Devon Family History Society

Searching for your Ancestors?

Join the Devon Family History Society

Like many hobbies and pursuits, much of the pleasure and interest that can be derived from researching Family History comes from making discoveries on your own. Sometimes, though, when embarking on a new venture, it is difficult to know where to begin to look for information.

The Devon Family History Society was formed in 1976 and now has a membership of over 5,500, making it one of the largest in the UK. The Society is a member of the Federation of Family History Societies, an international body which has over 200 member societies throughout the world. Contacts with other societies can encourage mutual interests and reciprocal research.

The Federation publishes many useful aids for family historians.

Meetings:

Groups meet in Exeter, South Devon, North Devon and Plymouth.

•  Over 5,500 members worldwide
• Quarterly Journal
• Conference Events
• Active Project and Publications Programme
• Regular Group Meetings in Devon
• Tree House Research Centre in Exeter

Tree House Research Centre

 Units 3b - 4b, 7-9 King Street Exeter

• Extensive library and deposited family research
• GRO indexes of births, marriages and deaths 1837 - 2002 in England and Wales
• Devon census 1841-1901 and the 1881 census for England and Wales
• IGI for the whole country
• Microfiche readers and computers
• Full range of publications available to purchase
• Entrance is free to members 

Please email to check opening hours.

The Society's indexes

•  Marriage Index 1754-1812 and 1813-1837
• Plymouth Marriage Index - post 1837, Vol 1 and 2
• Burials Index 1813 - 1837
• Baptisms Index 1813 - 1839
• Ford Park Burials Index 1848-1867
• Devon 1861 Census Index