FamilyHistoryWA

December is a celebration of the year that was and a peak into the year to come. For the first half of the meeting we are asking attendees to tell us about something they have learnt this year, or about some technology they are planning to try out in the new year. For the second half of the meeting we will be celebrating another year of technology with food and fellowship.

The quarterly meeting of the Convict Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. This meeting will be a Research and Library Workshop in Units 5-6. Bring along your brickwalls or help us with our WA Convict Publication Project.

The January evening meeting of the FTM User Group

The meeting of FHWA's Irish Special Interest Group. Theme for 2020 Researching your Irish Ancestors With 2020 Vision! Topic: Christine Cavanagh "Using DNA testing and using tools to give details and insights into the families and their backgrounds of her Irish ancestry"

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

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.

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

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 regular monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group.

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

Writing your Family Stories with the FHWA Writers Group Have you started writing? Or don't know how to start? Come along and hear how the Writers Group encourages and motivates each other to start writing. See their inaugural book of family stories that was published in December 2019.

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 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

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 our Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, FHWA Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided.

India and South East Asia Special Interest Group

Special Interest Group - South Australia

Do you use your computer or other device and the internet for family history? You have a digital footprint! How do you take care of your digital estate after you die, who could be your digital executor(s), and what is their role? Jenni Ibrahim will explain these concepts and guide you through activities to get you started in preparing your Digital Will.

Saturday Session 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 our Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, FHWA Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided.

FHWA's Family Tree Maker User Group Meeting

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

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

The regular monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group.

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 our Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, FHWA Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided.

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

Special Interest Group EPG

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

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.

The quarterly meeting of the DNA Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. Continuing with our focus on case studies using DNA analysis and available tools.

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

This is our quarterly meeting of Convict SIG. It will also be the Annual General Meeting.

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 monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group.

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 our Library – how to use the Library catalogue and information on the Library computers, Special Interest Groups, Activities program, bookshop, genealogy software, WAGSnet, FHWA Forum and lots more. Coffee & tea provided.

Our first evening meeting of the FHWA Family Tree Maker User Group

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

The quarterly meeting of the DNA Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA. Frank and Jan will share their research journey after unexpected DNA test results, and we will review some useful tools and features available for sorting and analysing DNA matches.

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

The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

This will be a very special meeting. Guest speaker Richard Offen will tell the story behind his books "Perth Then and Now" and "Lost Perth". Plus there will be the launch of our inaugural book "I have often wondered...". This fascinating collection of 30 stories has been compiled from favourites written by members of the Writers Group. Afterwards there will be a shared lunch - please bring something to contribute. Books are a great Christmas gift and will be on sale after the meeting.