Felixstowe Family History Society

Felixstowe Family History Society

Reg. Charity No. 296115

Welcome

Ever wondered about your roots?
Would you like to know where you came from?
How many branches are there to your family?
We are ready to help you open the doors to your past

Felixstowe is situated on the Colneis Peninsula. This is on the South East Coast of Suffolk, between the Rivers Orwell & Deben in the United Kingdom. It now has the largest Container Port in Europe but a mere 100 years ago was a small Victorian holiday resort. It was principally a farming area with fishing on the Coast. Many of the inhabitants travelled from the villages to Ipswich and on to London to find work.

The parishes contained within this area are Felixstowe, Trimley St.Mary, Trimley St.Martin, Walton, Kirton, Falkenham, Bucklesham, Brightwell, Nacton, Levington, Waldringfield, Hemley, Newbourne & Martlesham. It was also the site of Landguard Fort which has been in existence since 1626 and was in constant use by the Army until the 1950's.

At our Research Centre, The Tree House, there is expert help; access to local, national and international records, a library and a fully equipped research area.

Stop Press - 25 Jun 10

Dear Sirs,

Would you please pass my most sincere thanks to Mr John Woollan, your Bookstall Manager, for his very prompt response and delivery of my order and the very nice handwritten compliments slip enclosed. It has always been first class service dealing with your Family History Society and I am always happy to recommend your services to anyone researching family history in the Felixstowe area. Many thanks once again, Pete Newson

To the person who submitted a Research Interest on the names BRENDON and WHIFE,
can you please re-submit with your contact details (email or phone)

Stop Press - 5 May 10
To the person who submitted a Research Interest on the names BRENDON and WHIFE,
can you please re-submit with your contact details (email or phone)

Stop Press - 26 Oct 09
We now have an annual subscription to Find my Past via one of our PC's at the Tree House

Latest Updates
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Date	Description
20 Aug 10	Three Research Interests with added information (ASBEE, GLANFIELD, SOUTHGATE)
20 Aug 10	One new Research Interests added (PALMER)
9 Aug 10	One new Research Interests added (CHANDLER)
10 Jun 10	One new Research Interests added (MARJORAM)
8 Jun 10	One new Research Interests added (COWIE)
12 May 10	New Discussion Forum topic - Chatsworth Hotel and soldiers returning from Fance
27 Apr 10	One new Research Interests added (NEWSON)
22 Apr 10	Twelve new Research Interests added (Asbee, Day, Knights, Stannard, Catchpole, Pissey, Southgate, Morley, Keymer, Payne, Glanfield, Quinton)
7 Apr 10	Two new Research Interests added (FORD, FOSTER)
17 Mar 10	One new Research Interests added (WATTS)
8 Mar 10	New Discussion Forum topic - William Charles BROOM and Felixstowe Coastguards
25 Feb 10	One new Research Interests added (DEXTER)
12 Feb 10	Two new Research Interests added (CLOUTING, LOCKWOOD)
12 Feb 10	Two new Research Interests added (PARKS, FIELD)
10 Feb 10	One new Research Interests added (FORSDYKE)
9 Jan 10	One new Research Interests added (PASSIFUL)

About Us

The Society was formed in January 1986 with the aims of:

Helping researchers to increase their knowledge of Genealogy and assist them in researching their own family history
Assisting in the preservation of local history and genealogy records
Enabling us all, by sharing knowledge, to further our awareness of what information is available and how to access it.

We:

Are a Nationally Registered Charity and member of the Federation of Family History Societies.
Provide our own research facility, The Tree House, where we hold all our research material.
Arrange for speakers and visits to places of genealogical interest
Publish local Parish Registers and recording memorial inscriptions of local churchyards.
Publish our own quarterly magazine, Roots and Branches, and offer an ongoing programme and events of interest to all.
Allow membership to all including unlimited access to our facilities and expert advice from fellow members.
Allow free library access to non-members during opening hours but require a donation if use is made of the microfiche, computing or copying equipment.

Where to start

Question your living relatives about their family member recollection
Gather names, dates, events and relationships, note it all down.
Gather information from Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates. Photocopy if possible.
When you have gathered this basic information Contact Us and we can assist you on the next stage of your journey.