Our Autumn Journal (no 182) is now available in the Members’Area…
Membership System Changes from 1 October
The first phase of the changed arrangements for joining the Society are now live. You can see details here. We have taken the opportunity to bring together the facilities for members in a Members’ Area.
All existing and newly joining members have access to the Member’s Area simply by logging in as usual. That area is being updated fairly frequently. If you have any queries please email webmaster@gfhs.org.uk
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
Migration in the UK: Debbie Bradley
Migration in the UK - our ancestors sometimes moved considerable distances within the UK so this practical talk helps us to think about the range of sources which can help...
Free
Find out moreGFHS: On Line Event,
Gloucestershire Family History Fair
Our Family History Fair is being held at the Heritage Hub. With talks and stall holders along with introductions to using our Family History Centre, it is a great day...
Heritage Hub,
Clarence Row, Alvin Street
Gloucester, GL1 3DW. United Kingdom
+ Google MapGloucester, GL1 3DW. United Kingdom
Secrets of the 1939 Register: Linda Hammond
This 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...
Free
Find out moreGFHS: On Line Event,
Humour in Genealogy: Chris Broom
This 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...
Free
Find out moreGFHS: On Line Event,
See GFHS at ...
Oxfordshire Family History Society Fair
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cherwell School North,
Marston Ferry Road
Oxford, OX2 7EE United Kingdom
+ Google MapOxford, OX2 7EE United Kingdom
If you are one of our members near to Woodstock or if you are interested in ancestors in Gloucestershire then come and meet us at the Fair.All the details about...
Free
Find out moreDiscover your past day at Cirencester History Festival
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cirencester Library,
The Waterloo
Cirencester, , GL7 2PZ United Kingdom
+ Google MapCirencester, , GL7 2PZ United Kingdom
Did you know that your local library holds a trove of historical records and resources, including subscriptions to genealogy websites such as ancestry.com – all free to Gloucestershire Libraries members!...
Free
Find out moreOther interesting events
Gloucestershire Family History Fair
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Heritage Hub,
Clarence Row, Alvin Street
Gloucester, GL1 3DW. United Kingdom
+ Google MapGloucester, GL1 3DW. United Kingdom
Our Family History Fair is being held at the Heritage Hub. With talks and stall holders along with introductions to using our Family History Centre, it is a great day...
