Welcome
Visitors are welcome to browse this website, registration is restricted to Society members.
Memberships are available in our shop. Many pages of additional material are available after registration has been completed. Registration at Bucks FHS shop is not linked to the main site therefore if you have just made a purchase of a membership, there is no automatic confirmation or linking of the websites. There could be a delay while the administrators check the registration.
Online meeting - AGM on Friday 24 May 2024 at 7.30 UK time
The AGM proposed agenda has been pubilshed in Origins Journal and can be downloaded from the link below.
The AGM will be at 7.30 pm with Zoom being open at 7.15. This is the resumed meeting from May as the meeting was not quorate.
Memberships are now available on ParishChest
Memberships to Bucks FHS are now available to purchase through ParishChest.com - Buckinghamshire Bucks FHS is continuing to migrate away from our old shop.
The full range of Parish Registers and other items are available.
Bletchley - A Very Lucky Sailor - Steve Bacon 3 Apr 2024
Steve Bacon has been researching the life of a WW2 Merchant Navy officer: Eve Bacon’s father. He was a merchant seaman during the 2nd World War and he had one or two close calls. Hear how he survived and how the German U-Boats tried to stop supplies reaching the Allies. All are welcome to attend the meeting at The Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley at 7.30. Wednesday 3th April 2024
Read more: Bletchley - A Very Lucky Sailor - Steve Bacon 3 Apr 2024
Online Helpdesk - Next Meeting 8th April 2024 - 8pm
Our Online Helpdesks meet online 8.00 pm UK time on the second Monday of each month for our members only. This is your chance to get your research questions answered. Is there a topic that you want to discuss? Recently we have discussed Wills Directories & Newspaper Research. Here is your chance to improve your research skills or suggest topic ideas. Login in to see the Zoom Links.
Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
KIrsty Gray makes a return visit this time to rummage around in The Parish Chest on Tuesday 9th April at Bourne End Community Centre starting at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Read more: Bourne End - Kirsty Gray - Rummaging in the Parish Chest - 9th Apr 2024
Origins Spring 2024 Issue now online
Origins Vol 48 No 1 Spring 2024 is now in the members' area. Please log in and follow the links below.
A current membership will be required. These are available in our shop. Membership of Bucks FHS or by contacting the Membership Secretary for organising a standing order.. A working login to this site is also required (not the shop).
Online talk. Karen Evans. Where does my family come from? 26th April 2024
Where does my family come from? Unlocking the secrets of DNA testing. Can you really be a Viking? Karen highlights the range and pitfalls of DNA testing. This talk helps us to understand how the test works in very general terms as well as helping to make the most of our results. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Bourne End - Nicholas Dixon - Putting your Ancestors on the Map: Finding the Locations of Family Photographs - 14th May 2024
Nicholas Dixon will be showing us how to identify the location where our old family photographs were taken at our meeting on Tuesday 14th May the location for which is Bourne End Community Centre starting at 19:45 (Doors open at 19:30)
Online talk. Denise Bates - Historical Newspapers Using Newspapers 24th May 2024
This talk includes wider social history as well as family history. It develops the theme of putting stories into context, perhaps by finding similar instances of whatever had happened to an ancestor or by analysing data to find what was typical and what was not. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Family History Workshop - 1st Saturday each month at Buckinghamshire Archives
Stuck for how to start your own family history research? Come along to our workshops where you can learn from the Family History Society! Get guidance on researching your past and learn how to use the resources at Buckinghamshire Archives! We will give advice on any research problem.
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Executive Committee Nomination Form
Bucks FHS is needs to find new members to join the Executive Committee. Please consider a valued role within Bucks FHS.
The nominations are now open to join the Executive Committee of Bucks FHS. at the next AGM in May.
The committee needs your support and input to continue running Bucks FHS.
All committee meetings are conducted via Zoom.
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