Learn About Family History and Genealogy

Help Getting Started

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The Society's Record Guides introduce the sources that will help you with your family history

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Need some help with your research? We offer help by phone, face-to-face or online.

Family history advice service

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Certificate of Family History Skills and Strategies (intermediate)

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Get handouts from SoG speakers at WDYTA?Live

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The Society of Genealogists hints and tips help you get the most out of your family history - explaining how to use and find records and resources.

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Free surname search using SoG Data Online

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Our large programme of online events is open to anyone interested in family history.

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SoG Members can join our e-mail list for help and support from other Members

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The Society of Genealogists welcomes your research

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