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Beginners Guide to Family History
March 11, 2013
A few tips to get you started tracing your family history, as your research unfolds, you will soon evolve into an expert detective, as you follow different trails and lines of enquiry. – read more…
Using DNA as a tool in family history
March 8, 2013
DNA was offered as a tool to genealogists over a decade ago. Why should family historians consider having a test done and how might it further Hampshire family history research? – read more…
Commonwealth War Graves Commission at Portsmouth & Southampton Memorials
March 6, 2013
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission have erected new plaques at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial – read more…
Harry Selfridge and Highcliffe
February 28, 2013
The Selfridge family had a very interesting connection to the county of Hampshire that family historians will find intriguing. – read more…
A Hampshire picture mystery
February 27, 2013
Hampshire family history society, the HGS, would like help in tracking down the whereabouts of a picture, painted at the turn of the C20th of Middle Farm Havant. – read more…
The Hampshire Rose – origins
February 22, 2013
Just what is the origin of the Hampshire Rose – many theories abound, from the time of King Arthur’s round table to a link with Lancaster. – read more…
Wills and an explanation of Probate Courts
February 21, 2013
A Short Guide to Wills and an explanation of the Probate Courts. Wills are a good starting place for family historians who are looking to fill out their family tree with more personal detail. – read more…
George Weston Collings (1889-1981) in the First World War
February 17, 2013
Hampshire family history HGS, World War I Project, to remember those with a Hampshire connection who fought so bravely in World War I. HGS are collecting biographies of service personnel of anyone connected with Hampshire, whose ancestors, fought in the Great War. – read more…
Family history memorial in Steep church
February 14, 2013
For family historians, church memorial plaques can be a fascinating resource. In the church of All Saints Steep this memorial makes a compelling read – read more…
The Hampshire Rose
February 14, 2013
The origin of the Hampshire Rose, used as a symbol for this most ancient of English counties, is open to conjecture but a fascinating mystery to try to unravel. – read more…