Society Speakers for 2012

31 Jan IRISH ANCESTORS
   

A look at the ways of undertaking the research of Irish Ancestors

Speaker: Kath Merryweather

28 Feb

MY FAMILY & JACK THE RIPPER

   

 A first cousin of my great grandmother is reputed to be a victim of Jack the Ripper. She died in Feb 1891 - Did my family know at the time? - What do I  knowabout her? And how do I find out more about her and her way of life?

Speaker: Pat Hase

27 Mar
 AGM Followed by AN UPDATE ON RESEARCH RESOURCES
   

  A new look at favourite resources including new Internet offerings.

Speakers: Members of the Society

24 Apr

THE LANGTONS of NEWTON PARK

   

Newton Park is the home of Bath Spa University.  The history of the family who live there.

Speaker: Prof Graham Davis

29 May

WAS YOUR ANCESTOR A GYPSY?

   

The Romany & Traveller Family History Society can help you to track down travelling or fairground ancestors.

Speaker: Beverley Walker

26 Jun

MEMBERS’ Evening – Problem Solving

   

Please bring your brick walls to be broken down. Panel to answer your queries. Please send questions to the Secretary by June 12th.

Speakers: Members of the Society

14 Jul  

WESTON-SUPER-MARE FHS OPEN DAY

   

Exhibitors will include Local History Stands as well as other Family History Societies and Help Desks for beginners.

10.00 – 4.00pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Weston-super-Mare

31 Jul  

PILL – A QUEER LITTLE VILLAGE

   

A look at the fascinating story of this village on the River Avon and the part it played in the history of the area.

Speaker: Elizabeth White

   

August     NO MEETING

25 Sep  

PHOTO RESTORATION for FAMILY HISTORY

   

See your family as they intended.  Examples of how to look after and achieve the best results from old photos.

Speaker: Neil Gibson

30 Oct  

CIVIL REGISTRATION & FAMILY HISTORY

   

How does a local Register Office operate and how can it help you to locate your missing ancestor?

Speaker: Weston-super-Mare Registrars

27 Nov
 

MEMBERS’ EVENING - MEMORABILIA

   

Ready for Christmas - More Family Treasures, large or small – bring along examples and tell us what they tell you about your family.

Speakers: Members of the Society

   

December     NO MEETING - Happy Christmas

 

 

 

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