Society Speakers for 2012

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

Speaker: Kath Merryweather

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

  A new look at favourite resources including new Internet offerings.

Speakers: Members of the Society

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

WAS YOUR ANCESTOR A GYPSY?

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

Speaker: Beverley Walker

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

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

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

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

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

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