Unusual Sources: It is always exciting to come across records that may hold the key to your search in lesser-known records: Railroad Records, State Censuses, City Directories, The Freedom of Information Act, Civil War Records, Workplace Records, Passenger Ship Lists, Land Deeds, Libraries, Footnotes, Medical Examiners’ Reports, Collateral Lines, Cemeteries, Society Records and many more. Family Chronicle has regular features describing lesser-known research sources.

The Internet: Family Chronicle shows you how you can use the power of the Internet to assist your research — and there is far more to this than looking up records in online databases. We show you how to get the best from user groups and mailing lists. One of the most popular columns in the magazine is Websites Worth Surfing where lesser-known, but valuable, resources on the web are featured.

Genealogy Software: Almost all genealogists now keep their data in a computer and there are several software packages available. Some programs are free while others are fairly expensive. Family Chronicle regularly carries objective reviews on the latest software packages.

Family History: Genealogy is much more than finding out the names and dates of your ancestors. What did they do for a living? Were they rich or poor? Why did they leave for the New World — and how did they get here? Family Chronicle tells you how to find out the answers. And when you have gathered enough information you will want to record their stories: Family Chronicle describes how you can accomplish this.

History: To understand your ancestors, you have to know something about the times in which they lived. Family Chronicle recognizes this important aspect of genealogy and carries features that help you to understand your ancestors’ times and their experiences.

And More: Research Resources, which features new books and CDs as they come on to market and You Wanted To Know, a question and answer column.

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