Helping People Discover Their Family History

Gloucestershire Family History Society

The Gloucestershire Family History Society (GFHS) is a self-help organisation staffed by volunteers helping all to research their ancestors and the background against which they led their lives in Gloucestershire and beyond. It has a worldwide membership and is a member of the Family History Federation.

Visit our Family History Centre

Our Family History Centre at the Heritage Hub offers a library, other resources, access to online resources and knowledgable volunteers to help you with your research. You are welcome to visit and it is very helpful if you book a time to come.

Gloucestershire Births, Marriages and Deaths

Our volunteers have worked tirelessly for many years transcribing this free index to make it available to the public, courtesy of the Gloucestershire Registration Service and Gloucestershire Archives dedicated website. Coverage starts from 1837 up to 2017. And, of course this is an ongoing task.

The Shop

The Society sells local History Books, Maps and CDs. The CDs are published by the Society and contain transcriptions of Gloucestershire Registers, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials and a large amount of monumental inscriptions, plus much more. Many of these CDs are also available as downloads. They can be purchased through the online shop or from the Family History Centre.

Society Events

Behind the Scenes Working for Who Do You Think You Are? Gill Blanchard

NoteLearn what goes on behind the scenes as a researcher for the popular television show. With particular focus on my research for various episodes including Ed Balls, Jonnie Peacock, and...

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GFHS: On Line Event,

Heroes & Ghosts – how scandal and shame affect genealogical research Michael Hallet

NoteTBCThis is an online event. Any member who has a computer, tablet or smart phone, will be able to join in using Zoom via a link that we will send...

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GFHS: On Line Event,

The Gloucester Mariners Project: Tony Conder

A joint event with Friends of Gloucestershire Archive

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Dunrossil Centre at the Heritage Hub, Clarence Row, Alvin Street
Gloucester, GL1 3AH
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Breaking Down Brick Walls: Mia Bennett: Online

A facilitated online workshop Do you have a brickwall you want to break through? Do you want to get ideas from others on how to break down brickwalls? Or do...

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GFHS: On Line Event,

Making a living on the river Severn – Dr Simon Draper

Minsterworth church, which was rebuilt on a plinth in 1870 to save it from being flooded]Based on his research for the Victoria County History (VCH) in Minsterworth and Elmore, Simon...

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GFHS: On Line Event,

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15 March 2025

GFHS at the Family History Show in Malvern

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Three Counties Show Ground, Severn Hall, Three Counties Showground
Malvern,, Worcestershire WR13 6NW United Kingdom
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Come and meet volunteers from Gloucestershire Family History Society. They can help you find your Gloucester ancestors using their wide experience of the local area and the resources that the...

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