Participants in the Klondike Goldrush: A list of over 24,000 people present at the end of the Alaska/Yukon goldrush.

Researching Your Family Tree - Top 10 Tips: The ten best tips for people beginning research on their family tree.

Lions, Tinctures and Bearings, Oh My!: The facts about heraldry and coats of arms. Are you entitled to a coat of arms?

Take Care of Pieces of Family History: Get those old papers, documents and photos out of the attic and preserve them for future geneations.

Putting Your Story Between the Covers: You've researched your family history... now how do you get it published? Here's some people who can help.

Genealogy Online: How to effectively use your computer and modem for genealogical research.

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Writing a Family History: Advice on how to convert your lists of names and dates into detailed and interesting family histories, from Terrick FitzHugh's classic book How to Write a Family History.

Using Your Family History Center: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church) maintains Family History Centers in cities around the globe. Learn how to use these centers to research your roots in a variety of ways, including accessing the Church's massive International Genealogical Index (IGI).

Auswanderers and Amerika: German emigrants - or auswanderers - came to North America in astounding numbers during the nineteenth century. What inspired so many Germans to leave their home in favor of a land with a different language and culture? And what impact did they have on North American society?

Family Tree Maker Profile: We take a thorough look at the latest version of the most popular genealogy program, Broderbund's Family Tree Maker. The package is evaluated both for its value as a database program and as a research tool.

Surname Supplement: Discover when and how surnames were formed in an article on the origins of surnames, then search for your relatives' surnames on our extensive Surname Origin List, featuring over 800 names!

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Digging Up Irish Roots: British author Colin Chapman discusses the resources available to those researching their Irish heritage.

Try Before You Buy: A review of several popular shareware and freeware programs of interest to genealogists.

All the Right Questions: Why you should begin recording family interviews, and tips on how to achieve the best results.

Dating Family Photographs: A highly illustrated, decade-by-decade guide to the fashions and photographic techniques that will help you identify people in your family photo albums.

East European Primer: A guide to the genealogical resources available to people with roots in this often confusing region.

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The Agincourt Honor Roll: The story of this incredible battle which took place in 1415 and the Honor Roll. Family Chronicle lists over 1,000 of the English participants; the first time this has appeared since 1833. Can you recognize your family names?

Beyond the Genealogy Section: A look at some of the suprising resources which can help you in your family research available at your library.

The Italian Exodus: In the period 1876 and 1976, 26 million Italians left their country in one of the largest emigrations ever. Frank Arduini describes these events and introduces the reader to the complex world of tracing your Italian roots.

The Golden Door: Over one third of all Americans had an ancestor who passed through Ellis Island. Jeff Chapman tells the story.

Hiring a Researcher: Sooner or later you'll come to a point where you will need professional help. How do find a good professional researcher? We tell you how.

Preserving Family Photos: How to share, store and restore family photos. John Dujay looks at the genealogical applications of imaging technology. We also show some extraordinary examples of before and after restoration.

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Tracing Your Ancestors in Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Alf Christophersen examines the peculiarities of Nordic genealogy.

Non-Written Genealogy: How different cultures around the world record their ancestry without the use of pen and paper.

Primary Sources: Robert Marlin discusses how to get the most information possible from these all-important records.

Can You Picture It?: How the the Picture It/ImageMagic partnership between Microsoft and Kodak can help you with digital imaging.

Family Tree Suite: A detailed review of this news-making software from Corel Corporation.

Databases on CD and the Internet: A detailed examination of some of the many databases available to genealogists today.

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Scottish Genealogy: Rosemary Bigwood gives advice on tracing Scottish ancestors.

Daughters of the American Revolution: Lilian B. Youell looks at this society composed entirely of the female descendants of people who fought for or otherwise supported the American Revolution.

United Empire Loyalists: William Smy examines the society for those British subjects who remained loyal to the crown during the American Revolution.

Using Usenet: Jeff Chapman explains newsgroups and describes how Usenet can be used by genealogists.

Hidden Treasures of the LDS Family History Centers: S.J. Reidhead describes some of the extraordinary resources that are often overlooked at the Family History Centers.

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In The Very Beginning: A step-by-step guide for the absolute beginner.

Family Tree Maker 4.0: A review of the new version of Broderbund's popular genealogy software.

Canadian Civil Registration: Where to find the borth, marriage and death records in each province.

Indentured Servants: Early immigrants did not come for a better life, but were sent as cheap labor.

English Genealogy: How to trace your English roots by Colin Chapman.

Old News is Good News: Using newspapers in your search.

Following Your Paper Trail: Robert W. Marlin gives advice on how to search written records concerning ancestors.

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Acadian Roots: Denis Beauregard describes the troubled history of the Acadians.

Where Have All the Ladies Gone: Robert W. Marlin offers clues to help readers trace their female ancestors.

The Master Genealogist: Jim Byram looks at one of the most respected genealogy programs.

An Ounce of Prevention: Craig Tuttle tells how to prevent damage to precious family papers and photographs.

The Search For Henley Chapman: How Donna Tyler Hollie set about tracing her enslaved ancestors.

Slave Letters: Letters home from slaves who escaped to Canada describing their experiences.

Scanners and Scanning: The recent drop in prices has made a new tool available to the amateur genealogist.

Spams and Scams: Jeff Chapman describes some of the unethical marketing practices on the Internet.

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Overcoming Brick Walls: Several professional and experienced amateur genealogists describe how they overcame seemingly impossible problems.

Abbreviations: We use them every day, and each interest group has its own favorites. Barney Tyrwhitt-Drake explains several genealogical abbreviations.

New Netherland: Jeff Chapman relates the history of this unhappy, short-lived colony. We also list over 1,500 of the settlers and their families, whose descendants today number in the millions.

Heraldry Today: Robert Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, discusses the history and myths of heraldry and describes why it still has some importance today.

Letters Home: A number of letters from the last century sent by new immigrants to the folks back home.

Computers for Genealogy: What you need - and what you don't need - in a computer system if genealogy is your main interest.

Naturalization Records: Robert W. Marlin tells us about the invaluable information that is available in these documents.

Birthdate Spectrum Overlaps: Roger Allan shows us how to extract useful information from the dates we already know.

Rural Genealogist: John Coldwell lives in a lighthouse with no proper phone and mail only once or twice a month - but still manages to pursue his hobby.

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English Land Records: Colin Chapman describes the information that can be obtained by looking at real estate records.

Hispanic Roots in New Mexico: New Mexico was first settled by Europeans 400 years ago, resulting in some very old and very interesting genealogy records. Robert Torrez explains.

Roots of Genealogy Software: Jim Byram reviews the Ultimate Family Tree Deluxe software from Palladium.

The Rush to the West: Richard L. Hooverson tells the story of the westward migration prior to the building of the railroads.

My Fourth Vital Record: Robert W. Marlin shows how city directories, often overlooked as a genealogical resource, can provide a mass of information.

Allen County Public Library: Jennifer Doerflein Hines examines the resources at one of the largest genealogical libraries in North America.

NGS - Bigger and Better: Big changes are taking place at the National Genealogical Society. Family Chronicle talks to executive director Fran Shane.

Best of the Websites: We describe and update the best sites featured in our regular "Web Sites Worth Surfing" column.

The Genealogy Bug: Linda Gaylord-Kuhn admits that sometimes we get overly absorbed in our hobby.

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Family History Centers: Ron Wild described the facilities and records located at the Mormon Family History Centers.

Holocaust Records: Many people believe that all records of Jews who died in the Holocaust were destroyed. Robert W. Marlin tells us that more documentation survives than is commonly believed.

Russian Roots: Vlad Soshnikov describes some of the records that are available to people with Russian, Ukrainian or Belarussian ancestors.

Why Can't I Find My English Ancestors on the IGI?: Ron Wild offers advice on where to look if the IGI does not list your relatives.

Dating Photographs: Our special supplement includes 111 historical photographs with 350 subjects for you to compare to your own, undated pictures.

Ancestor Shopping Online: The web now contains a number of database sites which restrict access to paying customers. Jeff Chapman compares the value of the major players.

The Probable Character of Deborah Bachelor Wing: Beverly Wing attempts to reconstruct the character of her ninth-great-grandmother.

Surname Origin List: Our third listing of the origins of people's surnames, featuring more than 800 names.

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Scanning Tips and Tricks: Helpful hints for newcomers to the field of scanning.

Photo Restoration: David Mishkin described various methods used to restore old photographs.

Bringing Your Ancestor to Life: Tips on extracting family history from the pages of newspapers.

The English Public Record Office: Colin Chapman introduces the resources of the British national archives.

Getting Started on Your German Lines: Shirley Reimer tells how we can overcome language barriers and other problems and begin our researches in Germany.

Finding Your Ancestral Home Using Maps: Robert W. Marlin shows us how useful maps can be when tracing your roots.

Death Records: Voncille Shipley offers advice on tracing ancestors through their final records.

The French in North America: Ron Wild reminds us of the important role the French made in the early history of North America.

Writing About Female Ancestors: Sharon DeBartolo Carmack described how we can write about our female ancestors in the extract from her book Discovering Your Female Ancestors.

Searching the Internet: Jeff Chapman compares some of the choices available when seeking information on the web.

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Start With Yourself: Robert W. Marlin tells you the importance of finding vital records, starting with your own.

Frequently Asked Questions: Family Chronicle asked several professional genealogists for their most frequently asked questions - and we give you their answers.

The Gene in Genealogy: Edwin Knights reports on preserving DNA for future generations.

Transportation: Colin Chapman describes the transportation of English convicts to America.

Passenger Ship Lists: Robert W. Marlin shows us what we can learn from these important records.

The Petworth Emigrants: Although the trans-Atlantic passage was horrific for most poor people, a few wealthy benefactors tried to make conditions more humane.

Managing Your E-mail: Richard Wilson shares a few tricks for keeping on top of your electronic mail.

Writing the Narrative: Terrick FitzHugh describes how to write a readable family history.

Generations Reviewed: Jim Byram reviews Sierra's Generations Deluxe genealogy software.

Planning Your Research Trip: Joanne McCarthy gives some advice on how to plan your trip.

Genealogy and Life Defining Moments: Beverly (Smith) Vorpahl recalls the moments when she felt closest to the past.

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Family History Library CDs: Halvor Moorshead discusses new products from the LDS Church.

Revolutionary War Research: Craig Scott explains how to research an ancestor who served during the Revolutionary War.

Collateral Lines: Beverly Vorpahl suggests that the best path to the past may be an indirect route.

Polish Genealogy: Angus Baxter introduces us to the complexities of conducting research in Poland.

Using the Family History Library Catalog: Ron Wild offers tips on using this useful resource.

Cemeteries: Cemetery records and gravestone inscriptions are a valuable resource according to Robert W. Marlin.

I Only Know My Grandparents: Ron Wild explains the steps you should take to find out more.

Medical Examiner's Reports: Sylvia Jaffe describes a rarely used resource.

Legacy Family tree: Jim Byram reviews this software package from Millenia.

Bah Bah Black Sheep: S.J. Reidhead puzzles over how to handle genealogy's dirty little secrets.

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Swiss Genealogy: Maralyn Wellauer introduces us to the records available to those with ancestral roots in Switzerland.

What WAS Your Family Name?: Robert W. Marlin describes some of the problems that arise as a result of surname changes.

Top 10 Genealogy Books: We canvassed several experts and booksellers to find the best books on genealogy. There was a surprising amount of agreement.

Illustrating Your Family History: How to spice up your narrative -- it is easier than ever before.

Family Origins Software: Jim Byram takes a thorough look at the latest version of this program.

Genealogy With a Special Reason: Barbara Krasner-Khait looks at genealogy's use in identifying a genetic disease.

I Only Know My Grandparents: Ron Wild explains the steps you should take to find out more.

Pounds of Cure: Beverly Downing discusses the historical alternative to ounces of prevention.

Surname Origin List: The origins and meanings of 600 family names are given.

Lighting the Fire: Ed Clauser tells how love of genealogy can be transmitted to the next generation.

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First Things First: Halvor Moorshead describes the logical steps to begin your research.

By Any Other Name: Janet Sjaarda Sheeres discusses why a rose by any other name spells trouble.

Restoring Your Images: Jim Slade demonstrates how the novice can scan and restore badly damaged photographs.

Strangers in His Majesty's Colonies: Richard Hooverson describes the history of the German Pietist immigrants.

Dating 19th-Century Photographs: Andrew J. Morris explains the technicalities and fashion styles of old photographs.

Linked Databases: Ron Wild examines lineage linked databases, from the oldest to the newest.

The CD-ROM Catalog: A listing of almost all the genealogy database CDs currently available.

Diary of an 1880 Census Enumerator: David A. Goss presents the journal of 1880 census enumerator Henry Lee Hynson.

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Favourite Tips and Tricks: Ron Wild described 10 of his best ideas for overcoming "brick walls".

I Do: Beverly Downing describes some of marriage customs that our ancestors observed.

Social Security Records: Although only started in 1936, these records can be an excellent source of genealogical information.

The Master Genealogist 4.0: Jim Byram puts this new version through its paces.

Transatlantic Journal: A daily journal from 1870 describing the sea voyage from England to Canada.

Scrapbook for 1899: What was happening exactly 100 years ago?

Searching the Census Without the Soundex: Robert W. Marlin describes his technique for searching the census without an index.

Teach the Children: Barbara Krasner-Khait tells us how genealogy can be incorporated into the school curriculum.

Leaving a Legacy: Donna Potter-Phillips tells us how to organize and distribute our research so that it is not lost to future generations.

The Family Bush: Ed Clauser puzzles about how future generations are going to record today's changed lifestyles.

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Source Citation: Jim Byram discusses the importance and different methods of citing the source of your information.

History of Genealogy: There is a tendency to believe that an interest in genealogy is new. Donna Potter-Phillips looks at some very early interest in the subject.

Tale of the Trail: Don Kern relates the story of an emotional family reunion.

Dating Old Photographs: Our second supplement features typical photographs of known dates for you to compare with your own albumns.

French Genealogy: How to begin researching your French ancestors.

The 1881 British Census on CD: The LDS Church’s bargain-priced CD set is an extraordinary resource for anyone with British roots.

Misleading Clues: Ron Wild describes some common errors and how to avoid them.

Gravestone Incriptions: Norman Brown shows how transcribing information from cemeteries can supply valuable genealogical information.

Getting Started: S.J. Reidhead argues that getting started shouldn’t require so much preparation.

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Finding Records: Robert W. Marlin describes how to locate and obtain copies of your family’s records.

Getting the Most Out of Genealogy Conferences:Sylvia Jaffe warns about missing unique opportunities.

Dutch Genealogy: Mary Risseeuw explains how to follow the trail of your Dutch ancestors.

Using the FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service: Jim Byram explains how to get the best out of the LDS Church’s FamilySearch website.

Visiting Europe to Conduct Research: Maralyn Wellauer describes how to prepare for and make best use of a genealogical research trip to Europe.

Records Selection Table: A guide to searching for the right records.

Share Your Past: Barbara Krasner-Khait encourages you to supply copies of your research to archival repositories.

Your Medical Pedigree: Edwin M. Knights Jr. looks at disease and medicine in the time of our ancestors.

Blagbrough, Blackbrough or Blakebrough?: Take your pick, each surname has some documentation as Ron Wild explains.

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Restoring Your Old Photos: Andrew Vezina offers step-by-step instructions on how to restore old photographs.

Family Migrations: Beverly Vorpahl describes how families emigrated in groups and how they often moved together once they had reached the New World.

Finding Religious Records in Colonial North America: Christina Kassabian Schaefer tells us where to look for these earliest of colonial records.

Canadian Records: Louise J. St Denis offers general and province-specific information to help you trace your Canadian ancestors.

Using a Family History Center: Your first visit shouldn't be intimidating, according to Donna Potter-Phillips.

Scanners - An Update: Halvor Moorshead describes some of the advances in scanning during the past 18 months.

The Power of an Unusual Surname: Barbara Krasner-Khait discusses the benefits of having an unusual last name.

Three Year Index: A full index of the articles published in Family Chronicle from September 1996 to August 1999.

Skeletons in the Closet: Ed Clauser thinks horse thief ancestors are the next best thing to royalty!

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Family Reunions: Edith Wagner talks about the links between family reunions and family history.

Immigration at Castle Garden: Barbara Krasner-Khait gives the history of the building before Ellis Island.

Researching Your Roots Using the Internet: Cyndi Howells tells us that the Internet may not be what we think.

The Search for Missing Irish Family and Friends: Ron Wild discusses the value of old newspaper classified ads as a research tool.

Writing a Family History: Karen Boucher relates her experiences in publishing her family’s history.

Family Treasures: Beverly Vorpahl shows how to preserve family history through whatnots.

Immigrant Letters from Germany and America: Ron Wild shares a family saga revealed through correspondence.

Easy as Pulling Teeth: Mark Howells describes how to extract data from the LDS CDs that they don’t let you search for.

Unjumbling Land Deeds: Beverly (Smith) Vorpahl tells how to translate the odd words and numbers of legal land deeds into something meaningful.

Fire!: Donna Potter Phillips reflects on the danger natural disasters pose to family histories.

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If Not Through New York, Then Where?: Barbara Krasner-Khait looks at the other gateways to North America.

Choosing a Software Package: Jim Byram takes a look at updates to seven major genealogy software programs.

Why Did Families Emigrate?: Ron Wild describes some of the reasons people left Europe for North America.

Researching in Ireland and Northern Ireland: Angus Baxter describes how to overcome problems in tracing Irish roots.

Creating and Maintaining a Filing System: In an extract from her recent book, Sharon DeBartolo Carmack describes how to keep your family records straight.

Film Research Hasn't Died: Despite all the enthusiasm for the Internet, Ron Wild explains that there are infinitely more records on traditional microfilm.

10 Best Local Library Resources: There is wealth of genealogical information at your local library, as Barbara Krasner-Khait explains.

A Conversation with Grandma Gertie: Beverly Vorpahl explains the importance of recording people's recollections.

Unjumbling Land Deeds: Beverly (Smith) Vorpahl tells how to translate the odd words and numbers of legal land deeds into something meaningful.

Cleaning: Darcy Gammon Wakefield talks about memories that have been stashed away.

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Waterway to West: The Erie Canal: Barbara Krasner-Khait relates the history and significance of the Erie Canal.

Saving the Union — and a Lot of Family History: Thomas P. McKenna offers advice on tracing ancestors through Civil War records.

Researching in the Workplace: Xenia Stanford shows us how useful company records can be to the genealogist.

Researching in England and Wales: Sherry Irvine offers advice on spending research time wisely.

Top Research Websites: Jeff Chapman presents some non-genealogy websites that can help genealogists.

25 Tips for Researching at Family History Centers: Ron Wild offers advice on how to get the most from your local FHC.

The Freedom of Information Act: Barbara Krasner-Khait looks at a policy that is a good friend to genealogists.

So Much More Than Names and Dates: Ron Wild looks at the surprising emotions success can bring to genealogists.

Me, the Family Historian?: Ed Clauser looks at why people receive the calling to be their family’s historian.

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