For your convenience, the details below of each member Society includes the email address for
contact purposes (normally that of its Secretary) and for its Webmaster.
However, you must remember that all our Societies are administered and run by enthusiastic
amateurs in their spare time, often at the cost of neglecting their own researches. Society Secretaries
and Webmasters therefore do not have the time to deal with any email, other than that relating directly
to the tasks they carry out for their Society.
Regrettably, any emails they receive on other subjects, such as general enquiries about
personal researches from non-members of the Society, usually have to be ignored, since even the normal
courtesy of a reply takes up time that should be spent on other activities.
CARDIGANSHIRE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1995, the Society covers the historical county of Cardiganshire.
The Society holds monthly meetings in Aberystwyth with a break over the summer months.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December, and it has as its President Dr Michael Powell Siddons, Wales Herald Extraordinary,
Secretary: Menna H. Evans,
Hon.Secretary, Cardiganshire FHS, Adran Casgliadau, c/o National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU
CLWYD FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1980, it covers the administrative county of Clwydd that existed between 1974 and 1996 and which
replaced the historic counties of Flintshire, most of Denbighshire and parts of Merionethshire.
The Society normally holds a monthly meeting, at various venues within its area, and it has a Research
Centre in Wrexham.
Its membership year runs from 1st September to 31st August
Secretary: Mrs. A. Anderson,
The Laurels, Dolydd Road, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3NH
DYFED FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1982, it covers the administrative county of Dyfed that existed between 1974 and 1996 and which
replaced the historic counties of Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.
Half yearly meetings involving speakers of national standing in the fields of family history, local history and heraldry
are held in Carmarthen. Each of its five branches, at Cardigan, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Llandovery and Llanelli, hold regular
meetings with talks on a wide range of subjects, as well as members' evenings.
The Society also has a shared interest in the London Branch.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Contact: Mrs. Betty Davies,
Rhyd y Bont, Bronwydd, Carmarthen. SA33 6HX
GLAMORGAN FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
covers the historic county of Glamorgan with some small border adjustments.
Each of its six branches, at Aberdare, Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr, Pontypridd and Swansea normally holds a
monthly meeting, and it has a Research
Centre at Aberkenfig, nr Bridgend
The Society also has a shared interest in the London Branch.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Secretary: Jane Jones,
44 Hendrecafn Road, Penygraig, RCT, CF40 1LL
GUILD OF ONE-NAME STUDIES
Formed in 1979, The Guild is the premier UK-based organisation for one-name studies, and welcomes as members
anyone who has an interest in the subject of surnames. Members who are carrying out a one-name study may
register that surname with the Guild, which has a very active Forum for members to exchange views and seek
help with their study and research techniques. Its Journal of One-Name Studies (now produced in full colour)
has twice won the FFHS Elizabeth Simpson Award for best journal publiched by a member organisation.
A significant number of its members either live in Wales or are studying a Welsh surname and there
is a Regional Representative for Wales to promote their interests. You can contact Guild members to
exchange information about the surnames they have registered, and their details can be found on the
Guild's online Register of One-Name Studies.
Secretary: The Secretary, Box G,
14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London EC1M 7BA
GWENT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1981, it covers the historic county of Monmouthshire, with a small part of old Breconshire and with a few other small
border adjustments.
Each of its five branches at Blackwood, Chepstow, Ebbw Vale, Newport and Pontypool normally hold meetings, research evenings and
beginners' evenings up to twice a month, and monthly help desks are run at the main branch libraries.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Secretary: Mrs Nicola Thomas,
11 Rosser St, Wainfelin, Pontypool, NP4 6EA
GWYNEDD FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1980, it covers the administrative county of Gwynedd that existed between 1974 and 1996 and which
replaced the historic counties of Anglesey, Caernarvonshire, parts of Denbighshire and most of
Merionethshire.
Each of its 6 branches at Bangor, Caernarfon, Dolgellau, Llandudno, Llangefni and Pwllheli, normally holds a
monthly meeting, and it has a Research Centre in Caernarfon.
The Society also has a shared interest in the London Branch.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Secretary: Mr J.Bryan Jones,
7 Victoria Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9SN
MONTGOMERYSHIRE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Formed in 1994, it covers the historical county of Montgomeryshire and its borders.
The Society holds periodic meetings in Newtown and has a
Society Research Room in Newtown
which moved to new premises in October 2008.
The Society also has a shared interest in the London Branch.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Secretary: Mrs Monica Woosnam,
24 Dysart Terrace, Canal Road, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2JL
email the Society:
[email protected]
email its Webmaster:
[email protected]
POWYS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Formed in 1980, it covers the administrative county of Powys that existed between 1974 and 1996 and which
replaced the historic counties of Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire and Breconshire.
It has three groups - one for each of these historic counties. Its Breconshire group normally meets at
Brecon; its Montgomeryshire group meets at various venues throughout that area; and its Radnorshire group
normally meets at Llandrindod Wells.
Its membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December
Secretary: Ann Roberts,
38 Christchurch Court, Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6AB
