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Nathan knows nothing about his ancestors. Helen knows almost everything about family history. Join them as they delve into Nate’s family’s past. Will there be any skeletons in his cupboard?
Join us for genealogical facts, figures and how-to information, heavily laced with speculation, surmise, stories and waffle as Family Tree's Nathan Ward embarks on his family history journey aided and abetted by Family Tree Editor Helen Tovey. 99% family history guaranteed.
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How the family history community makes all the difference
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Why is it so difficult sometimes?
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Nathan's (rather good) note system to the rescue!
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May 25, 2026 |
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It’s like a box of chocolates….
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May 18, 2026 |
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But how do you know it’s right?
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May 11, 2026 |
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Making sense of making mistakes
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May 04, 2026 |
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The hazards of leaping to conclusions
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Feeling a bit stuck? Try these brickwall-bash-through techniques
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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The perseverance in family history
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Just shooting the (genealogy) breeze
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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How to make sure your tree is secret & other tips
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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How to stop behaving like a headless chicken
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Starting a new chapter of your family history
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Is it time for the Genealogical Proof Standard?
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Taken a wrong turn in your research?
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Game, set & match! A genealogy milestone reached
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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You are in charge! Tips to manage your Ancestry tree
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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The value of perseverance in family history
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Nuts & bolts of building family trees
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Getting started, after getting stuck
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Discovering the clues in death records
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Thinking about marriage records…
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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What else does a birth certificate tell you?
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Could the census ever be boring?
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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How helpful can AI really be for genealogy?
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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How to build a great family tree!
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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How to read old handwriting
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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The Great Family History Quiz
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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When the facts fit together…
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Reflections of a Running Genealogist
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Tips, tactics & timely research
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Tracing my (probable) WWI relation
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Thinking about the push-pull factor
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Those unexpected details…
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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‘Yes, I already know that!’
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Soldier, soldier won't you marry me!
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Working out what we do know… and don’t know
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Better than ever: rebuilding my family tree
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Confessions & confusions
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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It’s all in a day’s work
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Rolling up our genealogy sleeves for a PROJECT!
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Brickwall? Toast.
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Knowing when to stop… & start a new thing
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Getting sorted … and getting stuck. Can you help?
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Fully fledged family historian!
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Untangling family tree tangles: multiple marriages, mystery children & genealogy tips
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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A Tangle of Dinahs, Francises and Family History Plans
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Puzzling Records, WW2 Memories & Avoiding Rookie Mistake #1
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Railway Lives: Discovering Our Ancestors' Work on the Tracks
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Family Memories & Research Dilemmas: Helen & Nate Catch Up
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Think Like a Genealogist: Research Logs, Questions & Plans with Dr Sophie Kay
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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WWI Soldier, Nun & RAF Airman: Nathan’s Surprising Family Tree Finds
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Smash Your Brickwalls with DNA: Expert Tips from Michelle Leonard
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Mastering Ancestry: Top Tips from Family History Pro Karen Evans
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Dinner with Ancestors: Strange Finds, Heirlooms & Family History Tales
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May 26, 2025 |
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Ancestry hints, second trees & surprising cousin clues
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May 18, 2025 |
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Discover family history how-to hints & breakthroughs
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May 12, 2025 |
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Death Certificates, War Diaries & AI: Unearthing Family History Clues
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May 05, 2025 |
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Feeling a bit of family history overwhelm?
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Not just a name and a number – digging into family stories
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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What you need to know when you’ve done a DNA test
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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How to get better at family history
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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How do I get through my brickwalls?
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Thoughts on ways to trace our female ancestors
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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How to do your family tree on Ancestry
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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How to trace a WW1 soldier
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Is family history difficult?
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Why genealogy ‘boots on the ground’ are so important!
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Introducing the Running Genealogist!
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Real-time genealogy - The Mystery of Auntie Mildred
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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More banana than Viking
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Helpppp! I can’t stop doing my family tree
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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I was day-dreaming about my family tree and …
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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The DNA results are in! So what are they telling us?
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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You have GOT TO DO THIS!
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Timberrrr!!!
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Going round in circles at the start line
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Does family history reduce grumpiness?
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Er, so you want to be a Viking?
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Dec 06, 2024 |