Join us at 6:30pm (GMT) tonight for Frances Daly’s presentation and learn about life in Ireland around the time of the 1926 Census. Available as a part of a Family Tree Plus membership

Join us at 12:30pm (GMT) today for John Cleary’s informative and practical talk and learn about the ways in which DNA and surname studies may be used in conjunction to learn more about surnames in your family. Available as a part of the Family Tree Plus membership.

Give your family history the organisation it deserves. You’ve worked hard to uncover it! Our in-depth guide covers filing tips, preserving heirlooms, creating display charts, organising digital & paper records, plus a handy FAQ to keep everything in order 🔗👇

Give your family history the organisation it deserves! Our in-depth guide covers filing tips, preserving heirlooms, creating display charts, organising records, plus a handy FAQ to keep everything in order https://f.mtr.cool/aasazogvvi

Just a few days left of our EASTER SALE! https://f.mtr.cool/jhsdzxhsef Our Easter Sale brings you some of our most popular on-demand courses and resources at less than half price – expert help to improve your research and discover more family stories. ENDS SUNDAY 12 APRIL!

🌳🎧 On this week's podcast Helen and Nathan reflect on the importance of doing the tasks… but also how absolutely important it is to keep it fun! There might be a few little research log confessions too... Listen to the full episode: https://f.mtr.cool/irkzxtfybv

🌳🎧 On this week's podcast Helen and Nathan reflect on the importance of doing the tasks… but also how absolutely important it is to keep it fun! There might be a few little research log confessions too... 🔗👇 #short #familyhistory #familyhistorypodcast

Join us 18:30pm tonight (GMT) as Chris Paton show us how to dig deeper into your family history in Ireland, using knowledge about the lay of the land and the historic records. This webinar is available as a part of your FamilyTree Plus membership

Discover how to use maps as a key part of your family history research to plot where your ancestors lived and worked, to discover crucial clues and to make so much more sense of your family history findings. https://f.mtr.cool/whrgnukzzv

Witness names on marriage records and wills can reveal: • Siblings • In-laws • Close cousins • Business partners Never ignore the small print. That’s where even more of the story hides.

Join us 8 April, as Chris Paton helps us gain more knowledge about the lay of the land of Ireland and the historic records that give clues to ancestral locations. Sign up today 🔗👇

Join us 8 April, as Chris Paton helps us gain more knowledge about the lay of the land of Ireland and the historic records that give clues to ancestral locations. https://f.mtr.cool/kjoibzqmcc

Stuck on a brick wall? Research their FAN Club: • Friends • Associates • Neighbours People migrated together, married into each other’s families, and witnessed each other’s documents. Sometimes the answer isn’t in your ancestor’s record — it’s in their neighbour’s.

Have you seen the line-up for the forthcoming series of Who Do You Think You Are? Let us know what you think in the comments and read the full details over on the website:

Old family photographs are a vital part of genealogy. Find out how to organise, preserve, store, date and identify these precious pictures with our in-depth guide: https://f.mtr.cool/isppeuejsj

Too many tabs, messy files, and lost research time? Join our Tech Pillars for the Modern Genealogist webinar to learn screen management, keyboard shortcuts, and simple tools that make every research session more organised and productive. https://f.mtr.cool/yprsuiakza

If your ancestor “disappears,” ask: • Did they change their name? • Did they remarry? • Did they move? • Did they move, just a short distance, but over the county boundary? Brick walls are usually logic puzzles.

This week in Family Tree Talk, podcast cohosts Nathan and Helen chat about their recent research forays, and discuss ideas to get the research back on track - with the aid of a research plan, as well as discussing some of their favourite money saving tips! 🔗👇

This week in Family Tree Talk, Nathan and Helen chat about their recent research forays, and discuss ideas to get the research back on track - with the aid of a research plan, as well as discussing some of their favourite money saving tips! https://f.mtr.cool/tegokbpljd

Family trees are full of surprises 🌳 From shocking scandals to brave war heroes, unexpected siblings, or generations of farmers—every discovery tells a story.

Join us at 12:30pm today (GMT ) and discover practical techniques to break through research roadblocks in this hands-on webinar, featuring real examples and strategies you can use in your own family history research. Available as a part of your Family Tree Plus membership

The Family Tree EASTER SALE is now on! https://f.mtr.cool/tiqxeymjhj Get some of our most popular on-demand courses and resources for less than half price – expert help to improve your research and discover more family stories. #familyhistory #genealogy #ancestry

Every family historian hits a brick wall. But that’s where the real detective work begins. 🧩 Join this practical webinar to see real examples of how brickwalls can be solved - and learn strategies you can apply to your own research. 🔗👇

Every family historian hits a brick wall. But that’s where the real detective work begins. 🧩 Join this practical webinar to see real examples of how brickwalls can be solved https://f.mtr.cool/pizfpgxjla

DNA Tip 🧬 A centimorgan (cM) measures shared DNA. More cM = closer relationship. • 3,400 cM → Parent • 1,700 cM → Sibling • 200 cM → Likely 2nd cousin range DNA is probability, not certainty.

🌳🎧 On this week's Family Tree Talk, we discuss what is the best next step to take, when you have completed a family history goal. Nathan also debates whether to take his research log completely online. Listen to the full episode: https://f.mtr.cool/vqyscdpepm

When searching census records, don’t just search by full name. Try: ✔ First name + birth year ✔ First name + spouse ✔ First name + county ✔ Wildcards (Sm*th) Spelling wasn’t standardised. Your ancestor didn’t “change” their name - the clerk guessed.

Our step-by-step guide to Irish genealogy explains how to trace your Irish ancestors using church registers, census substitutes, land records, and modern online resources – even when records appear to be missing. 🔗👇

Our step-by-step guide to Irish genealogy explains how to trace your Irish ancestors using church registers, census substitutes, land records, and modern online resources – even when records appear to be missing. https://f.mtr.cool/wtxzvuqrme

Family Tree Plus members! Don't forget to join us at 18:30pm tonight (GMT) and get prepared for the 1926 Ireland Census.

Join us 16 March and ensure you are best-prepared to make the most of the forthcoming 1926 Ireland Census. Available as a part of your Family Tree Plus membership, or sign up here https://f.mtr.cool/hmerisxgkv

🌳🎧 On this week's podcast Nathan shares the research steps he’s taken to unearth the last surname he needed to finally complete his 3× great-grandparents. Also, Helen reminds us all about the Genealogical Proof Standard and talks about the benefits of GEDCOM files. 🔗👇

On this week's podcast Nathan shares the steps he’s taken to unearth the last surname he needed to complete his 3× great-grandparents. Also, Helen reminds us all about the Genealogical Proof Standard and talks about the benefits of GEDCOM files. https://f.mtr.cool/bacncktukg

Join us at 12:30pm today (GMT) as Prof Tom Licence tells the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. Don't miss out! Family Tree Plus members get access to at least 3 webinars every month.

Want to research like a professional? https://f.mtr.cool/vippolmeir With expert guidance from Dr Sophie Kay, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Plan your research effectively ✔ Discover new records and clues ✔ Solve difficult genealogy problems ✔ Build stronger evidence for your family tree

Have you ever: □ Stayed up past midnight researching □ Ordered records you didn’t need □ Ignored laundry for census records □ Cried over a breakthrough

Time spent deciding which family history subscription website (or websites) you need will help you save money and maximise your search time. Read our hand guide for pointers to consider when choosing which family history websites you need to subscribe to. 🔗👇

Time spent deciding which family history subscription website you need will help you save money & maximise your search time. Read on for pointers to consider when choosing which website to subscribe to. https://f.mtr.cool/hcjbbabkqu

Join us 11 March, as Prof. Tom Licence tells the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. Book your spot today 👇🔗. Sign up to Family Tree Plus and get access to this webinar and more every month

Join us 11 March, as Prof. Tom Licence tells the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. Book your spot today 👇🔗 Join the webinar: https://f.mtr.cool/opirproobk Or sign up for Family Tree Plus: https://f.mtr.cool/gcwiaryxmu

🌍 RootsTech 2026 starts soon! It’s the biggest celebration of family history in the world, and we’re joining in with some very special offers for family historians: https://f.mtr.cool/qzdcvnlwec #RootsTech #RootsTech2026 #SLC #FamilyHistory

In this week's podcast - Helen talks about the value of Family History Societies, and Nathan realises that not all the facts about his 3x great-grandparents were stacking up. Where had his research taken a wrong turn? https://f.mtr.cool/rgkalgpjle

As organised and meticulous as I think I am with research, my working notes are absolute chaos! Of course I'll be writing them up neatly in my research log 🤔😅 Does anyone else suffer from this ailment? - Nathan

Check out our handy guide on how generative AI can be used by family historians to speed things up, brainstorm ideas, and free us up for more analysis and interpretation. https://f.mtr.cool/gqjtwhufww

Our DNA guru, Karen Evans, has a wealth of great advice for sharpening your DNA skills. If you want to go further and really make the most of your results, why not sign up for her DNA Discoveries webinar, starting next week. https://f.mtr.cool/jrnucplylh

👊🧱 Beat your brickwalls! Track conflicting information instead of ignoring it. Create a note listing every conflicting birth date/place and which record it came from. Patterns usually emerge that point to the most reliable source.

Got a genealogy plan… or just a growing pile of “I’ll look that up later”? 😅 Missed Helen’s brilliant webinar on creating a focused family history plan? No worries! Family Tree Plus members can watch it anytime - plus get access to 100s of inspiring family history videos 🌳✨

On this week's podcast, Nathan reaches a big milestone - finding the final missing 3x great-grandparent 🎉 But is that 32nd name really his? 🌳 Plus, Helen gives us an update on her ‘out and down’ project. Listen to the full episode here: https://f.mtr.cool/kolnettieq

When researching Scottish ancestors, always note parish names - not just towns. Most early Scottish records are organised by parish, not modern geography – in fact many of the records of baptism, marriage and burial are nicknamed the OPRs (The Old Parochial Registers).

📣 Have you taken a DNA test yet? What did you make of the results? 🧬 According to our survey, only 20% of family historians feel confident using their DNA results. 👉 See the insights here: https://f.mtr.cool/iwlttmrmjk