Digital Past Issues

FEATURES No Purchase NecessaryHungry for family history freebies? You'll eat up these 87 great genealogy giveaways. By David A. FryxellThat's So Last CenturyDating 20th-century photos is a snap when you keep these six strategies in focus. Plus: Put your...

FEATURESScientific MethodsTake a cue from the sleuths on "CSI." Try these seven forensics-inspired techniques to advance your genealogical investigations. By Colleen Fitzpatrick With Andrew YeiserAround the World in 51 ClicksYou don't have to hop a boat...

FEATURES365 Ways to Discover Your RootsA tip a day keeps the brick walls away—and we've compiled a year's worth of advice in our 2006 genealogy planner. By Lisa A. AlzoExit StrategiesHaven't searched for your immigrant ancestors at their ports of...

FEATURESBe An Organization WizardClutter, be gone! Zap your piles of printouts, mountains of documents and boxes of photographs into order—these 31 tricks will work magic on your family history filing catastrophe. By Diane HaddadAt Your...

FEATURESSites UnseenRefresh your online research! This year, our annual 101 Best Web Sites roundup identifies the Net's new and lesser-known genealogical gems. By David A. FryxellThe Secret GardenBefore Ellis Island opened its "golden door" to...

FEATURESCheap TricksWish you could trace your roots today on yesterday's budget? You can-bank on these 26 thrifty tips for cutting your research costs. By Maureen A. TaylorVital SignsFollow this five-step regimen to revive your search for birth,...

FEATURESSurfing the CensusIf you haven't tapped into the trove of online census records, quit cranking and start clicking! We'll show you where and how to "Net" your ancestors' enumerations, including hints for using free sites and a comparison...

Now you can download this issue from The Family Tree Magazine.FEATURESTimeless TipsThey say the classics never go out of style. Return to the basics—and to your roots—with our ageless advice for finding your family. By Emily Anne CroomBack to the...

What's Inside! Highlights from this issue include: A guide to organizing your genealogy research in a day, including day-of productivity tips, sample projects, and worksheets The 12 best websites for finding African American ancestors Expert strategies...

What's Inside! Highlights from this issue include: A quick-reference guide to free genealogy: a roundup of the top free web tools, free features at subscription websites, and expert tips for saving money in your research Tutorials for new storytelling...