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.
Membership Renewals for 2025 - Final Call.
Thank you to all those who have renewed so far. This is a final call for renewals this year. If you are unsure if you have already renewed, please check with Steve our Membership Secretary via the contact form and he will be happy to check. Purchase of memberships can be done easily via our shop at Bucks FHS Shop - Membership
Bletchley - John Flewin - An Emigration Story : 5th February 2025
Probably the longest emigration voyage in history This talk shows how to use a variety of sources to tell a story about a family member - not to be missed” . This is a slight change from the original talk. All are welcome to attend the meeting at The Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Bletchley at 7.30. Wednesday 5th February 2025
Read more: Bletchley - John Flewin - An Emigration Story : 5th February 2025
Online Helpdesk - Next Meeting 10th February 2025 - 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. Please login in to see the Zoom Links.
Bourne End - Free Antiquarian Resources - 11 Feb 25
February's meeting welcomes Phil Isherwood to talk about "Free Antiquarian Resources on the Internet". This meeting is on Tuesday 11th February in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Free Antiquarian Resources - 11 Feb 25
Online talk: Studying the Three Rs. by Claire Moores 8:00pm 28 February 2025
Claire Moores will talk about the researching School and Education Records for Family History Research. Knowing the tyoe of education your ancestors received will give insights to the action they made later in life. Zoom opens at 7.45 pm (GMT) for 8.pm start. If you wish to see this talk and are not yet a member you can join here.
Bourne End - Institutions In The Census - 11 Mar 25
In March we welcome Kathy Chater who will discuss "Institutions in the Census". This meeting is on Tuesday 11th March in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Institutions In The Census - 11 Mar 25
Bourne End - Name Rich Pre 1841 Sources - 8 Apr 25
Ian Waller makes a return in April this time to talk about "Name Rich Resources Prior to the 1841 Census". This meeting is on Tuesday 8th April in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Name Rich Pre 1841 Sources - 8 Apr 25
Bourne End - Help!!! - My Ancestors have Vanished - 13 May 25
Our May Talk is "Help - My Ancestors have Vanished" with Simon Fowler. This meeting is on Tuesday 13th May in the Eghams Room at Bourne End Community Centre.
Read more: Bourne End - Help!!! - My Ancestors have Vanished - 13 May 25
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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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.
Tours of Bucks Archives
The Bucks Archives in Walton St, Aylesbury continue to hold tours of their archives. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see when they are available.
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