FamilyHistoryWA
Until the current pandemic restrictions are lifted all events for FamilyHistoryWA will be conducted ONLINE. Instructions on how to join an online meeting are here https://tinyurl.com/ya3s4on4.
All our activities are run on Western Australian time, so please adjust accordingly for your location.
Writers Group
Between Wednesday 1 December 2021 and Wednesday 3 August 2022
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.
Scottish Special Interest Group
Between Sunday 20 February 2022 and Friday 1 July 2022
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.
FamilyHistory
Irish Special Interest Group
Between Sunday 16 January 2022 and Friday 1 July 2022
Join us at J.B O'Reillys to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the bombing of the Four Courts in Dublin.
J.B. O'Reilly's
Resources at May St and Information about FHWA
Wednesday 15 June 2022
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Workshop
FHWA Family Tree Maker User Group
Between Saturday 19 March 2022 and Thursday 2 June 2022
In April we will be talking about using FTM and Ancestry together.
Online Tuesday Conversations @ 7pm
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Share wine and cheese, and coffee and cake with other family historians while hearing from our excellent storyteller.
Collie - Come Visit with FHWA
Thursday 12 May 2022
An overnight adventure to Collie and surrounds
Collie Public Library
Western Australian Special Interest Group
Between Saturday 5 February 2022 and Saturday 7 May 2022
The regular quarterly meeting of the Western Australian Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA
The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group
Saturday 7 May 2022
The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group will meet quarterly online on the first Saturday of the month in 2021.
Organising Your Records
Wednesday 30 March 2022
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.
FTM Beginners - brought to you by the Perth FTM User Group
Between Saturday 8 January 2022 and Thursday 24 February 2022
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.
Find My Past and the 1921 Census
Tuesday 8 February 2022
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.
Special General Meeting
Sunday 6 February 2022
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
London, South of England and Wales SIG
Between Saturday 20 March 2021 and Saturday 4 December 2021
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
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Scottish Special Interest Group Research Session
Between Friday 7 May 2021 and Friday 3 December 2021
The regular research session of the Scottish SIG of FamilyHistoryWA
FHWA Unit 6 Workshop
Africa south of the Equator.
Between Monday 9 August 2021 and Monday 13 September 2021
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.
FHWA Research Centre Unit 4
FAMILY HISTORY STAYCATION
Between Tuesday 3 August 2021 and Thursday 5 August 2021
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.
?? Room
FTM Beginners - brought to you by the Perth FTM User Group
Between Monday 11 January 2021 and Wednesday 14 July 2021
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 - National Archives of Australia
Tuesday 13 July 2021
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".
National Archives of Australia
Annual General Meeting
Sunday 27 June 2021
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.
Bayswater Community Centre
Queensland Online Records
Saturday 12 June 2021
Join this online session to hear Dr Kerry Raymond tell us about the myriad of valuable records for family historians with Queensland connections.
Where were they in WA?
Wednesday 2 June 2021
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!
Geographe Room at State Library of Western Australia
Organising Your Records
Between Wednesday 13 January 2021 and Saturday 29 May 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.
Danish Research at May Street
Tuesday 18 May 2021
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - March 8 to March 13
Between Monday 8 March 2021 and Saturday 13 March 2021
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.
Library & Resource Centre
Genie Chatter in the Park (CANCELLED)
Monday 8 March 2021
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.
Bert Wright Park
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - February 22 to March 6
Between Monday 22 February 2021 and Saturday 6 March 2021
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FHWA Research Centre Bookings : February 8 - February 20
Between Monday 8 February 2021 and Saturday 20 February 2021
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - January 25 to February 6
Between Monday 25 January 2021 and Saturday 6 February 2021
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - January 11 to January 23
Between Monday 11 January 2021 and Saturday 23 January 2021
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - December 14 - 19
Between Monday 14 December 2020 and Saturday 19 December 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
North of England Special Interest Group
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.
Click here to see upcoming meetings
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - November 30 to December 12
Between Monday 30 November 2020 and Saturday 12 December 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
Technology Special Interest Group
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.
Online
Perth Family Tree Maker User Group (2020)
Between Tuesday 4 August 2020 and Thursday 10 December 2020
The monthly meeting of the Perth FTM User Group is held online (due to COVID-19 restrictions).
ONLINE
DNA Focus Group (2020)
Between Thursday 10 September 2020 and Thursday 10 December 2020
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.
Online
London, South of England and Wales SIG 2020
Between Saturday 20 June 2020 and Sunday 6 December 2020
The regular quarterly meeting of the London, South of England and Wales Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA will be online
Online
DNA Special Interest Group
Between Saturday 5 September 2020 and Saturday 5 December 2020
The regular meeting of the DNA SIG of FamilyHistoryWA will include an overview of techniques and tools used in analysing DNA matches.
Online
Scottish Special Interest Group
Between Sunday 17 May 2020 and Friday 4 December 2020
The Scottish Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA hold meetings once a quarter on a Sunday afternoon and monthly research sessions on a Friday.
Online
Getting Started with your Family History
Between Thursday 13 August 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020
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.
Online
Orientation to FHWA and the FHWA Website
Between Wednesday 19 August 2020 and Thursday 3 December 2020
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.
Online
Military Special Interest Group
Between Saturday 15 August 2020 and Wednesday 2 December 2020
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.
Bert Wright Park
Writers Group
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.
Online
TROVE Workshop with Ian Simon
Between Tuesday 4 August 2020 and Tuesday 1 December 2020
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
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - November 16 to 28
Between Monday 16 November 2020 and Saturday 28 November 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FindMyPast Presentation
Between Saturday 19 September 2020 and Saturday 28 November 2020
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.
Online
India and South East Asia Special Interest Group (2020)
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.
FamilyHistoryWA
Research Exchange
Between Friday 28 August 2020 and Friday 27 November 2020
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!
Online
FTM Beginners (2020)
Between Wednesday 27 May 2020 and Wednesday 25 November 2020
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.
ONLINE
Orientation Tour of FHWA's May Street Facilities
Between Wednesday 23 September 2020 and Wednesday 25 November 2020
A tour of our FHWA premises including demonstrations of the range of information on bookshelves and computers.
COVID-19 distancing requirements limit numbers.
FHWA Unit 4 Workshop
Organising Your Records (2020)
Between Wednesday 29 July 2020 and Tuesday 24 November 2020
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.
Online
FamilySearch with Ian Simon
Between Thursday 6 August 2020 and Tuesday 24 November 2020
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
Online
South Australian Special Interest Group
Between Thursday 30 July 2020 and Sunday 22 November 2020
The South Australian Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA meets once a quarter to assist people with South Australian ancestry to research their family history.
Online
Tuesday Conversations @ 7pm.
Between Tuesday 15 September 2020 and Tuesday 17 November 2020
BYO wine and cheese. Let's spend some time to get to know you, our fellow historians better. There will be a presentation with Q & A. Continue the conversations and grab a coffee to complete the evening.
Online
Legacy User Group
The regular meeting of users of Legacy Family Tree software.
This will a online meeting via google meet so please book on Trybooking.com so an email link will be sent to you to enable you to join our meeting.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - November 2 to 14
Between Monday 2 November 2020 and Saturday 14 November 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
The Master Genealogist Special Interest Group
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 May 2nd, 2020 Meeting will be held on-line using Google Meet
Online
Researching your WA Ancestors
Between Saturday 1 August 2020 and Tuesday 3 November 2020
This presentation is targeted at researchers who want to learn more about the available on-line sources for getting information about their WA Ancestors and Relatives and how to get maximum benefit from these sources.
It will also cover other key WA source material available at FHWA to help you link up the fragments of your extended family into a solid coherent tree. Neil Bradley, the presenter, has been researching his Family Tree for more than 20 years.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - October 19 to October 31
Between Monday 19 October 2020 and Saturday 31 October 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
Ancestry Presentation.
Between Tuesday 22 September 2020 and Tuesday 27 October 2020
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
NB: this is not an ancestryDNA workshop.
Online
Irish Special Interest Group (2020)
This online meeting will include Cheryl Hebbs who will lead a team, to help break down your Irish Brick Wall using a strategic approach, along with a visitor, Laura Colleran who will be joining us from Ireland Reaching Out to help with local Irish knowledge.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - October 5 to October 17
Between Monday 5 October 2020 and Saturday 17 October 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
AncestryDNA
Between Thursday 20 August 2020 and Thursday 15 October 2020
This session will run through the tools and techniques available to make AncestryDNA a major element of your family history research.
Online
Convict Special Interest Group (2020)
Between Sunday 5 April 2020 and Sunday 11 October 2020
The quarterly meeting of the Convict Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA.
Come and stretch your legs on a "Cobblers and Convict" Town of Claremont Meander.
Starting from the Claremont Railway Station from 2pm , Sunday 11th October to stroll around nearby convict related buildings and who knows where we will end up....
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - September 21 to October 3
Between Monday 21 September 2020 and Saturday 3 October 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
GEDSITE - the website builder
Between Thursday 3 September 2020 and Thursday 24 September 2020
Learn to build a classy website using only a GEDCOM file and GedSite 3.0.
GedSite is the best way to publish your GEDCOM data in HTML format. It has more features and provides more control than any other GEDCOM-based method. If you are serious about publishing your genealogy data on the Web, or if you are sharing your data with family members on thumb-drives or DVDs, you need GedSite!
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - September 7 to September 19
Between Monday 7 September 2020 and Saturday 19 September 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
MyHeritage DNA
Between Thursday 25 June 2020 and Thursday 17 September 2020
Learn about the tools and techniques provided by MyHeritage to use DNA to explore your family history.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - August 24 to September 5
Between Monday 24 August 2020 and Saturday 5 September 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
GEDMATCH - their free section
Between Monday 24 August 2020 and Tuesday 1 September 2020
Learn about the tools and techniques provided by GEDMATCH in the free section of their website to use DNA results to explore your family history with Neil Bradley.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - August 10 to August 22
Between Monday 10 August 2020 and Saturday 22 August 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
Breaking Down BrickWalls
Between Friday 26 June 2020 and Friday 21 August 2020
A team led by Cheryl Hebbs from the Irish Special interest Group FHWA will be available to answer questions and to help you form strategies to trace your ancestors back to Ireland.
Online
FHWA Research Centre Bookings - July 27 to August 8
Between Monday 27 July 2020 and Saturday 8 August 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
FHWA Resource Centre Bookings - July 13 to July 25 inclusive
Between Monday 13 July 2020 and Saturday 25 July 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
The East Perth Cemeteries: time capsules of the 19th century
Tuesday 21 July 2020
Have you ever considered that cemeteries are time capsules of social and cultural history of their times? Have you ever wondered why particular symbols or epitaphs were used on nineteenth-century headstones? Join historian Sandy Hayward in an overview of the East Perth Cemeteries landscape, as she reviews trends in monuments, symbols and epitaphs, as well as changing social attitudes to life and death in nineteenth-century Perth.
Online
FHWA Resource Centre Bookings - July 1 to July 11 inclusive
Between Wednesday 1 July 2020 and Saturday 11 July 2020
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.
Library & Resource Centre
Coffee morning - Meet your fellow members Online
Between Monday 1 June 2020 and Monday 29 June 2020
Let's spend some time to get to know you, our fellow historians better. Boil the kettle, make a cuppa and join us Online. Share with us your story and family history. Engage in conversation, learn and enjoy being with fellow members in a virtual environment.
Please book via Trybookings, the link is available on the FHWA website
Feel free to join the meeting up to 30 minutes ahead of time if you are concerned about using this technology.
Online
Annual General Meeting 2020
Sunday 28 June 2020
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC
Notice is hereby given of the 41st Annual General Meeting to be held at 2pm on Sunday 28th June 2020 online. The business of the meeting will be conducted online in accordance with the Society Rules to accept the annual reports and financial statements year ended 31st March 2020 and election of the 2020-2021 Committee.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held by video-conference.
Online
The Four Courts Memorial Lunch (CANCELLED)
26 June 2019 12:00 PM
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 19th June
Rosie O'Gradys Irish Pub
Digital Wills with Jenni Ibrahim
Thursday, 18 Jun 2020, 14:00-15:30
Thinking about the future and how to preserve the family history research that you have worked so hard to bring together?
Online
Introduction to DNA and DNA Testing
17 Jun 2020 13:00-14:00
This informative session has been designed to assist anyone who is considering taking a DNA test to assist then with their family history research.
Online
Louise Coakley presents TARGET PRACTICE WITH DNA TREES
Wednesday 10 June 2020
Learn how DNA Painter’s What are the odds? (WATO) tool uses shared matches in a known tree to help guide you to where an unknown tester might fit in.
The webinar will take place at 13:00 WAST / 15:00 AEST/QLD
Online
TROVE Workshop with Ian Simon
Between Tuesday 28 April 2020 and Tuesday 26 May 2020
Ian will demonstrate how to navigate through the National Library of Australia's website 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
Online
Eastern Australian Special Interest Group (CANCELLED)
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 10:00-12:30
The Eastern Australian Special Interest Group meeting
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Louise Coakley presents UNMASKING MYSTERY MATCHES
Thursday 14 May 2020
We all have some DNA matches that we just can’t identify – whether they are anonymous, non-responsive to contact, have very common names, or have no family trees. Learn some tips that could help you identify your mystery matches.
The webinar will take place at 13:00 WAST / 15:00 AEST/QLD
Online
Genie Chatter Convict SIG WA Convict Publication Project
Monday, 11 May 2020, 12:00-13:30
WA Convict Publication Project & 170th Anniversary plans for arrival of Adult convicts to WA
The Convict SIG research subcommittee has been working on WA Convict Publication Project for the past 18 months. Broadly speaking it is intended to source, collate and review all available materials relating to convicts in WA and for it to be presented in a freely and easily accessible manner.
The session is online
Online
Find My Past Presentation (CANCELLED)
Wednesday 29 April 2020
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.
Online
Online Genie Chatter Brickwalls (April 2020)
Fri, 17 Apr 2020, 12:00-13:00
This Brickwalls session is targeted at members who are having problems researching their
ancestors in all parts of the world. Grab a cup of coffee/tea and join us and other members to discuss new ways and alternative ideas to breakdown some of those walls.
On Thursday evening the 16th April you will receive an email containing a Google Meet
invitation code. Please click on the link to join the session.
Please book via Trybookings, the link is available on the FHWA website
Online
Online Chats - Let's keep isolation in its box!
Between Saturday 28 March 2020 and Sunday 29 March 2020
Book for as many sessions as you choose. These are very casual virtual catch ups - no agenda, no set topics. It's just great to see old friends and tomake new ones.
We will try to keep each session pretty small so that everyone can easily participate. You will receive an email an hour or two before the session containing the link to the video conference. Just click and join. If you are the first one to join, just wait online and others will join in progressively.
Online
DNA Discussion
Thursday 26 March 2020
This online Video conference will be moderated by Neil Bradley. Book now. On Thursday morning you will receive an email containing a Google Meet invitation code. Once you have the email, you simply click the code in the email to join the meeting. Feel free to join the meeting up to 30 minutes ahead of time if you are concerned about using this technology. If you try to join but have no luck, wait 5 minutes and then try again.
Online
Ancestry & AncestryDNA Discussion with Q&A
Tuesday 24 March 2020
This online Video conference will be moderated by Neil Bradley. Book now. On Tuesday morning you will receive an email containing a Google Meet invitation code. Once you have the email, you simply click the code in the email to join the meeting. Feel free to join the meeting up to 30 minutes ahead of time if you are concerned about using this technology. If you try to join but have no luck, wait 5 minutes and then try again.
Online
Caring for your Family Treasures (CANCELLED)
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020, 13:00-15:00
Stephanie Baily, professional paper conservator, will provide an overview of the damage and deterioration that paper and photograph collections are subject to (physical, biological and chemical) and outline what can be done in the home to prevent or slow these processes. Bring along any items of concern for appraisal
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Mix and Mingle : Dr Peter Burke (CANCELLED)
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020, 19:00-21:00
A Dangerous Gift : Shining a Light on Terrible Tommy Walker
Peter Burke is a medical doctor with a passion for history whose work has been shortlisted for the WA Premier's Book Award. In this fascinating expose, he outs the real culprit who drove WA's Engineer-in-Chief C Y O'Connor to suicide in 1902.
Wine and cheese 7 to 7.30pm followed by presentation. Coffee and cake afterwards
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Genie Chatter : Family Reunions
Monday, 9 Mar 2020, 12:00-13:30
Family reunions are great fun and a wonderful way to share your family history research. Liana Fitzpatrick has organised quite a few hockey and family reunions -some with a unique theme. Come and get some hints and tips on what to do. If you have organised any reunions bring along your ideas
This is a free session for members, but you are asked to book your place to help us with the logistics.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Digital Wills with Jenni Ibrahim (Feb 2020)
Tuesday 25 Feb 2020, 1:00 - 3:00pm
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Legacy User Group (Feb 2020)
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020, 2-4pm
The regular meeting of users of Millenia Corp's Legacy Family Tree software
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Genie Chatter Writing your Family Stories (Feb 2020)
Monday 10 Feb 2020, 12:00PM to 1:30PM
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
North of England Special Interest Group Research (Feb 2020)
Sunday, 9 Feb 2020, 10am to 12 noon
Regular meeting of the North of England Special Interest Group of FamilyHistoryWA
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Technology Special Interest Group (Feb 2020)
Saturday, 8 Feb 2020, 11am to 1pm
The regular monthly meeting of the FamilyHistoryWA Technology Special Interest Group.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Legacy User Group (January 2020)
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 2pm-4pm
The regular meeting of users of Millenia Corp's Legacy Family Tree software
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Family Tree Maker User Group (Dec 2019)
Monday, 9 Dec 2019, 7pm-9pm
Our first evening meeting of the FHWA Family Tree Maker User Group
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
DNA Painter Hands-on Workshop
Bring your own laptop (not tablet) and learn to interpret your DNA results using Chromosome Painting. This is not a beginners workshop. Experience in using DNA Painter is required.
Requirements: you must have uploaded your DNA data to GEDmatch, MyHeritage or FamilyTree DNA; you must have painted some of your matches in DNA so that we can work on interpreting the findings.
The number of attendees is strictly limited.
FHWA Unit 4 Workshop
DNA Pop-up Shop
Monday 18 November 2019
Our team of DNA specialists will be available for one-on-one consultations (25 minute maximum time slot) to help with any technical problems you have in accessing, understanding or using your DNA results.
Bring a laptop and have all your logins and passwords with you so that you can take everything you find away with you.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your chosen time slot to ensure that we are able to run smoothly.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Seniors' Week - Starting your Family Tree at SLWA
Thursday, 14 Nov 2019, 9:30am to 1:00pm
Wanting to get started on your family history? We have four sessions at the State Library of WA that will help you on your way.
How to Start! How Not to Get Buried in an Avalanche of Paperwork! How to use the resources at SLWA to progress your research. And spend some time with our volunteers taking those first steps along the way.
For full details, check out our website at www.fhwa.org.au.
State Library of WA - Geographe Room
Enrolled Pensioner Guard Special Interest Group
13 November 3.30 -4.00pm
Special Interest Group EPG
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Family Tree Maker User Group (Nov 2019)
Sunday, 10 Nov 2019, 2pm-4pm
The very first meeting of FamilyHistoryWA's FTM User Group. And, suitably, the topic will be the basics of using FTM. Of course, there will be tips and tricks that can be shared with users at all levels, and there will the opportunity to talk to one another and share your experiences with using FTM to help you with your research.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Ancestry Workshop with David Haimes (Oct 2019)
Tuesday 29 Oct, 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Tuesday 29 October 1pm - 3pm
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
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Starting up an FTM SIG
Saturday, 19 Oct 2019, 2:00-4:00pm
FamilyHistoryWA are starting up a new special interest group for users of Family Tree Maker. You are invited to attend a meeting to set up the group and to work out how it will operate.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
India & South East Asia Special Research Workshop (Oct 2019)
Sunday, 13 Oct 2019, 10:30 AM to 12:30PM
India and South East Asia Research Workshop
This is an extra session for our group. No meeting- just time to do your own research Units 5 and 6.
Come along between 10.30am and 12.30pm and see what you can find out about your ancestors
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Getting started with your Family History (February 2020)
Thursday, 10 Oct 2019, 10am-12noon
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
TROVE Workshop with Ian Simon (Sep 2019)
Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019, 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday 24 September 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Demonstration 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
Non members and members welcome
FHWA Unit 6 Meeting Room
What do I do Next with Ian Simon (Sept 2019
Monday 23 Sep, 12:00PM to 1:30PM
"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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Activities presentation (CANCELLED)
Sunday 8 September 2019
TBA
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Orientation to the Society and Research Centre (Sep 2019)
Saturday 7 September 2019 10AM - 12 Noon
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
FamilySearch website with Ian Simon (July 2019)
23 July 2019
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
FHWA Unit 4 & 6 Workshop
What do I do Next? - with Ian Simon (July 2019)
22 July 2019 at 12 noon
"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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Mix and Mingle Richard Offen 20th Century WA History
9 July 2019 7:00 PM
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
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Ancestry Presentation
25 June 2019 1:00 PM
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
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Irish Research Presentation - Robyn O'Brien
28 May 2019 1:00 PM
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
What do I do Next? - with President Ian Simon (May 2019)
27 May 2019 12:00 PM
"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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
Introduction to DNA (May 2019)
8 May 2019 10:00am
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
TROVE Workshop (Evening and Afternoon sessions - April 2019)
Tuesday 9 April 2019
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!
FHWA Unit 6 Workshop
Orientation to the Society and Research Centre (Apr 2019)
Tuesday 19 March 2019
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.
FHWA Unit 4 Meeting Room
