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

About Geni
Profile of the Day: Annie Oakley

by Amanda β€’ 03.11.2026

Ancestral Findings
This Week’s Free Genealogy Lookups

by Ancestral Findings β€’ 02.11.2026

Historic Towns Trust
Thanks so much for the kind words. πŸ˜ƒ

by Historic Towns Trust β€’ 31.10.2026

Silver Jubilee Bridge Runcorn
Dgp4004, CC BY-SA 2.0
Freight Train at Manley
Ben Brooksbank
Lovell Telescope
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Lyme Park
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
The Road to Weston
Sylvia Mitford
Farndon Bridge
Joopercoopers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Whitegate Thatched Cottage
Michael Ely
Macclesfield
Peter McDermott, CC BY-SA 2.0
Eastgate Clock Chester
W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0
Malpas Cemetery
Richard Webb, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bridgewater Canal
John Fielding, CC BY-SA 2.0
Acton St Marys
Brian Deegan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Clarence Mill Bollington
Roger Kidd
Little Moreton Hall
Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0
Cholmondeley Castle
Pam Fray, CC BY-SA 2.0
The time is in Cheshire
Upcoming Events
Nov
07
57th AGM and talk by Nichola Johnson: Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal 57th AGM and talk by Nichola Johnson: Titanic Myths: What the Records Really Reveal
FHSC Seminars
Zoom
Price: Free to attend
Nov
03
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Nov
04
Saving Private Smith Saving Private Smith
Runcorn Group
Runcorn Group
Price: Door fees apply
Nov
09
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Nov
09
NORTHWICH MEETING MONDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2026
Northwich Group
Price: All welcome, admission fee Β£2.00, which includes refreshments
Nov
10
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Nov
10
Teachers : Finding Records beyond the census with Valerie Brenton Teachers : Finding Records beyond the census with Valerie Brenton
Crewe & Nantwich Group
Zoom
Price: Free to FHSC Members, Β£5 to non-members
Nov
11
MAC Users MAC Users
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: FHSC members only
Nov
11
Windows PC Users Windows PC Users
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: FHSC members only
Nov
11
English Civil War in Cheshire English Civil War in Cheshire
Sale Group
Sale Group
Price: All welcome, entrance charges apply
Nov
13
Historical Newspapers Historical Newspapers
FHSC Discussion Groups
Zoom
Price: FHSC members only
Nov
16
Research Centre Open Research Centre Open
Crewe Research Centre
Crewe Research Centre
Price: Free
Nov
16
Sewers to Stately Homes - Olivia Smedley Sewers to Stately Homes - Olivia Smedley
Alsager Group
Alsager Group
Price: Free
Nov
16
Sewers to Stately Homes - Olivia Smedley (2) Sewers to Stately Homes - Olivia Smedley (2)
Alsager Group
Alsager Group
Price: Free