February Print

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he focus for the February 2010 edition is North American research. We have an article on 'Treason, Espionage and High Society' from Mary in Italy, while two authors trace their elusive grandfathers in America. Vancouver is the featured location. Guinevere finds out where an American relative fits into her family tree and Trish@Somerset tells the story of a Canadian Home Child.

We also take a look at the origins of Valentine's Day with accompanying articles. Jill on the A272 provides this month's family treasure and Lynn the Forest Fan tells the story of her fireman ancestor.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue. Please let us know if it has helped you trace your North American ancestors. Perhaps we can feature their story in a future issue of the magazine.


 
 
November Print


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he theme for our November edition is Scotland and Ireland. Velma Dinkley describes what is available on Family Tree Forum to help in both areas.

Researching any ancestors can be tricky and time consuming, but Irish research can be particularly difficult. Janet writes about her research into her Irish relations, which began in 1990, along the way solving some puzzles and discovering some fascinating connections with Irish history. kathsgirl.48 describes her search, over five years, for the ancestors of her grandparents who lived in Dublin City. Macbev and wulliam write about Scots who travelled far afield, one settling in Australia and the other who spent his life at sea.

To mark Remembrance Sunday, we have two articles; one from Just Barbara who writes about tank crews and Simon in Bucks describes the ceremonies at the Cenotaph in November 2008. The featured location this time is the village of Imber on Salisbury Plain where jenoco's relations lived until they were moved out by the army in 1943.

In addition, borobabs tells the story of her day out to find the place where her husband's ancestor farmed in 1841, which was not without its difficulties. The family treasure is Grandma's Tea Set described by Yorkshire Lady.
 
August 2009 Print

 

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he August 2009 issue of FTF Magazine marks our second anniversary, as well as the start of Volume Three. We've come a long way from our first issue, but all wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for our wonderful contributors. So a big “Thank you!” to them.

 

With the schools finished for the summer and August being the traditional time to take a holiday, we thought we would make this the theme for this month. We look into the origins of holidays at home and abroad and share the holiday memories of many of our members.

 

Some background music: Summer Holiday

 

 

 

 
 
The Family Tree Forum Online Magazine Print
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he Family Tree Forum Online Magazine is written and put together by the members of The Family Tree Forum. Since the first issue of the magazine, over 400 articles have been contributed by 119 members to the 24 monthly editions.

A wide variety of topics is covered in the magazine. Most articles are drawn from the authors' own research into interesting relatives who they have come across, others are inspired by questions posed in the forums. Alongside these, you will find in depth articles giving an historical context to our ancestors' way of life. Each issue looks at a specific occupation and related trades. Every article is backed up with sources and suggestions for further reading and research.

Generally the magazine follows a loose theme in each issue, but there are also three series of special features, 'My Kind of Town' where members focus on a specific location, 'Family Treasures' where members describe objects which have been passed down to them and 'Spotlight on FTF' which takes a close look at what you will find on the site to help you in your research.

From August 2009, when we will be beginning Volume Three, editions will appear quarterly - on the first Wednesday in August, November, February and May. We will only be able to do that with your help! You don't have to have been researching for a long time or to have been a member of the site for a long time in order to write something for us. We are interested in you and your stories so don't feel that you can't contribute. If you are worried about spelling or grammar, we can tidy that up.

Do enjoy the magazine and we look forward to hearing from you with lots of ideas for articles.

 

 
 
Terms and Conditions for Authors Print
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ny registered member of the Family Tree Forum is welcome to write an article for the magazine under the following conditions:- 

  • When submitting material to the magazine, members are required to give their permission to Family Tree Forum to publish their articles and/or images on the website indefinitely.
  • Copyright of text remains with the submitter and will be acknowledged alongside each piece.
  • Photographs offered by members for publication will be credited to the owner although this may not appear in a caption.
  • Other illustrations are used with permission of the copyright owner, or the source acknowledged, or they are in the Public Domain. If you think we have violated your copyright, please contact us.
  • Submissions for the magazine cannot be withdrawn after the closing date for the issue in which they are due to appear.
  • Articles or images will not be removed from the magazine once it has been published.
  • The magazine editors have the final decision regarding the wording and presentation of articles and illustrations in the magazine.
  • The editors reserve the right to turn down offers of articles.