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 25th October 2023 (re Claudette Durham).

Next Meeting

Our next meeting is on Thursday 21st December 2023. This will be a hybrid Zoom meeting with members at St. John's Centre, and others attending by Zoom. Members will give short talks on how they successfully broke down a "brick wall".

Next Fair

Our next family history fair is East Surrey FHS Virtual Family History Fair on Saturday 27th January 2024.


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19-November-2023

New image (and tip) of the month.

4-November-2023

Committee minutes for September 2023 added to Members Area.

8-October-2023

Two short videos are added to Our Own You Tubes page.

20-October-2023

New image (and tip) of the month.

22-September-2023

New image (and tip) of the month.

9-September-2023

A new page titled Recordings of Talks is added to the Members section.


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