FamilyHistoryWA

As part of the Australian Heritage Month activities, explore services and resources available to help you with your family history. Hear personal journeys of discovery and how attention to detail, persistence and patience brought about revealing family history.Join us for an informative orientation at the FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) Research Centre in Bayswater. The session will include how to utilize the library resources, the WAGS website and a guided tour of FHWA’s Research centre

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

At this meeting a few members will share articles/books that they have published. We will also positively critique our previously submitted stories about "Bicycles" or "Occupations"

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 Suffragist Settlement Scheme For WA That Never Was 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 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 Technoloby Special Interest Group (formerly known as the Computer SIG).

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!

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 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 the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

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

Ian Simon will demonstrate how Family Search can help with your research and Maria Millington will talk about her recent trip to India - her topic is ‘James Family – India Connection Search’.

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.

A back to basics approach to researching Irish genealogy, perfect for new members and beginners, as well as those who have hit a brick wall. Robyn, is the convenor of the Irish Special Interest Group, and will look at exhausting clues in Australia - before attempting to navigate records in Ireland. She’ll cover key moments in Irish history - including migration waves - and Ireland’s unique systems of administration. Then will consider their implications when searching for genealogical records.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

You are invited to the *Four Courts Memorial Lunch* To mark the anniversary of the  Explosion at the Four Courts Building in Dublin in 1922  And the tragic loss of Genealogical Records RSVP by Tuesday 25th June

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

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.

The guest speak for this social evening will be announced shortly. Wine and cheese from 7:00 to 7:30 before the presentation with coffee & cake afterwards.

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technoloby 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.

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.

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

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

This is our Annual General Meeting. We ask that you consider helping us with the running of our SIG. After a short AGM, a speaker will give a talk on his Parkhurst Boy ancestor. The Convict SIG Committee will give you an Update on the amazing stories emerging from the WA Convict Publication Project research.

Continuing with our 2019 focus on Back to Basics, the theme for our April meeting will be Key Moments in Irish History, including migration waves, by Jenni Ibrahim and Mary Byrne. A short AGM will be included in this meeting

The monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group (previously 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.

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!

Solving Brickwalls 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.

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.

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA THis is a test

A few members will share their articles/books that they have published. We will positively critique our previously submitted stories of "Tragedy" or "Show Time" and learn how to use Team Drive where our strories are shared,

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.

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.

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

SOLD OUT - waiting list available. 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.

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