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Nathan knows nothing about his ancestors. Helen knows almost everything about family history. Join them as they delve into Nate’s family’s past. Will there be any skeletons in his cupboard? Join us for genealogical facts, figures and how-to information, heavily laced with speculation, surmise, stories and waffle as Family Tree Designer Nathan Ward embarks on his family history journey aided and abetted by Family Tree Editor Helen Tovey. 99% family history guaranteed.

  1. How to trace a WW1 soldier

    1D AGO

    How to trace a WW1 soldier

    Helen Tovey, editor of Family Tree, and Nathan Ward, designer (aka the Running Genealogist) chat family history, speaking of their recent discoveries including a First World War solider and the records that can help to trace the war years of a WW1 British soldier.

    49 min
  2. Is family history difficult?

    MAR 3

    Is family history difficult?

    It can be… as Duncan discovers. This week on Family Tree Talk, editor Helen Tovey speaks with an old friend, Duncan Vessey, about his recent experiences as a newbie embarking on his family history journey. ‘Expected the unexpected’ are wise words of warning for the uninitiated, as he would learn all too quickly - finding answers to mysteries in recent generations can be challenging, sometimes even traumatic.

    49 min
  3. Why genealogy ‘boots on the ground’ are so important!

    FEB 24

    Why genealogy ‘boots on the ground’ are so important!

    In this week’s Family Tree Talk, Nathan Ward, aka the Running Genealogist, and designer of Family Tree, shares his new-found love of getting away from the screen to do some family history on foot. There really is nothing like visiting places related to your family history. In conversation with Helen Tovey, editor of Family Tree.

    57 min
  4. Introducing the Running Genealogist!

    FEB 17

    Introducing the Running Genealogist!

    Helen & Nate are joined this week by professional genealogist Jude Rhodes. She’s here to share a different perspective to help Nate on his family history journey. Plus Nate hits on an idea to combine two of his favourite past-times – running and genealogy…

    43 min
  5. Real-time genealogy - The Mystery of Auntie Mildred

    FEB 10

    Real-time genealogy - The Mystery of Auntie Mildred

    Yes it’s painstakingly slow, precise, particular – but that’s also the joy of genealogy research. Immersing yourself in a family history search. Join Helen & Nate for a real-time genealogy session as they go on the hunt for Auntie Mildred Along the way find tips to help you take control of your search and do your genealogy smarter

    58 min
  6. More banana than Viking

    FEB 3

    More banana than Viking

    Helen puts on her super sleuth hat and tries to help a listener solve a family history mystery, giving plenty of top research tips along the way. Meanwhile, Nathan sulks about his DNA test results

    39 min
  7. Helpppp! I can’t stop doing my family tree

    JAN 27

    Helpppp! I can’t stop doing my family tree

    DN-who-cares … Forget DNA for the moment. Nathan is now obsessed with tracing his ancestors using old-school documents to build his family tree. Showing off his ace family history organisational skills – we take a tour (in our mind’s eye) of his worksheets and research log. Podcast with Helen Tovey and Nathan Ward.

    1h 4m
  8. I was day-dreaming about my family tree and …

    JAN 20

    I was day-dreaming about my family tree and …

    Nathan’s tracked down his great-granny’s marriage record (despite some sketchy information from Helen) – but he’s wondering is it worth paying for? What will he gain? This week Nathan and Helen ramble down research paths, discussing the value of family history research logs, pondering on whether to pay or not to pay, and reflect on the ideal ways to pass the family history baton on

    50 min
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Nathan knows nothing about his ancestors. Helen knows almost everything about family history. Join them as they delve into Nate’s family’s past. Will there be any skeletons in his cupboard? Join us for genealogical facts, figures and how-to information, heavily laced with speculation, surmise, stories and waffle as Family Tree Designer Nathan Ward embarks on his family history journey aided and abetted by Family Tree Editor Helen Tovey. 99% family history guaranteed.

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  • Creator
    Family Tree
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Warners Group Publications 2024
  • Show Website
    Family Tree Talk

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