Welcome to the Family History Society of Cheshire (FHSC)

We are THE experts in Cheshire Ancestry - Grow your family tree with us!

FHSC has welcomed individuals who are eager to explore their roots since 1969, which makes us the oldest county-based family history society in the UK. Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or you're an experienced researcher, FHSC is here to guide, support, and inspire you every step of the way.

Click HERE to see a map of where we are located and what is in that location.

Read more: FHSC - Who Are We?

News from the World of Genealogy and History

Ancestral Findings
This Week’s Free Genealogy Lookups

by Ancestral Findings • 21.07.2026

Macclesfield
Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0
Acton St Marys
Brian Deegan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Silver Jubilee Bridge Runcorn
Dgp4004, CC BY-SA 2.0
Eastgate Clock Chester
W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cholmondeley Castle
Pam Fray, CC BY-SA 2.0
Lovell Telescope
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Lyme Park
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Clarence Mill Bollington
Roger Kidd
The Road to Weston
Sylvia Mitford
Bridgewater Canal
John Fielding, CC BY-SA 2.0
Farndon Bridge
Joopercoopers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Freight Train at Manley
Ben Brooksbank
Little Moreton Hall
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Whitegate Thatched Cottage
Michael Ely
Malpas Cemetery
Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0
The time is in Cheshire
Upcoming Events
Aug
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FHSC Seminars: What DIDN'T you do in the Great War, Daddy? with Sheila Jones FHSC Seminars: What DIDN'T you do in the Great War, Daddy? with Sheila Jones
FHSC Seminars
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Price: FHSC members free, non-members £5
Jul
22
Zooming in on Family History Zooming in on Family History
FHSC Discussion Groups
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Jul
23
Family Tree Maker Family Tree Maker
FHSC Discussion Groups
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Jul
25
Saturday morning Research Centre opening Saturday morning Research Centre opening
Crewe Research Centre
Units 3&4 Brierley Business Centre
Price: Free
Jul
27
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Jul
27
Publishing your Family History Research Publishing your Family History Research
FHSC Discussion Groups
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Jul
27
DNA DNA
FHSC Discussion Groups
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Jul
28
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Jul
30
AGM and Apprenticeships by Gill Campbell AGM and Apprenticeships by Gill Campbell
Chester Group
Chester Group
Price: All welcome, members £2, visitors £3
Aug
03
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
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Aug
04
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
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Aug
05
Research Research
Runcorn Group
Runcorn Group
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Aug
07
Historical Newspapers Historical Newspapers
FHSC Discussion Groups
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Aug
10
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free