In response to the recent posting about genealogy magazines: I want to warn other researchers about Ancestry.com -- the company has many billing and customer service problems. I paid for a premium package last year, but then faced enormous hassles in actually getting the promised CD, magazine subscription, reference guide, etc. Many of the subscriber-only resources on the web site look far more useful in the synopsis than they really are. You might think that you'll find full-text articles, for example, but really only find bibliographical citations for obscure journals. The only reliable info on any of my family lines was basic census info that could be found elsewhere for free. If you are disappointed enough to want your money back (under their satisfaction guarantee), no one will ever respond to phone messages or email queries. At this point, my twelve-month membership is up, although I only ever received one issue of the promised magazine. Surely, some genealogists have been pleased with the service, but I'm aware of far too many folks who share my bad opinion of this company. -- Elizabeth Howell Brunner (researching HOWELL & GARDNER lines) -------- Original Message -------- A number of excellent genealogy magazines offer a wealth of information on family history research. All contain articles packed with practical advice and "how-to" information and details about books and supplies, and some even include queries and conference announcements. Among the best, and the Web sites where you can learn more about them, are "Ancestry Magazine" and "Genealogical Computing" (http://www.ancestry.com), "Heritage Quest Magazine" (http://www.heritagequest.com), and "Everton's Genealogical Helper" (http://www.everton.com). In addition, you will find others on Cyndi's List (http://www.CyndisList.com/magazine.htm). - George G. Morgan