Author: Richard Backhouse
FMP 50% discount on 1921 census
August 27, 2022
FindMyPast are offering a 50% discount on the 1921 census of England and Wales this weekend. Offer valid until 23:59 BST on Monday 29 August. findmypast.co.uk/1921-census – read more…
Closure of two HGS groups
August 10, 2022
Due to a lack of volunteers to help run groups, unfortunately we have had to suspend the current programmes for both the Portsmouth and the New Milton & Christchurch groups. The Portsmouth group was the original HGS group formed 48 years ago, with the New Milton & Christchurch one a few years later. Should you […] – read more…
Britons Dying Overseas (BDO) update
August 1, 2022
Rescanning of the original BDO index cards started in May of this year with the first phase of transcription starting later that month. This first phase, a verbatim transcription of the scanned card content on to XL spreadsheets, is progressing satisfactorily with approximately 4,500 cards transcribed by mid-July. The transcription team involved in this work […] – read more…
* ARCHIVE * HGS conference 18th June 2022
May 6, 2022
SAVE THE DATE! HGS Conference & AGM – Saturday 18th June 2022 We’re delighted to announce that, next year, we are planning to hold our Conference Day & AGM live at the Macdonald Botley Park Hotel, Boorley Green, Hampshire. Make a note in your diary so you don’t miss out! Log in to the Members’ […] – read more…
Booking for the HGS Annual Conference Day
April 13, 2022
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear three great talks, network with friends and new acquaintances and browse our bookstall at the HGS Annual Conference Day on Saturday 18th June 2022 Our Annual Conference will be held at The Macdonald Botley Park Hotel, Winchester Road, Boorley Green, Southampton, SO32 2UA from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. […] – read more…
Hampshire Chronicle article about HGS at HRO
April 1, 2022
Read an article published in the Hampshire Chronicle on 3rd March 2022 about the HGS collaboration with HRO “Family History has never been so easy.” A walk-in enquiry and support service in Winchester and other important new developments offer family historians a first-class service, writes Barry Shurlock Read the full page article as published HERE. – read more…
HGS Conference Day 2022 (including the 48th AGM)
March 1, 2022
Saturday 18th June 2022 Macdonald Botley Park Hotel Winchester Road, Boorley Green Southampton, SO32 2UA Featuring Genealogy Experts and talks from guest speakers Open to all – Members, Friends and Family with a passion for family history Tickets – £15.00 Programme 9.30 – 10.00 Registration Tea, Coffee and Light Refreshments available upon arrival. 10.00 […] – read more…
John Heighes
February 21, 2022
Hampshire Genealogical Society New Milton and Christchurch Branch It was with great sadness that we heard John Heighes had passed away last week. It is a great loss for his wife, Janet, and their daughters and families. Our thoughts are with them. John had been the leader of the New Milton and Christchurch Branch for […] – read more…
1921 Census – Watch the video now!
February 4, 2022
Members can now watch our recording of FindMyPast’s presentation “Introducing the 1921 census of England & Wales” with Paul Nixon (FMP’s Content Licensing Manager). You’ll find it in the Members’ Area under Members’ Only Data Then choose ‘Group Zoom Presentations’. If you watched it live (on 1st February), you may wish to see it […] – read more…
Quarter Sessions’ Record Index
January 27, 2022
Our Bookstall Manager, Elaine Boyes, has indexed some of the Hampshire Quarter Sessions records and they are now available in the Members’ Area of the website as well as writing an article about the records As many of you know my area of research is the Swing Riots. Since the archives opened again, and HGS […] – read more…