FEATURES

Almost Famous
Does fame run in your family? Follow our step-by-step secrets to find out if you have a star-studded pedigree. By Rhonda McClure
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High Society
If your ancestors were patriots, princes or pioneers, you may be able to join an elite group of genealogists. Our guide to lineage societies will initiate you to the requirements and perks of membership. By Nancy Hendrickson
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Picturing the Past
Images from your family's history are only a few clicks away—in these 37 free online databases of old photos. By David A. Fryxell
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Roots in Low Places
Want the lowdown on your ancestors from Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg? Try these tips to get your Benelux family history search in full bloom. By Rhonda McClure

Handy Work
Say goodbye to backbreaking laptops—the latest trend in roving research is to pack your pedigree on a pocket-sized personal digital assistant. Learn how to go mobile with our genealogist's guide to handheld computing. By Nancy Hendrickson
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Fountain of Roots
Let the sun shine on your family history: We point you to Florida's best roots resources and historical attractions, just in time for the Federation of Genealogical Societies' conference in Orlando. By David A. Fryxell
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

Out on a Limb
Your family tree's in the spotlight. By Allison Stacy

Making Connections
Reader raves and requests.

Branching Out
What's new in discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history, including: • One man's quest to save a slave cemetery • Clickable genealogy classes • New software for owning up to your research • Democracy back on display • A victory for battlefield preservation. Edited by Lauren Eisenstodt

Living History
Fall favorites for historical and heritage fun, including: Praising the flag in Maryland ... Honoring Indiana's pioneers ... Reviving Colonial style in Connecticut ... Cruising Illinois' capital. By Lauren Eisenstodt

Everything's Relative
A show-and-tell surprise, e-mail encounters and more stories from the lighter side of family history.

Photo Detective
How to prevent future photo mysteries. By Maureen A. Taylor

Preserving Memories
Meet your match with these coordinating papers, stickers and embellishments for heritage-album pages. By Patti Swoboda

Now What?
Mystified by migration? Stumped by the census? Our experts have advice.

The Toolkit
Get on board these seven Web sites to find answers about railroading ancestors. Plus: • Tricks to find online county records • One new Web catalog, 50 million records—we share search secrets • British family tree software reviewed • Five books that hit home. Edited by Lauren Eisenstodt

Time Capsule
The Washington Post's former owner and publisher recalls the sensitive side of her childhood. By Katharine Graham