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Family Tree Magazine delivers tools, tips and leads right to your door. Get a preview of this issue's contents—and access hyperlinks to featured Web sites—in the section below. Order your subscription online or by calling (888) 403-9002.
Stories in our October 2006 issue include:
Download the PDF of all Web links mentioned in this issue's articles.
FEATURES
Adventures in Genetic Genealogy Keep It Reel State Research Guides Good Sports Swede Success COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
Out on a Limb Making Connections Branching Out Living History Preserving Memories Everything's Relative Now What? Photo Detective The Toolkit Time Capsule The October 2006 Family Tree Magazine is sold out. Check your local library or genealogical society for this issue.
What can you really learn about your family history from a few cheek cells? We sent a professional genealogist on a quest to discover the truth behind the developing science of DNA. By Maureen A. Taylor
Take action today so you—and your descendants—can safely enjoy your family's audio and video memories. By Fern Glazer
Plus: An award-winning documentary filmmaker shares his secrets for capturing memories now.
Trace your ancestors across the USA! This issue's special pullout section features how-to articles and resource sheets for:
Stash these guides in your research binder or tote them to the library—and quickly find the essential facts, advice and resources you need to trace your family tree anywhere in the country.
Hit a genealogy home run with our guide to researching athletic ancestors. By Nick D'Alto
With our seven winning strategies for tracing Swedish roots, you're sure to achieve family tree triumphs. By David A. Fryxell
Membership has one less privilege. By Allison Stacy
Readers respond to Family Tree Magazine.
What's new in discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history, including:
• Special report: graveyard neglect • 411 for Ancestry.com • Wisconsin vital records online o reduced remote access to HeritageQuest Online. By Diane Haddad
Sizzling summer heritage events, including: • Riding into Iowa history • Feeding cultural consciousness in Wisconsin • Flagging West Virginia's Civil War past. By Amy Gorin
Cedar chest safety, tips for antique tomes and more ways to save and share your family's past. By Anne Wilbur
Tales from the lighter side of family history.
Mulling over Masons and immigrant names: Our experts conquer your quandaries.
A primer on class portraits. By Maureen A. Taylor
Perplexed by the plethora of Web sites offering British civil-registration indexes? Read our head-to-head comparison. Plus: • Hispanic roots Web roundup • Computer virus antidotes • GEDCOM guidance • Stories for junior genealogists. Edited by Dana Schmidt
The father of Riverdance gets a kick out of his roots. By Michael Flatley
