FamilyHistoryWA

The regular meeting of users of Millenia Corp's Legacy Family Tree software

For new members or those intending to join, or those members just wanting a refresher. Discover what services and resources are available at WAGS (Western Australian Genealogical Society) Topics and demonstrations include WAGS Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, WAGS Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided.

The India and South East Asia SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

Special Interest Group - South Australia

"What Do I Do Next?" is an interactive session where we can encourage each other with suggestions for the next research step. Problems can be presented and suggestions made to get through, around or over. These sessions are informal and your participation is encouraged. Bring your lunch to eat around the table. Afterwards the library will be open to continue your research. Bookings are not required, but are appreciated for seating arrangements.

Demonstration how to navigate through the National Library of Australia's website TROVE. This hands-on workshop will give participants time to brush up on search techniques. Explore the wealth of Family History material available at your fingertips

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

A group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind the ancestors.

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Computer Special Interest Group.

Regular meeting of the North of England Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA

David Haimes will lead a sharing session on the powerful stories behind our heirlooms. Bring your heirloom along and tell us about what it means to you. Bring your lunch - tea and coffee will be available. This is a free session for members, but you are asked to book your place to help us with the logistics.

Sometimes the facts don’t tell you enough: How a fiction writer looks at family history. Ian Reid is the author of more than a dozen books and numerous articles. As a literary historian, he has extensive experience in archival research. As a historical novelist, he is particularly interested in fiction that has a factual basis in family history. He received a 2015 Battye Memorial Fellowship for a project on history and fiction. Wine and cheese from 7 with coffee & cake afterwards

The regular quarterly meeting of the London, South of England and Wales Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA

So you got a DNA kit for Xmas and you're wondering what to do next??? Come along and listen to how some of the members of the group have taken their first steps. This will also be the group's Annual General Meeting, but judging by previous years it won't take too much time to deal with the formalities.

The regular meeting of users of Millenia Corp's Legacy Family Tree software

Graeme Mackenzie is a trained historian, with a Masters Degree from the University of Cambridge, and has been a professional genealogist specialising in the Highland clans and families of Scotland for the last 25 years. Please join us for a late afternoon and evening of learning and fellowship as we trade information and discover more about the lives of our wonderful ancestors. A light supper will be served between the sessions. Please bring your tickets with you to the sessions.

FindMyPast boasts they have in excess of 2 billion historical records from around the world including the largest collection of Irish records available online. FamilyHistoryWA's librarian, Edwina Shooter, will show you techniques and tips to get back further in your family tree.

For new members or those intending to join, or those members just wanting a refresher. Discover what services and resources are available at FamilyHistoryWA. Topics and demonstrations include the Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, WAGS Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided. Registration is required for this free event.

A group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind the ancestors.

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc's. 40th Anniversary - 1979 to 2019 To celebrate this milestone event in our history, the President and Management Committee invites members to join them for a celebration lunch. The meal will be catered for by the WA Spit Roast Company which provides an excellent choice of roasts, vegetables, salads and vegetarian and gluten free foods. There will also be a birthday cake, displays and much more.

Topic to be confirmed Bring your lunch - tea and coffee will be available. This is a free session for members, but you are asked to book your place to help us with the logistics.

Introductory course which provides you with all of the information to get you started with your Family History. Learn how to access birth, death and marriage records and to finding relevant records. Instructions also include how to record your findings along with some useful websites to further your research.

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Computer Special Interest Group.

The regular meeting of the Irish Special Interest Group

The Convict SIG Committee will give you an Update on the amazing stories emerging from the WA Convict Publication Project research. We will also conduct a "Hands on Workshp" for Members on how to better utilize the vauable resources in the WAGS Library.

As part of Australian Heritage Month activities, discover the services and resources available to help you with your family history. Join us for an informative orientation at the FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) Research Centre in Bayswater. The session will include how to utilise the library resources, the WAGS website and a guided tour of FHWA's Research Centre.

Journey and discovery of a family unknown and making the connection.   What would it feel like to find out that you belonged to more than one family? Join us for this Australian Heritage Festival event and hear about personal journeys of discovery. Hear how attention to detail, persistence and patience brought about the revelation that you belonged to a family you were unaware of and the outcome of that discovery.

Special Interest Group EPG

The regular meeting of users of Millenia Corp's Legacy Family Tree software

A group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind the ancestors.

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

TMG may have been discontinued by Wholly Genes Inc. but we are still using it and plan to for many years to come. Its power when combined with John Cardinal's Second Site is second to none in our opinion. So if you are a user do not despair - come along to learn how to get the best out of these programs with people who are active users!

Our guest speaker, Miriam Crandell, will tell the story of a group of early 1900s British suffragists who attempted to establish a farming community for female migrants in Denmark, WA. The male bureaucrats and politicians were not thrilled with the plans for a so-called “Adam-less” Eden, and contrived to avert what they saw as a PR disaster. This is the regular quarterly meeting of the Western Australian Special Interest Group Gold Coin Donation

Regular quarterly meeting of the European Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Computer Special Interest Group.

A time to do research uninterrupted on your Northern English Ancestors. With the help of fellow members, you can research, ask for guidance and knock down those brickwalls. So come along and do some research and see what we can discover together!

You may already use Facebook for chatting with friends or sharing holiday snaps. Have you considered how Facebook can help your genealogy research?  Building a strong network of living relatives is key to opening the possibilities of family history.  And Facebook is just such a network of living individuals. Bring your lunch - tea and coffee will be available. This is a free session you are asked to book your place to help us with the logistics.

Finding your Family II Discover the services and resources available to help you with your family history. Join us for an informative orientation at the FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) Research centre in Bayswater. The session will include how to utilise the library resources, the WAGS website and a guided tour of FHWA's Research Centre

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting

The regular meeting of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA. This month we will be looking at personal research and queries

The regular quarterly meeting of the Military Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. The primary aim of the group is to enhance the knowledge of members and other interested parties in the research of all things military, in particular from a genealogy or family history perspective. This month our Librarian, Edwina Shooter, will demonstrate how to use e-resources via LISWA to do military research for free.

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA helps members and visitors research their interests in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Meetings are held regularly. Members are encouraged to share their successes and problems. Group members, at each meeting, are alerted to the latest information on books, magazines, CD's, DVD's and websites etc. Visitors and new members are always welcome.

Introductory course which provides you with all the information in how to access birth, death and marriage records, and to finding relevant records. Instruction also includes showing how to record your findings along with some useful websites to further your research

Tony Turner, convenor of the North of England Special Interest Group will share how he tries to salve his Brick Walls, or, as those from the North say "Stone Walls". Come along and share the unusual English records you use. Bring your lunch - tea and coffee will be available. This is a free session for members, but you are asked to book your place to help us with the logistics.

A time to do research uninterrupted on your Northern English Ancestors. With the help of fellow members, you can research, ask for guidance and knock down those brickwalls. So come along and do some research and see what we can discover together!

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Computer Special Interest Group. Come along and join the discussion about all things technology supporting your family history research. This is a free event, but, as these meetings are very popular, a booking is recommended to ensure we have enough room to accommodate everyone. New members are welcome. A gold coin donation at the door is appreciated.

A group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind the ancestors.

Regular quarterly meeting of the European Special Interest Group of Family HistoryWA

The regular quarterly meeting of the Western Australian Special Interest Group of FHWA

TMG may have been discontinued by Wholly Genes Inc. but we are still using it and plan to for many years to come. Its power when combined with John Cardinal's Second Site is second to none in our opinion. So if you are a user do not despair - come along to learn how to get the best out of these programs with people who are active users!

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

Which Legacy Tools do you need to learn more about? We'll have an extended question time and discuss topics you would like to see explored this year. Whether you can come on Tuesday or not, you may like to email me your ideas/wish list/questions.

The regular meeting of the Irish Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA

During our research morning, we will show you what is available in units 5/6. Share your successes and bring along your brick walls.

The Convict SIG Committee will give you an Update on the amazing stories emerging from the WA Convict Publication Project research. We will also conduct a "Hands on Workshp" for Members on how to better utilize the vauable resources in the WAGS Library.

FindMyPast boasts they have in excess of 2 billion historical records from around the world including the largest collection of Irish records available online. FamilyHistoryWA's librarian, Edwina Shooter, will show you techniques and tips to get back further in your family tree.

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