Forum: Family History Societies

I'm not going to 'name names', but some 4 years ago I went along as a guest to an FHS meeting with a view to joining and, apart from an extremely interesting and informative talk, I can honestly say it was one of the most unpleasant evenings I've spent. Three people actually managed to speak...

Is there a family history society for East Lancashire and Manchester?

I have researched the Mullis family in England and America for forty years. In 1984 self-published book which I am presently revising for publication later this year. The earliest English Mullis family dates to the Meulles/Molis present at Hastings and seated in Devon: two primary surname...

Anyone know of a cheadle staffordshire societies as I am researching the coates family in cheadle and info on st giles church many thanks

If it's of any use I came across Carsington, Derbyshire FHS by accident, and it proved to be most helpful, web address is: www. dfhs.org.uk (no, its not the furniture shop!!)

The Cumberland FHS Forum contains a board devoted to 'Transcriptions of BMD's from the Carlisle Journal in the 1800's' transcribed by Petra Mitchison. These transcriptions often contain events which occurred outside the Carlisle area. I wondered whether any other FHS websites carried such...

Hi Does anyone know whether there is a family history society that covers Barrow in Furness? Thanks

Hi... Can somebody please let me know if there is a East Sussex Family History Society Please? Need help on one Line of my family tree!

I would like very much to join the area of Bristol where the Cantle ancestors once lived. I am trying to find some connection to John Cantle from Bristol, and have found new couples a James Cantle and a Ann Scudamore from Bitton Parish married on the 2nd July 1758, |hug| and a John Cantle (coal...

Is there any Foster family Society; Mother Susan Sealy Foster and Father George William Foster. Children are Reginald, Winnieferd, Ernest,Edith,Lilly and George. Any info would be very appreciated My name is Pat Robinson(nee Foster)

Does anyone know if there is a Stafford family history society? The North Staffs group does not seem to go down as far as Stafford itself and I haven't seen any other groups that cover the town.

Their online catalog shows a book in their library named " The Story of John Langman of Lesnewth". Can someone stop by, if it is convienant, and see if it is available for sale or copy? I would like to find out what's in it that might be of use, and I think it may be a direct family ancestor. ...

Hi all a friend has asked me to help him with his family history, he has the PICTON from around 1750 onwards in Poyston or Poynton in Pembroke Wales, is there a society that covers that area. Robert

Are there any Family History Societies for this area? I'm trying to trace the Bridger family

Is anyone aware of a FHS in Berkshire?

Hi there A fortnight ago my partner signed me up to a local f.h.s as a early christmas present, and to date I have recived nothing from them to confirm my membership. This is annoying as before you join you are given the inpression that membership is instant and you will be able to use a online...

Is there a family history group in or around dudley does any one know?

Having been unable as a member of this Society, to gain access to the members Forum, could someone on the Commitee pull their fingers out and get the page running after nearly three months!!!!!|scold||banghead||rant|:mad:|soapbox|

The Federation of Family History Societies "Familyhistoryonline" website, where there is a wealth of information, (marriage indices, birth indices etc) that I for one use regularly, has now become the next victim of Brightsolid / Findmypast. Quote: The current service will close at noon on 2nd...