Burntwood Family History Group

Burntwood Family History Group was founded in 1986 in the living room of a house in Burntwood by a small group of people with the idea of researching their family history.

We have steadily grown and our membership exceeds one hundred. Our aim continues to bring together those who are interested in the research of their family history and although we are a small group, our postal membership is worldwide.

Our Group functions entirely by the efforts of voluntary workers and is non-profit making. We produce a quarterly Journal which is available free to Members and at a small cost to non members and whether you are new to researching your family history or a seasoned genealogist, we are sure you will find something of interest to you.

We have two monthly meetings; the first is when we have a guest speaker to give a talk on a family history connected subject to increase our knowledge and help in our research. The second when we meet for an informal discussion and research our family history through the use of our library stock of microfiche, CDs, DVDs, books, videos and the internet. Both meetings are open to Members and non members alike. We also run 'Drop In' surgeries. All meeting dates can be found in our diary.

We are affiliated to the In 2010 the BFHG enetered the FFHS Website Awards 2010.

The BFHG website entry was 'Highly Commended'

Federation of Family History Societies Our award can be seen on the FFHS Best Website Award 2010

and on our Award page

Burntwood Old Mining College

We cover

Armitage - Boney Hay - Brereton - Bridgetown - Brownhills - Burntwood - Cannock - Cannock Wood - Chadsmoor - Chase Terrace - Chasetown - Chorley - Churchbridge - Edial - Farewell - Gentleshaw - Hammerwich - Handsacre - Hazelslade - Heath Hayes - Hednesford - Lichfield - Littleworth - Longdon - Lynn - Muckley Corner - Norton Canes - Ogley Hay - Pelsall - Pipehill - Pye Green - Rawnsley - Rugeley - Shenstone - Stonnall - Upper Longdon - Wall - Wimblebury - Woodhouses

In 2011, we celebrated our 25th anniversary. As part of our celebrations, we created the Burntwood Memorial Project.

The Memorial Project is research servicemen from the Burntwood area whose served and lost their lives during the First World War.

This is project is progressing well. For more information and how to be involved, see our Memorial Project - Burntwood's Servicemen

In the January 2012 issue of the 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE' magazine, Alan CROSBY has written an article about the the work of our Memorial Project Team

The Burntwood Town Council operates a Grant Aid Scheme and for the year 2011 / 2012 the BFHG has been awarded a grant of £100 towards our Memorial Project

We are very grateful for the grant and details can be found on our grants page

We now have our own BFHG shirts with the BFHG logo embroidered on them and they are available for purchase

The October - December 2011 is still available available free to members (and none members to purchase)

Extracts from all issues of the Journal, (except 3 missing) from the very first issue in May 1988 have now been added

The three missing issues are:- Issue 3 August 1989, Issue 16 April 1992 and Issue Vol 2. No 4. December 1993

If you have one of those three missing issues, please let the BFHG borrow it to complete the collection

Staffordshire County Council Local Community Fund Grant

Burntwood Town Council Grant Aid

BFHG founded 1986

Original web site created 2002

This web site created 2009

Site updated 27 01 2012

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If you have any questions about us, our website, or you need help in your research,

please contact us at

enquiries@bfhg.org.uk

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26th May 2011 - The Burntwood Family History Group website does not use 'cookies' or any other method of storing personal information about visitors to our website