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FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) is the largest family history society in Western Australia. We assist family historians to research family history in Western Australia, as well as all corners of the world.

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Western Ancestor now available - 02nd November 2025
Missing your Western Ancestor? It's on its way, but you can read it online here.
For more information Western Ancestor July 2025
The current Technology Interest Group committee is retiring at year-end. Help Keep the Lights On - 27th October 2025
The current Technology Interest Group committee is retiring at year-end.
More news from eNews October 2025 - 30th September 2025
Details for External events of interest in October 2025
For more information download this document
Phase 4 of the People of Western Australia's Ghost Towns project is launched today - 29th August 2025
On Friday 29 August, 2025, we will move into Phase 4 of our project and that adds 16 new communities to the list of communities on which we are already working. The biggest community in this phase is Kanowna.
Website: Phase 4 Launch
Jonny Perl has announced enhancements to his DNA Painter tools. DNA Painter Enhancements announced - 18th December 2024
Jonny Perl has announced enhancements to his DNA Painter tools.
Website: DNA Painter Blog
Recently, FamilySearch added 5.4 million new records to its free online archives. 5.4 million new records available in FamilySearch - 13th December 2024
Recently, FamilySearch added 5.4 million new records to its free online archives.
Website: Family Search Blog - 4 Nov 2024
The Settlers’ Muster Book of 1800, a record of early European settlers in Australia in two handwritten volumes, has been digitised and is now accessible to the public for the first time. Settlers’ Muster Book, 1800, digitised - 16th November 2024
The Settlers’ Muster Book of 1800, a record of early European settlers in Australia in two handwritten volumes, has been digitised and is now accessible to the public for the first time.
Website: Search the Settlers Muster Book of 1800
FHWA's YouTube Channel has launched - 11th March 2024
FamilyHistoryWA has launched a new YouTube channel with a selection of video shorts containing tips and tricks for family historians. To find our videos type @familyhistorywa into the search bar on the YouTube site. Please check out our channel and watch the videos, and, most important, subscribe so that you know when new content is added.
Website: YouTube
Scrabble anyone? - 01st March 2024
There's a new blog post on the Ghosts website.
Website: Blog Post
A-Z of new names for researching - 20th January 2024
Over 120 new names have been added to the Members Research Interests Directory in recent months. From Aguilar to Zilko. From Norway to Bassendean these names range far and wide, from the current time to years long gone. Check them out now and contact the fellow members researching these names. You might just be on the cusp of solving a longstanding mystery. And don't forget to add your interests as well. Members Interest Research Directory


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