Norfolk Family History Society

The Norfolk Family History Society (NFHS for short) is a family history society in the county of Norfolk in England. It aims to represent people interested in researching family history and genealogy related to their Norfolk ancestors. This is reflected in their Motto, Præterita Scrutari which translates as Researching the Past.[1]

They are a United Kingdom based charitable organisation and member of the Federation of Family History Societies. Branches of the Society operate in South Norfolk, Norwich and London. They currently have over 4,000 members[2] including members from as far afield as Australia, Canada and U.S.A.

History

The NFHS was originally formed in 1968[3] as the Norfolk & Norwich Genealogical Society with the aim of publishing information relating to genealogy in Norfolk. Published series of books were colloquially known as the Blue Books.[4] In 1996 the Society reformed as the Norfolk Family History Society (NFHS) with the aim of representing the wider interests of members.

Activities

The Society coordinates a number of projects aimed at widening access to information of interest to genealogists and family historians, including Monumental Inscriptions, Parish Register Transcripts and a Family Tree Appeal.

The Society's collection of genealogical resources encompass parish register transcripts, monumental inscriptions, census returns, wills, family trees, pedigrees, photographs and a wide range of published work to help trace the origins of Norfolk families.

The Norfolk Online Record Search (NORS) database provides Members with online access to the Society's collection of Parish Register Transcripts, Monumental Inscriptions and other useful research information.

The society also runs a varied programme of talks, events and courses for members during the year, as well as attending external events.

Family History Resources

The NFHS holds an extensive collection of genealogical resources, including parish register transcripts, family trees, pedigrees, monumental inscriptions, census returns, wills and magazines from other U.K. family history societies at its Kirby Hall library. Indexes of many of these records are published for the Society's members on its website using the Frontis Archive Publishing System.

References

  1. ↑ Norfolk Family History Society, Coat of Arms, retrieved 2014-04-20
  2. ↑ NFHS, AGM Report, NFHS AGM 2013 Draft report
  3. ↑ NFHS, History of the Society, retrieved-2014-04-20
  4. ↑ NFHS, Bookstall retrieved 2014-04-20
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