Photo corner

I regularly read Family Tree magazine and am always fascinated with the old family photos analysed in Photo Corner. This digitised old photo, which was sent to me some time ago by a relative, portrays

Q I’m researching my Howell/Willington ancestors. In the 1891 census, Hannah Howell, 50, widow lived at 77 Leabrook Road, Wednesbury, with her granddaughter Hannah Howell, seven. In 1901, Hannah is at

I was pleased to see you included the Irish Genealogical Research Society (IGRS) (www. irishancestors.ie/) in your Family History Handbook 2026. However you have categorised us as only covering the Re

Peter Dench considers...

In my current project, I don’t quite know what I’m doing, though I’m hoping to strike lucky. As with metal detectorists and those who browse the shelves of charity shops for Ming vases, my hope is alw

How do you research your family history when you’re adopted? Do you follow the lines of your biological parents, assuming you know who they are, or do you investigate your adopted parents’ families? K