An overview of how AI can help your genealogy research, plus sample chatbot prompts
17 genealogy habits to start in 2026
Tips for finding ancestor records faster and more easily
An overview of the new website for the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
A FREE African American Genealogy Cheat Sheet
Contents
AI’s IQ: By Andrew Koch. Does AI’s might match its hype? Here’s how genealogists can (and can’t) use AI tools like ChatGPT.
Star Search: By David A. Fryxell. Hit the big time with these blockbusting research search strategies.
Byte by Byte: By the Editors of Family Tree Magazine. Take these five simple steps to digitize your genealogy.
This Land is Your Land: By Katie Merkley. Learn about your intrepid ancestors who received land from the federal government through homesteading, bounty-land warrants, and more.
Case Files: By David A. Fryxell, Lisa A. Alzo, and Stephen Wendt. Find your immigrant ancestor’s hometown through three research success stories.
Plus!
Research Guides: Kansas and Mississippi
Stories to Tell
Tech News
Lisa’s Picks
Website Tutorial: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries
Photo Detective
Family History Home: Preserving Antique Linens
Now What
From the Archive: Genealogy Habits for the New Year
DNA Q&A: DNA and Adoptees
Once you download the January/February 2026 issue of Family Tree Magazine, you’ll need a PDF reader, such as the free Adobe Reader software, to open it. Adobe Reader is available for both Mac and Windows computers.
