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
The Mourning Brooch – researching and writing up my family history: Dianne Page (writes as Jean Renwick): Online
Jean Renwick challenges the audience to consider turning their family tree into a story, so much easier to follow than dry facts. Her talk reveals years of research behind her family...
Making Mending Marking” From Research to Exhibition, the people and needlework of Cheltenham Female Orphan Asylum. Jo Teague
A joint event with Friends of Gloucestershire Archive Making Mending Marking" From Research to Exhibition, the people and needlework of Cheltenham Female Orphan Asylum. Local textile historian, Jo Teague,...
Gloucester, GL1 3AH
Chancery Records: Susan Moore
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...
Gloucestershire’s Industrial Heritage: Dr Ray Wilson: Note on Tuesday not usual Wednesday!
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...
WeAreXYZ – a new FH platform: Simon Davies
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...
See GFHS at ...
Classic Car Show
Gloucester, United Kingdom
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...
GFHS at the Wiltshire Family History Society Family History Day
Swindon, SN1 5BP United Kingdom
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...
Other interesting events
Heritage Focus Day
Gloucester, GL1 3DW. United Kingdom