FamilyHistoryWA

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

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EVENING 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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.

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).

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!

Special Interest Group - South Australia

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.

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting

The regular meeting of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

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

Special Interest Group

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.

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

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.

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

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

The quarterly meeting of the DNA Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. 3 speakers will present case studies of how they have used DNA to tackle brickwalls in their family research. Mike Murray - "DNA- hidden secrets part 2", an update to the fascinating tale that we heard early last year of his research into his Isle of Lewis cousins. Evadne Spickett - "Finding Elspet" Geoff Barber - "Using DNA results to complement traditional research"

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

Copyright essentials for family historians, and recent changes to the Copyright Act relating to duration of copyright 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.

Regular meeting of the North of England Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA Guest Speaker: Christine Lewis -talking on Education in late 19th and early 20th century with particular reference to the schooling in York and her mother experiences. Meeting time 10:00am to 1:00pm - Tea and Coffee available

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

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.

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.

"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.

Special Interest Group - South Australia Today Rob Smith will talk about Emigration of South Australian farmers to WA It is also an opportunity to bring along your problems to solve and your successes to share

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’.

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

The regular meeting of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

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 Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting

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

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.

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

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.

Regular quarterly meeting of the European Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA

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

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

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

Special Interest Group EPG

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.

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

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.