All the funof the fair.ONE of the highlights in the calendar of the North West Group of Family History Societies is taking place today in the city's St George's Hall. The Family History Day Fair 2009 gives researchers and those with just a passing interest in genealogy genealogy (jē'nēŏl`əjē, –ăl`–, jĕ–), the study of family lineage. Genealogies have existed since ancient times. an opportunity to discuss their family history with experts, browse publications and hear talks by distinguished genealogists. Billed as 'Finding Founding Fathers, Fables and Facts', the event is being held from 10am until 4pm. Among the organisations taking part are member societies of the North West FHS FHS - Filesystem Hierarchy Standard , the General Record Office, register offices, local record offices, and libraries. Speciality groups dealing in postcards, railway enthusiasts and firms producing genealogical stationary and family history publications will also be present. Various presentations are scheduled to be held during the course of today, including a lecture on 'The Welsh Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. to Liverpool 1750-2007 by author and publisher the Rev. Dr David Ben Rees, an authority on all Welsh matters. Ruth Hobbins, manager of the Liverpool Record Office will give a presentation on 'Family History Sources and Services in Liverpool Record Office' and the lectures conclude with a presentation from eminent genealogist Dr Colin Chapman Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman (19 May 1928 - 16 December 1982)[1] was an influential British designer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry. In 1952 he founded the sports car company Lotus Cars. , vice-president of the Federation of Family History Societies, who will speak on the subject: ''Was Your Ancestor Really Married?' The event has been organised by The Catholic FHS (North West) Cheshire FHS, Cumbria FHS the Lancashire FH and Heraldry Society There are several heraldry societies around the world. Some of the more notable ones include:
While anyone can attend this and similar events, there are also wider benefits to be had from becoming a member of one of the many family history societies. Run mainly by enthusiastic volunteers, these societies are run on slick, professional lines, as can be seen by the quality of their websites, their workshops, library stocks and publications. Many societies provide search services; lists of members' interests, mailing lists, online databases and links to similar groups and other genealogical sites. Most areas are covered by one of these societies - for example I have ancestors in Kent and both the Kent FHS and North West Kent FHS have led me to discover information that would previously have been virtually unobtainable for someone living such a distance away from the county record office and other local archives. The umbrella group for the majority of these local societies is the Federation of Family History Societies. The Federation is an educational charity which exists to represent, advise and support its member family history societies and other genealogical organisations world-wide. The Federation states that its principal aims are: 'to co-ordinate and assist the work of societies or other bodies interested in family history, genealogy and heraldry heraldry, system in which inherited symbols, or devices, called charges are displayed on a shield, or escutcheon, for the purpose of identifying individuals or families. ; to foster mutual co-operation and collaborative projects to help researchers; and to represent the interests of our members, and family historians generally, especially in the preservation and availability of archival documents.' The Federation makes representations to official bodies on matters affecting the study of family history and related topics as well as regular liaising with government and historical organisations. It organises courses on family history around the world and provides lists of speakers on family history, heraldry and associated topics for member societies. Go along to St George's Hall today to see the work your local FHS does in providing solid support for your researches. It is well worth becoming a member - you never know what you might discover! LOCAL FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY WEBSITES: Liverpool & SouthWest Lancs FHS: www.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk/The Catholic FHS (NorthWest) www.catholic-history.org.uk/cfhs/The FHS of Cheshire www.fhsc.org.uk/Cumbria FHS http://cumbriafhs.com/cgi-bin/site/main.pl The Lancashire FH & Heraldry Society www.lfhhs.org.uk/The Manchester and Lancashire www.mlfhs.org.uk/North Cheshire FHS www.ncfhs.org.uk/North Meols (Southport) FHS www.nmfhssouthport.co.uk/Ormskirk & District FHS www.odfhs.org.uk/ CAPTION(S): DELVING DEEP: Ruth Hobbins, archivist ARCHIVIST. One to whose care the archives have been confided. at the public records office at Liverpool's Picton Library, looks at documents circa the 1620s |
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