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Introduction
to the Society
The
Society was founded in 1981 and has a growing membership of over 2600
throughout the world. The Society's aim is to encourage the study of
family history, including both Wiltshire ancestry of people world-wide
and world-wide ancestry of Wiltshire residents. It aims to provide
contacts between members by regular meetings and through the quarterly
journal published in January, April, July and October. Members not
only research their ancestors by name but, by using all available
information, seek to build up a complete picture of the people in the
setting in which they lived. As the Society consists of a friendly
mixture of complete beginners and experienced family historians there
is every opportunity for beginners to receive encouragement in their
researches.
The Society is a registered charity within the meaning of English
law, registered number
290284.
Wiltshire is a county of southwest England
consisting mainly of rural chalky downland, rising to hills in the
north and rich valleys in the south. Throughout this site thumbnail
pictures from around the county will appear. For larger images click
on the picture.
All the information
available on this site has been obtained and transcribed by volunteers
giving of their own free time to assist you and others. The many small
notes of encouragement and thanks are always appreciated
Aims
and Objectives
The
aims and objectives of the Society are:
- To promote and encourage the public study of
British Family History, Genealogy, Heraldry and Local History with
particular reference to WILTSHIRE.
- To promote the preservation, security and
accessibility of archival material.
Membership
and Affiliation
The
Society is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies and
may affiliate with other charitable organizations whose objectives are
deemed compatible and mutually supportive.
Administration
(2008/2009)
The Society is administered by an
Executive Committee consisting of up to six members elected annually at the
Annual General Meeting, and one representative of each branch elected
annually by its members.
Although the editor
attends Executive Committee meetings she is not a voting and not a
trustee. The Executive Committee elects the officrs to the approriate
posts after the AGM.
| President: |
Michael Stone BA Hons.,Cert Ed.
M.I.T.G. |
| Vice
Presidents: |
Richard Moore, F.S.G., John Hurley. |
| Chairman: |
David Weaver.. |
| Vice
Chairman: |
Bob Hambling. |
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General Secretary: |
Barbara Fuller. |
| Membership
Secretary: |
David Chilton |
| Branch
representatives: |
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Chippenham: |
Cy Cutler |
| -
Devizes: |
Barbara Fuller |
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Malmesbury: |
Jim Renahan |
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Salisbury: |
Bob Hambling |
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Swindon: |
Brian Hook |
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Trowbridge: |
Chris Penny |
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Westbury: |
Stan Flukes |
| Committee
Members: |
Persis Wiltshire |
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Rodney Whale |
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Jim Lanfear
Mavis
Meridith-Jones |
| Other Members
of the Team |
| Branch
Officers |
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Chippenham |
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| Acting
Chairman |
Cy Cutler |
| Secretary |
Mrs. Mary Tucker |
| Devizes |
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| Chairman |
David Weaver |
| Secretary |
Mrs. Barbara Fuller |
| Malmesbury |
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| Chairman |
Jim Renahan |
| Secretary |
Jennifer Walker |
| Salisbury |
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| Chairman |
Douglas Jackson |
| Secretary |
Douglas Jackson |
| Swindon |
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| Chairman |
Richard Moore |
| Secretary |
Doreen & Jim Scott |
| Trowbridge |
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| Chairman |
Mrs Persis Wiltshire |
| Secretary |
Mrs. Veronica Cantello |
| Westbury |
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| Chairman |
Mrs Christine Mitchell |
| Secretary |
Mr Gary Palmer |
| Others |
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| Book
Sales |
Jim Lanfear |
| Finance
Officer |
Sue Cooper |
| Publications
Sales |
Liz McAbendroth |
| Members'
Interests |
Jane Syckelmoore |
| Journal
Editor |
Bethanie Afton |
| Publicity |
Jerry King |
| Research |
Clive Bale |
| Exchange
Journals |
Cy Cutler |
| Strays
Index Co-ordinator |
Stella Sheppard |
| Webmaster |
Glyn Harris |
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