About American Ancestors
An award-winning publication
American Ancestors is a unique, full-color magazine that comes out four times a year, and offers compelling information for family historians of all levels. Features cover useful genealogical sources, helpful research strategies, compelling historical accounts, and interesting case studies. American Ancestors is a benefit of membership starting at the Individual level, as both a print publication and an online PDF.
Winter 2023 issue now available
The new issue of American Ancestors focuses on reaching the next generation of genealogists, along with articles including the surprising origins of a colonial New Jersey family, the story of an all-woman group of deportees who settled on the Gulf Coast, a look from our collections at one of America's oldest grocery stores, and much more.
Volume 23, Number 4, Winter 2023
Reaching the Next Generation of Genealogists: Introducing the American Ancestors Family History Curriculum
| A Message from Our President & CEO | Staff Profile |
| In This Issue | Obituaries |
| Branches of Our Family | Staff List |
| News | Family Focus |
| Programs & Tours |
Features
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Reaching the Next Generation of Genealogists: Introducing the American Ancestors |
A Shipload of Women: When French Convicts Were Deported |
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The Surprising Origins of the Coryell Family of Colonial New Jersey |
So Far from Home: A Treasure Trove of Irish Immigrant |
Columns
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Genetics & Genealogy |
Focus on New York |
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Research Services Case Files |
From Our Collections |
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Manuscripts @ NEHGS |
Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center Spotlight Safe Haven: Chateau de Mehoncourt, Le Mans, France Stephanie Call |
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