Family Tree UK Magazine March 2024
English | 84 pages | pdf | 31.66 MB
One of the charms of family history is the myriad of fascinating genealogy-related adventures for which it provides the opportunity. Tere is an endless and utterly absorbing range of research to do, and projects, trips, tutorials, books and more that we can immerse ourselves in as we work to trace the lives of our family members in times’ past. Within the pages of Family Tree Magazine we aim to give you useful and fascinating information and inspiration to help you trace your family story in full.
There are always so many new things to learn, to do, to enjoy…
However, this month there is one thing that we would urge each and every one of you to put to the top of your family history to do list. And it’s this: if you have not already done so we invite you to sign professional genealogist Richard Holt’s #SaveOurWills petition. If you are a British citizen or a UK resident you can do so here: https://petition.parliament. uk/petitions/654081.
Why do ‘our wills’ need saving? Because in December 2023 the Ministry of Justice published a consultation paper proposing the destruction of original wills after 25 years. The historic collection under threat is that of the national collection of wills for England and Wales 1858 onwards.
We very much hope you feel able to support the campaign to #SaveOurWills, and even if you are not eligible to add your signature, please do nevertheless feel free to share the link with your family and friends who may be able to do so. Wherever you live in the world, you may still write or email to voice your views to the Ministry of Justice (we have provided the all-important contact details on page 40).
Petition signed, let’s get back to business: this issue, as ever, our trusty authors have invaluable advice to help you learn more about your family tree – from Chris Paton’s advice on researching your family in Medieval times, to David Annal’s research strategies, or David Ryan’s trouble-shooting tactics for Finding untraceable Irish kin, and Ann Larkham’s family photo preparation project tips – there’s heaps to dive into. Happy genealogy
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