Issue Detail
Issue 180
March 2010
Fraud and forgery in family history
This month we look at some historic cases of forgery being discovered in family trees, and give some advice on how not to be caught out or ripped-off in your research. We also investigate the story of a famous 19th century Shakespearean forger.
FEATURES
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO…
This month: Navy records
THE GALLOGLASS CLAN
Investigating the warrior clan
SPOTLIGHT ON BOURNEMOUTH
The town’s history and resources
FAMILY HISTORY SECRETS
Murder in the family tree
MURDER IN THE BLOOD?
A reader discovers two murderers in his research
SUITCASES AND SANCTUARY
A museum of immigration in London
TRACKING A HORSE THIEF
One reader’s criminal ancestor
CHESHIRE FHS
Find out more about the society
Competition
Now in paperback, The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is an indispensible reference book for family historians. With essential advice for anyone wanting to research their English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh origins, this book is a must have and we have five copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning just send your answer to the following question to fhm@metropolis.co.uk by 1st May 2010.
Q What year was the first edition of this book published?