What’s On at Midland Ancestors –

  • Online Event – Criminal Records

    Online Event Using Zoom

    Researching Criminal Records with Penny Smith We are frequently shocked when finding out how severely our criminal ancestors were punished for what now seem the slightest of offences. In 1868 in Wolverhampton, a sentence of 3 months hard labour was given to a 16 year old lad for the theft of a cap. Penny will […]

  • Birmingham: Bring and Share

    Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
    Birmingham Meetings

    Bring and Share In the past members were very willing to bring along displays of their research and family history. There has been a move away from paper based records to computer aided storage. Members are invited to bring along your lap-tops and share examples of your research and encourage others who may not be […]

  • North Staffs: Research Evening

    North Staffs St. John's Centre, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffs, United Kingdom
    North Staffs Meetings

    Research Evening When members can avail themselves of the Groups resources, in fiche, film and book form. You can also get guidance on doing internet research. For this evening you will also be welcome to partake in festive refreshments

  • Kenilworth: Members’ Evening and Christmas Social

    Kenilworth Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End,, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
    Kenilworth Meetings

    Family History Workshop or Members' Evening.  Topic to be confirmed. Christmas Social Visitors are invited to bring a festive plate of food for one, which can be shared. We’ll provide the sparkling refreshments.

  • London: A DNA workshop hosted by Hilary (Cancelled)

    Birmingham & Midland Institute 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
    London Meetings

    Hilary will lead a workshop on DNA. Bring your laptop. Coffee/tea and biscuits beforehand  

  • Online Event – Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname

    Online Event Using Zoom

    Pinpointing the Origin of a Surname with John Titterton This presentation looks at surname origins and distribution, explaining how a surname origin can be pinpointed statistically. Doing a one name study, John has traced his surname to a point in North Staffordshire around 1400.   An Online event using Zoom. Register by using this link – […]