May 2012

In the
May
issue
Issue 60

► London ancestors
Tracing forebears in the Big Smoke? We show you how to find the right records, uncover unusual sources and break down brick walls with new data online

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► Scottish parish registers
From Glasgow to the Highlands, find your kin in Scotland with these essential records

► Early police records
Do some detective work of your own and learn more about forebears who upheld the law

► Merchant Navy
As new resources go online, we chart the lives of men who made a living at sea

► Life in debtors prison
What would your impoverished ancestors have experienced in these infamous institutions? We find out

► Plus.... how to find Chartist ancestors online; what soldiers' effects ledgers can reveal about your forebears; Ellis Island records explored by our expert; don your press hat and investigate your journalist ancestors plus the latest news, tips and more

Plus! Exclusive online datasets

► Lincolnshire ancestors
Track down your Lincs links with our exclusive bonus content worth £26

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