FamilyHistoryWA

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.

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.

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 30th June

Join us at J.B O'Reillys to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the bombing of the Four Courts in Dublin.

An introduction to the resources available at our Research Centre and a demonstration of our computer system to search the Internet and databases on our computers. Learn about our society of family historians, and discover some of the resources on the website. Participants may stay on to do their own research with assistance from FHWA library volunteers.

In April we will be talking about using FTM and Ancestry together.

Share wine and cheese, and coffee and cake with other family historians while hearing from our excellent storyteller.

An overnight adventure to Collie and surrounds

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

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

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.

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.

Paul Nixon from FindMyPast, London, is presenting Introducing the 1921 Census of England & Wales. Join Paul for an unmissable exploration of the biggest new arrival in family history. After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique snapshot of our recent history, discover the stories and secrets contained within. Get tips for effective searching and using it to trace elusive relatives, we'll learn how the 1921 Census will help you understand your ancestors’ lives better. And your own.

Unit 4, 48 May Street, Bayswater Please bring a mask, your proof of vaccination status and sign in to SafeWA as required. If the situation with Covid-19 changes, Management Committee may decide to hold this meeting online.

Saturday 4 December 2021 11am Geoff Barber will present "17th Century Tokens" with a focus on Sussex and Kent. Also, being our last meeting for the year, please feel free to bring a little share plate for lunch. 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 regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA

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.