Family History
The group aims to bring together u3a members interested in Family History research at all levels.
Members present their findings and how they discovered their ancestors. We have sessions on topics such as DNA, Workhouses, Occupations, Newspapers, Books, Websites etc.
You may have found some ‘Brick Walls’. We all have them, but these are better shared as we may have ideas on how they can be solved.
Your family members may have resided only in the UK or could have travelled the world. You may be exploring only your direct ancestors, or you may be finding your distant cousins who help prove your more distant ancestors.
Whether your ancestors were rogues or royalty, rich or poor, famous or infamous, we want to hear about them and help you discover more about them. We are researching people and want to know as much about them as we can from the many sources available.
Please do join us, you will be warmly welcomed.
When
Last Wednesday of the month 2 to 4 pm
Group Size & Availability
Maximum 30
How to join
You can join this group, or the waiting list, via the Beacon Members Portal. To join a group you must first subscribe to Interest Groups Online. This is separate to a local u3a membership.
If you would be interested in helping to lead a group around this subject or any other, please contact
Interest Group Online members can contact the group leader via the Beacon Members Portal. Non-members should contact the Interest Groups Online team by email: