FFHS - supporting family historians for over 40 years
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Congratulations to Maureen Selley
who has been awarded an honour in the latest 2017 Honours List.
Maureen has been awarded a (BEM) British Empire Medal. The award was made for Services to Local History. Maureen is currently secretary of the Devon Family History Society having previously been their chairman for many years and a great supporter of the FFHS. This award is well deserved for all her hard work in Family and Local History.
Read the small print
Family historians are regularly pressurised to purchase DNA tests. Those who do so enter into a contract with the firm providing the service. But how many read its complete terms?
Scanned and indexed images of Wiltshire parish registers are now available at the Ancestry site. Many go back as far as the 16th century and the periods covered run to as recently as 1916.
The Religious Society of Friends (usually known as the Quakers) was formed in the 17th century and is known for the meticulous records kept of the births, marriages and deaths of its members.
The opening hours for Derbyshire Record Office are changing from the week beginning 5 June. Its web page sets out full details of the arrangements and services available.
If you live in Derbyshire or have ancestors from the area, it is well worth also checking out what the Derbyshire Family History Society has to offer.
Help across the board
Our volunteers gave a warm welcome to thousands of visitors at the recent "Who Do You Think You Are Live" event. We gave out vast numbers of the Really Useful Leaflet and helped many individuals with research problems, often linking them with a relevant member society.
Children & Young People's Competition
This special competition aims to encourage 5-16 year olds in the UK to start their own research adventure.
Those taking part will use the FFHS "My Family Tree" booklet to help create their own family tree and explain what they have enjoyed most. Prizes include a family day out at Living History Museum.
The National Archives has launched a vision and action plan to help archives secure their future through digital transformation, investing in new workforce skills, and encouraging innovation.
