FamilyHistoryWA

Learn about our society of family historians. Discover the resources on our website and how these will help your research: this session is for new members, or people considering joining, or members to update. You will receive an email confirming your booking. For ONLINE sessions this email contains the Google Meet invitation code, so on the day click on the code to enter the session, then select JOIN.

Yolanda Cool, Heritage Skills Association WA. There'll be wine and cheese beforehand and coffee and cake afterwards.

Are you writing your family history or don't know where to start? Join this group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind their ancestors. Monthly meetings include presentations and discussions to aid our writing. We have optional writing assignments and in small groups we positively critique our submitted stories. Meetings in 2021: Online - July, August, October and November Face to Face - September and December

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group will meet quarterly online on the first Saturday of the month in 2021.

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

Regular quarterly meeting of the European Special Interest Group of Family HistoryWA meet at May Street, Bayswater, unless restrictions dictate.

Grab a coffee, bring your lunch and join us. A monthly topic will focus our discussions and discoveries. Find out how to source information from other FHWA members.

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This introductory course will show you how to begin your Family History research. Learn how to access birth, death and marriage records and find related records. Discover other websites that should provide more routes in your family history journey. Find out ways to record your discoveries.

Join us for a fascinating tech topic, get the latest tech news, ask a tech question or just enjoy the tech talk. In 2021, meetings will continue to be online.

The NoE SIG meet to help others with their family history journey. We specialise in the North of England, all Counties from the Scottish Border down to Rutland and include the Isle of Man. Meetings of the North of England SIG are held at May Street or online as indicated.

Tim Moore, Boulder-Kalgoorlie City historian

After the attending the online FHWA Orientation session, this is a face-to-face small group tour of our Research Centre. Our computer research system will be demonstrated. Participants may stay on to do their own research with assistance from FHWA library volunteers.

The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting at May Street (unless otherwise advised).

November 2021 topic - Researching military ancestors who served in India and South East Asia The group is interested in all things military, including but not limited to: Any service (militia, army, airforce, navy), country, battle, era, and type of military experience including peacekeeping and resistance. Military service is not restricted to Australia or Western Australia, or in any specific time frame.

The Scottish Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA holds its meetings quarterly. Make sure you check the notes attached to the session you are booking to determine whether the session is Face-to-Face at May Street or is being held online.

The India and South East Asia (ISEA) Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA meets in February, May, August and November. Our aim is to increase our knowledge and understanding of this area and discover information about our ancestors who lived there. In 2021, the group will be meeting online until government restrictions and the risk associated with COVID-19 has abated.

The DNA Special Interest Group will meet four times during 2021 following whatever restrictions are in place at the time. Information about 2021 events will be updated as the situation dictates closer to the time. Meetings will include a summary of news and updates from the testing companies. Members will also tell us their stories of research methods used to tackle brickwalls, or to confirm family trees using DNA results.

The meetings of the Legacy User Group in 2021 will occur monthly on alternating Sundays and Tuesdays from January to November. The meetings may be online, face-to-face or mixed mode depending on the situation at the time and this information will be updated as it becomes available.

The South Australian Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA meets once a quarter to assist people with South Australian ancestry to research their family history. We also plan online sessions on Tuesday mornings in March, May and October.

Saturday 11 September 2021 11am Brick Walls - Help with your Research Workshop Session. Please email your queries to Peter Hamersley in good time for the meeting. LSEW SIG meetings will occur quarterly on Saturdays in June, September, December and March. Meetings may be online, face-to-face or mixed mode depending on the situation at the time. This information will be updated as and when it becomes available

The October meeting of the FTM User Group will be held online via Google Meet. The topic will be FACTS.

The 40th Anniversary of the Irish Special Interest group. We celebrate with afternoon tea at May St. Bring a plate and enjoy our first face-to-face meeting for 19 months.

The Enrolled Pensioner Guard Special Interest Group meets three times a year at FamilyHistoryWA and also holds an annual outing to a place of interest.

Please join us for our Face to Face meetings at Family History WA, Unit 4, 48 May St Bayswater . Sunday 10th Oct , 1.30pm Guest is Rob Nelson who helped establish the valuable website Perth Dead Persons' Society and has moderated it since its inception. www.perthdps.com. A Q & A Session.

Ancestors from Africa south of the Equator? Come and share your research to discover new options to hunt your African ancestors' lives. Bring your lunch, grab a tea or coffee, and join us.

How to research your family tree in the Covid-19 era. A National Family History Month event in the Great Southern Room at the State Library of Western Australia. Three days of talks and research time for people wishing to begin their family history journey.

This is a BEGINNERS workshop and is in addition to the normal monthly meetings. We will be covering - how to enter data into FTM from the very basics - name, dates, places - how to add a profile photo - how to add media - how to add a source - how to add parents - how to add children Normal workshop pricing will apply to tickets for this session.

Visit the facilities in Northbridge. Hear a presentation about the facilities and services, and a demonstration of the website and learn how to search for records. Afterwards you will have an opportunity to talk with staff and visit the exhibition "Wild West: Animals in the Archives".

The 42nd Annual General Meeting of FamilyHistoryWA (operating name of Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc) will be held at the Bayswater Community Centre, 27 King William St, Bayswater WA 6053. If it is a nice day, come along from 12 noon onwards, bring some sandwiches and have a picnic in the park. The formal meeting starts at 2pm.

Join this online session to hear Dr Kerry Raymond tell us about the myriad of valuable records for family historians with Queensland connections.

Join the State Library of Western Australia and FamilyHistoryWA and learn how to research your family history in Western Australia. During the day you will hear how to get started with your research and how to use resources that focus on Western Australia but can be used for everywhere. During the day there will be time for you to visit the family history centre at SLWA and to have a chat with others. Coffee and tea available before talks start at 9.30am. Numbers are very limited - Book NOW!

When you go looking for your family history, it is easy to become buried under a mountain of records. But a simple method of naming both hard copy and digital files will help you to keep everything under control. Whether you are just starting your search, or you have been doing this for years, there's something to be learned in this informative session.

Neil Wilson will provide an in depth guide to researching your ancestor in Denmark. There will be plenty of time to use the resources of the research centre to research your Danish Ancestors with Neil's assistance. The session will also be useful for us researching in nearby countries and for volunteers at May Street and the State Library. Note: this session is booked for 2.5 hours.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.

Display your family history without writing a book! How else can you tell or display your story? Bring your examples or ideas you and others might do. Bring your materials and ideas, but do not forget your chair, lunch and drink. If the weather is unfavourable an alternative COVID safe venue will be advised before the day.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. On entry you must complete the mandatory Contact Register either by scanning the OCR or completing the written record.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Only one person per booking is permitted to ensure that accurate tracking information is collected as required by the WA Health Department.

The NoESIG meet to help others with their family history journey. We specialise in the North of England, including the Island of Mann and down to Rutland.

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Only one person per booking is permitted to ensure that accurate tracking information is collected as required by the WA Health Department.

The regular monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group. Join us for a fascinating tech topic, get the latest tech news, ask a tech question or just enjoy the tech talk.

The monthly meeting of the Perth FTM User Group is held online (due to COVID-19 restrictions).

DNA Focus Group. Small group session to discuss and provide assistance with any DNA related queries, including testing and using websites. Numbers are limited to 6 people.

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

The regular meeting of the DNA SIG of FamilyHistoryWA will include an overview of techniques and tools used in analysing DNA matches.

The Scottish Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA hold meetings once a quarter on a Sunday afternoon and monthly research sessions on a Friday.

This Introductory course will provide 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 online session will be presented by Ian Simon. It is for new members, those intending to join, or those wanting a refresher. Ian will explain about which resources are available on our website, how to communicate with members and how to research your family history during these difficult times of Covid-19. Two hours before the session you'll receive an email containing a Google Meet invitation code. Please click on the link to enter the session and then select JOIN.

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.

Are you writing your family history or don't know where to start? Join this group of family historians who go beyond names and dates to flesh out the stories behind their ancestors. Monthly meetings include presentations and discussions to aid our writing. We have optional writing assignments and in small groups we positively critique our submitted stories.

Ian will demonstrate how to navigate through the National Library of Australia's website "new" TROVE. This 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

Bookings for use of resources at May Street in Units 5 and 6. You must not come to May Street if you are waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test, have a fever, are displaying symptoms of cold or flu, or if you have been exposed to another person who may be suffering from COVID-19 or who is awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. Only one person per booking is permitted to ensure that accurate tracking information is collected as required by the WA Health Department.

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

The India and South East Asia (ISEA) Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA meets in February, May, August and November. Our aim is to increase our knowledge and understanding of this area and discover information about our ancestors who lived there.

Bring your family history discoveries along so we can exchange tips, skills and new places to search. The topic will guide each "Exchange", so we stay on track!

This is a BEGINNERS workshop and is in addition to the normal monthly meetings. We will be covering - how to enter data into FTM from the very basics - name, dates, places - how to add a profile photo - how to add media - how to add a source - how to add parents - how to add children Normal workshop pricing will apply to tickets for this session.

A tour of our FHWA premises including demonstrations of the range of information on bookshelves and computers. COVID-19 distancing requirements limit numbers.

When you go looking for your family history, it is easy to become buried under a mountain of records. But a simple method of naming both hard copy and digital files will help you to keep everything under control. Whether you are just starting your search, or you have been doing this for years, there's something to be learned in this informative session.

Ian will take you on a tour of the FamilySearch website. He will demonstrate how to use the Catalogue to find an 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