Hampshire Genealogical Society Membership

Do I need to join any Society at all?
Even if you have no relatives in the area in you live or work the advice is, from many people deeply involved in researching Family History, to seek out and join your nearest Family History Society (FHS). It is through meeting other 'like-minded' individuals that you can gain new insights and guidance on the next steps to take. Most societies cost around £10 a year annual membership. This provides members with a society magazine, as well as funding meetings and projects such as indexing of records. It will then be useful to join the County Society where you will be doing research. They will have their own indexes and search services. You may only belong to a distant Society for a few years, but it can be well worth the small investment. Many researchers remain as members of distant societies, learning more about the area in which their ancestors lived and worked.
 

So, how can I join the Hampshire Genealogical Society?
Membership of the HGS is available through two methods, either online, or by post.
 

Please note that the society's membership year runs to 31st March each year.

• Applications may be made online through The Federation Online Bookshop.

This will allow non-EU Researchers to join the HGS using your credit card paying in your local currency. See the link on the HGS home page or go straight to The Federation Online Bookshop

• New applications need to use our Postal Application Form.

 
• For renewals only: You may wish to pay by Standing Order. Please fill in in the linked Standing Order Form and send it direct to your bank.