Promoting and encouraging the study of family history research since its formation in 1974
Join HGS NowWelcome to Hampshire Genealogical Society! We are a registered charity and have been promoting and encouraging the study of family history research since our formation in 1974. Our aim is to help you trace your family’s Hampshire roots.
The Society is run entirely by volunteers and is affiliated to the Family History Federation (FHF). This means we exchange information, ideas and best practice with other Societies and their members.
Nowes account book 1756-1831 Might you find the school records of one of your ancestors in Romsey? This work is the result of a joint venture between the Romsey History Society (LTVAS) and HGS. John Nowes was a wealthy barrister who left money in his will (proved in 1719) for three schools to be set […]
View ArticleAs I live about 30 minutes from the Three Counties Showground, I decided that I would, as in the past, trot over to spend the day with Jane and Fiona on the bookstall. I think that, as they’re in the area—and it is, after all, to promote the HGS, the work our volunteers do, and […]
View ArticleConference Day Saturday 19th September 2026 Wickham Community Centre Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL Everyone is welcome to join us for the day — HGS members, non-members, and anyone interested in family history, so please feel free to tell your friends! A Variety of Topics with Expert Speakers! Unsanitary: Privies, Open Sewers and Cholera […]
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