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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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Did you know there was a grave near the Lighthouse? A grave near the Cape Vlahming Lighthouse??? - 29th May 2023
Did you know there was a grave near the Lighthouse?
Website: Blog Post
A look back at the first Microsoft Mouse released nearly 40 years ago. A look back at the first Microsoft Mouse - 13th May 2023
A look back at the first Microsoft Mouse released nearly 40 years ago.
Website: Microsoft Mouse
ORA 1.68 - 13th May 2023
John cardinal has released ORA 1.68
Website: ORA Change Log
More on cemeteries - 12th May 2023
Two important cemetery resources have been added to our Genie Links this week. The Capel Cemetery Project and Moore River Native Settlement Burial Register.
Want a first hand report of our Society's early history? - 7th May 2023
The first years of the Society leading up to our incorporation in 1979 - a first hand report from the Society's first President, Brian Croker.
Website: FHWA's Early History
Copyright - how does it impact your research? - 5th May 2023
At the May meeting of the Eastern Australia Interest Group, Anne Giles will be giving a presentation on Copyright in a Family History context. This presentation is something of interest to all genealogists, not just those with ancestry in the Eastern States, and you are invited to come along and find out all about it.
Website: Book here
Want to attend our AGM in person? - 4th May 2023
This year's AGM will be a hybrid meeting. That means some will be present in person at May Street and the rest will attend online. The number of people attending in person is strictly limited by the capacity of the meeting room in Unit 4. If you are wanting to attend in person, book now and make sure that you choose the General Admission ticket option.
Website: Book here
The third article in our ongoing series about Cemeteries is now available. New Blog Post - Manly General Cemetery (Cemeteries Series #3) - 1st May 2023
The third article in our ongoing series about Cemeteries is now available.
Website: Blog Post
Gedsite Version 4.14 available - 23rd April 2023
John cardinal has released V4.14 or Gedite
Website: Gedsite Changelog
Finding your Irish Potato Famine Ancestors - 18th April 2023
The Potato Famine (1845-1852) had a catastrophic impact on the country in the 1840s and 1850s, and for many decades after. The immediate impact saw the population decrease from about 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.7 million 10 years later due to death and emigration. Whole swathes of the Irish countryside went silent, and today there are numerous famine graveyards dotted around the country that contain tens of thousands of unknown victims.
Website: Ancestry Blog


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