How many members are there in Sheffield family history society?

Sheffield and District Family History Society Welcome to Sheffield & District Family History Society. Our society was formed over 40 years ago for the mutual benefit of people interested in the study of family and local history. We have around five hundred members scattered across the world.

Where was the city of Sheffield once located?

Our focus is the area encompassed by the boundaries of the modern day City of Sheffield and includes some places that were once in North Derbyshire.

Are there any family history societies in South Yorkshire?

We are a member of the national Federation of Family History Societies and one of four family history societies that between us cover the whole of South Yorkshire, the southern part of England’s largest county. Membership. Find out more about the benefits of being a society member and how to apply to join.

Where did the city of Sheffield get its name?

Historically just within the county of Yorkshire, and part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Sheffield city is located in several folds in the hills that lead up to the Penine backbone of England.

What kind of records do we have in Sheffield?

We hold documents and records relating to ancestors that may have serviced in World War One, local Parish records from 1538, birth, marriage and death records, trade directories 1774-1974, workhouse registers 1838-1930, census returns 1841-1911 and more.

Where was the first settlement in Sheffield Yorkshire?

The earliest evidence of human occupation in the Sheffield area was found at Creswell Crags to the east of the city. In the Iron Age the area became the southernmost territory of the Pennine tribe called the Brigantes. A Celtic presence within the Sheffield area is evidenced by two settlements called Wales and Waleswood close to Sheffield.

How many members are there in Sheffield family history society? Sheffield and District Family History Society Welcome to Sheffield & District Family History Society. Our society was formed over 40 years ago for the mutual benefit of people interested in the study of family and local history. We have around five hundred members scattered across…