FamilyHistoryWA

The regular meeting of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

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

Cemeteries in India and South East Asia. We will discuss where you can find burials and graves and will be demonstrating the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA) website. If you have had success in locating burials in India or South East Asian cemeteries, please bring along the information to share.

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.

A Two Hour session 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.

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

The quarterly meeting of the DNA Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. Details of guest speakers will be announced closer to the date.

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

Genealogical Software with Chris Harris An open and interactive session talking about the types of software available to record your family history. 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.

The guest speaker for this social evening is Mike Murray who will talk about his Hidden DNA and how “it was a combination of revelation,twists and turns and part-solution of the family mystery!” Wine and cheese from 7:00 to 7:30 before the presentation with coffee & cake afterwards.

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 Technoloby Special Interest Group (formerly known as the Computer SIG).

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

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

"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.

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 Non members and members welcome

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

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 Technology Special Interest Group (formerly known as the Computer SIG).

Speaker TBA The Convict SIG Committee will give you an Update on the amazing stories emerging from the WA Convict Publication Project research.

The 1939 Register, released online by Findmypast in partnership with The National Archives, can be seen to be the only surviving overview of the civil population of England and Wales spanning the period 1921-1951. It bridges a census gap that risked losing an entire generation, and is a fascinating resource for anyone interested in family history research. 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 w

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.

Special Interest Group EPG

The meeting of the Irish Special Interest Group (Workshop) Continuing with our 2019 focus on Back to Basics, the theme for our Oct meeting will be a workshop to put all that you have learnt into practice. We will be running a Brick Wall session in Unit 4 concurrently with the use of the computer room and library in unit 5 and 6 for personal research.

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

Explore the resources on the Ancestry.com website. Go Beyond the General Search. David Haimes will share hints and tips to help you use this wonderful database

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!

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

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

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 Technology 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!

Using military records for family history - Military records can be a rich source of information for family historians. Come along and share your stories of how you have used these records to help your research. 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.

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting

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.

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

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting

Sooner or later most genealogists face a challenging research puzzle or hit a dead end. We will share some research methods that have been used to locate ancestors. Members are invited to bring along their success stories 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.

Special Interest Group - South Australia

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 Technology Special Interest Group (formerly known as the Computer SIG).

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.

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

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

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

Ian will take you on a tour of the FamilySearch website. He will demonstrate how to use the Catalog to find the enormous amount of indexed images to further your research. He will also show you how to locate and view online records, plus how to use the Wiki to learn where to find record collections

"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.

Continuing with our 2019 focus on Back to Basics, the theme for our July meeting will be Unique Systems of Administration in Ireland.

Special Interest Group EPG

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.

Guest Speaker, Terry March, will speak about his research on ancestor, Joseph Cooper, Convict No. 5773, who married the daughter of Parkhurst Boy, John Gray. Joseph Cooper arrived in 1861 on the "Palmerston". The Convict SIG Research Committee will give you an Update on the amazing stories emerging from the WA Convict Publication Project. Come and join like minded family researchers. Please book for FREE session. https://www.trybooking.com/BADLL

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technoloby Special Interest Group (formerly known as the Computer SIG).

FamilyHistory WA presents well known historian, author and broadcaster Richard Offen who returns to complete his presentation on the History of Western Australia. He is continuing the fascinating tales of Perth and the state after the gold rush and into the Twentieth Century

Photographs play an important role in our family history. Please bring along a photo that has special significance to you. Be prepared to share its story and its importance in your family’s history. 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.

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

Explore the resources on the Ancestry.com website. Go Beyond the General Search. David Haimes will share hints and tips to help you use this wonderful database

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.

This is an introductory course for beginners. It includes an overview of DNA testing, and " what to do next" once you have done a DNA test.

Due to overwhelming demand we are running two TROVE workshops on April 9, at 1pm and 7pm. Demonstrating 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 and explore the wealth of family history material available at your fingertips. Members and non-members welcome!

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.

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.

Two sessions at 5pm and 7:15pm. 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. A light supper will be served between the sessions. Please bring your tickets with you to the sessions.