The Federation of Family History Societies (FFHS) is an educational charity. We represent, advise and support our membership, which consists of family history societies and similar bodies across the world.
To achieve our mission, we:
The FFHS is delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Leicestershire & Rutland FHS to commemorate the centenary of the start of WW1 by offering a WW1 100th Anniversary Battlefield Tour in 2014.
The tour has been arranged as part of the the FFHS and Leicestershire & Rutland FHS's 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2014. Full details can be downloaded here
The June issue of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine published by Immediate Media Co., sponsors of the FFHS Elizabeth Simpson Award is on sale now! The issue includes an article featuring the Anglo Italian FHS, overall winners of the Elizabeth Simpson Award 2012.
Also included are features on Discovering Your WW2 Farming Family, 75 years of the Women's Voluntary Service & 10 biggest problems solved! as well as many other informative and interesting articles.
IWM (Imperial War Museums) and brightsolid have today (14 May) announced that they are working in partnership to create Lives of the First World War 'an innovative and interactive digital platform to mark the First World War Centenary'
Lives of the First World War will be a part of IWM's extensive programme to mark the First World War Centenary. IWM is also leading the First World War Centenary Partnership, a growing network of over 1,000 local, national and international cultural and educational organisations spanning 25 countries of which the FFHS is a partner.
To read more about what will become the permanent digital memorial to more than 8 million men and women from across Britain and the Commonwealth see the full news item. Please also visit our WW1 pages.
Whether you are just starting out with your research or are an experienced researcher, family history fairs are definitely worth a visit. There are usually a variety of exhibitors including family history societies, commercial data providers and suppliers of a wide range of goods to aid your research: books, maps, CD's, archive storage solutions and much much more!
Always check the website of the fair organisers for up to date details of the event as there may be talks or workshops taking place for which pre-booking is necessary.
Details of known events can be found on GENEVA (GENealogical EVents and Activities)
| May 16 | London | Brick Walls and Lost Ancestors, free talk at The National Archives, Kew (2 pm to 3 pm). For further details |
| May 18 | Preston | One Day Conference & AGM, (Lancs. FH & HS). Heraldry, Cotton Mills and Medals |
| May 19 | Maidstone | Kent Family History Fair |
| June 1 | Sheffield | Sheffield & District FH Fair Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, Hillsborough Sheffield |
| June 1 | Shrewsbury | Shropshire FH Open Day, The Shirehall, Shrewsbury |
| July 21 | Eastbourne | Family History Day - Family Roots, Eastbourne & District Family History Society |
Answers to the quiz in the 2013 leaflet
Answers to the quiz in the 2012 leaflet can still be found here
Like many good things in life, family history costs money. For instance, when exploring events from 1837 onwards you may need to buy a birth, marriage or death certificate.
There are two ways to do so:
The extra steps make the second option slower as well as more expensive than buying direct.
Remember. Even if you found the reference at a website that offers to obtain the certificate for you, there is no need to pay more than £9.25. Just use the reference when you order direct from the General Register Office.
To purchase the third edition of the National Burial Index for England & Wales (NBI3) at the discounted price of £27.95 (Inc. VAT & P&P) please visit the website of FFHS Services Ltd
Please visit the website for further information on how to order and details of the NBI3 coverage.
The Glamorgan FHS have transcribed original documents held by West Glamorgan Archives relating to the 14th (Service) Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, known as the Swansea Pals.
If you are researching your WW1 ancestor who served with the Pals you may find these of interest. The records have been made available at www.findmypast.co.uk
Why not take a look at our listing of websites which may assist you if you are researching ancestors who served in the Great War.
Buy via these links so the FFHS can benefit at no cost to you
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