decided by a September.
50 million newspaper pages now digitised at The British Newspaper Archive
Findmypast and their partner, the British Library, have hit a milestone of digitising 50 million pages
Since 2011, Findmypast has worked international titles can be even more Findmypast told Family Tree:
with the British Library to digitise pertinent when piecing together a ‘The British Newspaper Archive
their enormous newspaper collection, family’s history. is a window into history like no
which can be explored online at Findmypast and the British Library other. Newspapers reveal history as it
the British Newspaper Archive and have committed to digitising a further happened. From newspapers we see the
Findmypast. 19 million pages over the coming momentous events of the past unfold
Families who came or left the UK years, all available to explore on the in real-time and rediscover forgotten
in recent decades may not feature British Newspaper Archive, or with a history. They bring us the small stories
in other records on Findmypast Findmypast Pro subscription. of a village and document world
such as the 1921 Census. Therefore, Dr Aoife O Connor, Head of Project changing moments.’
newspaper articles from the collections’ and Programme Management at findmypast.co.uk
New DNA innovation: Sideview, from Ancestry
A new innovation from Ancestry DNA allows you to view DNA inheritance by parent, without the
need to test a parent
Ancestry has unveiled SideView™ technology, a ‘first-of-its- their estimated ethnicities from.
kind scientific innovation’ that separates DNA into parental Brian Donnelly, Senior Vice President
sides, giving AncestryDNA customers new insights into which and General Manager of AncestryDNA
side of the family they inherited their genetics from. Ancestry at Ancestry, said: ‘Understanding
is the first company to be able to provide this type of genomic ethnicity and community inheritance
information without requiring a parent to be tested. in more detail has been the number
Phasing or understanding genetic inheritance without one request from Ancestry customers
having genetic samples of an individual’s parents is a problem for years. In fact, in a recent survey, we learned that one in
that scientists have been trying to solve for decades. The three people don’t feel knowledgeable about their family
Sideview technology means that Ancestry can phase a history and origins and want to learn more. With our new
customer’s entire genome into parental sides using the DNA SideView™ technology, we can now tell customers with great
they share with relatives in the AncestryDNA database – their confidence from which side of the family they received their
DNA matches – to provide an even greater level of detail for ethnicities and, in the future, we’ll also be able to tell them
genomic discoveries. Grouping of matches is the first critical which communities and DNA matches are from each side of
step in phasing DNA using SideView technology. the family.’
This process enables ethnicity inheritance – the newest Ethnicity inheritance, powered by SideView technology,
AncestryDNA feature being powered by SideView, which is available now for all AncestryDNA customers. You can
informs the user which side of the family they received each of purchase an AncestryDNA kit at www.ancestry.com.
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ANCESTRAL LIVES IN CONTEXT
Mother Nature’s impact on
family migration & relocation
Wayne Shepheard takes us back across the millennia to explore the many different
reasons why our ancestors might have left their home village, region or even country
Introduction involved travel to other parts of Migrating upheaval and unrest and perhaps
Within recorded history we can the globe. Peasants in ultimately in the decisions to
trace the dislocation of families It is not always easy to a Southern move.
– indeed whole communities recognise how changes in the Landscape: Circumstances where Mother
– due to war, politics, religious natural environment affected painting by Nature had a major impact on
persecution, racial and cultural economic, political or military Aelbert Cuyp, the decisions people made to
intolerance, employment or conditions or policies. If you c.1652 move include:
lifestyle prospects, and any look closely, though, one may • l oss of homes, businesses or
number of other societal-related well see that Mother Nature family members from natural
reasons. played a major role in important disasters (e.g. floods, storms,
Sometimes moves were just historical events, particularly earthquakes)
across a parish or county; with respect to the impact on • g radual alteration of habitat
sometimes they were across living conditions. In many through natural processes
the country; sometimes people instances, setbacks in the ability (e.g. river shifting, coastal
moved from rural to urban of people to support themselves erosion)
settings; sometimes moves were the root causes of social • l ong-term changes to the
environment (e.g. climate
If you look closely, one may well see change)
that Mother Nature played a major role in
Impact of climate change
important historical events, Throughout their existence,
humans have been
particularly with respect to the
understandably preoccupied by
impact on living conditions the need to obtain food. During
the last 10,000 years – the
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