This year's Gus Peplow lecture will be MY GRANT OF ARMS by Tony Kelly. An account of the process, technicalities and fun involved. Tony is a proud Brummie and is a Governor of the Birmingham Society and a past President of St Paul's Club. His professional life included over thirty years with Firmin and Sons, […]

Tracing Your Irish Family History - Speaker: Paul Wilkins Join local genealogist Paul Wilkins for expert tips on uncovering your Irish ancestors. Learn what records are available online and how to navigate the challenges of tracing Irish family history. Paul lectures across the West Midlands and writes for Who Do You Think You Are and […]

The Hidden Secrets of The 1939 National Register of England & Wales Speaker: Linda Hammond Think the 1939 National Register is just another census? Think again! This fascinating document is actually a living record that the Government continuously updated with births, deaths, name changes, and other crucial family details for over 50 years. But here's […]

The January speaker for the Birmingham group online will be a representative from the makers of "Family Historian" who will demonstrate what the software is capable of and how it will assist you in keeping your records in order. Midland Ancestors have secured the licence from the makers of the award winning "Family Historian" software, […]