DNA Testing

Using DNA test kits as a family research tool is much talked about, and it is hard to know if it is likely to help one's own family research. There is always a cost involved. The Family History Federation (FHF), with whom we are affiliated, made a serious study of DNA testing in 2018, and produced a most informative report at the end of the year. If you are wondering whether to use one of these tools it is highly recommended that you take a look at their report.

The report is titled 'Can DNA Tests Help You?'. Here is the link:


In August 2023 Mia Bennett (www.miagenealogy.com) gave the Society a talk titled 'Introduction to DNA for Family Historians' and she provided an excellent handout to go with the talk. The handout is available to members from our


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Notice Board

The Notice Board was last updated on 9th January 2026.

Next Members Meeting

Our next members meeting is on Thursday 20th August 2026. The focus of the meeting will be a talk by Nigel Crompton titled The Women Police Service during WW1 and the involvement of the Ministry of Munitions. Nigel will be speaking from St. John's Centre. Members may be remote or at St. John's.

Next Chat-in Meeting

Our next members chat-in meeting is on Tuesday 28th July 2026. Join us from the WMFHS Chat-In Meeting page.

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Our next family history fair is The History Show - London at Kempton Park Racecourse on Saturday 3rd October.


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17-Jul-2026

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17-Jul-2026

Clare O'Grady's handout for her Researching Your Rural Ancestors talk is available to all on our Talk Handouts page.

3-Jul-2026

Committee Minutes for June 2026 added to Members Area.

20-Jun-2026

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19-Jun-2026

Adele Emm's handout for her Silken Threads talk is available to all on our Talk Handouts page.


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