Society of Genealogists
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🌳 A charity with the unique purpose of helping people to discover their place in history.
📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
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📜 Preserving the records of everyday lives & promoting family histories.
📍 Explore more: sog.org.uk
#Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HistoryMatters
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Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
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Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
#GenHour - Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join our FREE online event on THIS MONDAY 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00!
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
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Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
December 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
#GenHour - Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join our FREE online event on THIS MONDAY 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00!
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
Hear from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social about key resources, Austen family material, Vision of Britain + more.
Book free portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1....
So pleased you enjoyed the talk, Rowena! #GenHour
Great talk by Susannah Coster via @sogorg.bsky.social today. She made tracing post office ancestors and their history interesting whilst also providing helpful resources and knowledge. #GenHour
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So pleased you enjoyed the talk, Rowena! #GenHour
#GenHour: Anyone thinking about becoming a professional genealogist? 📜
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#GenHour: Anyone thinking about becoming a professional genealogist? 📜
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Gill Thomas (ex-Chair of AGRA) on 6 Dec 2025 for a practical 2-hour online session on training paths, business skills, research methods & career options in genealogy.
Book now 👉 portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hi #GenHour - Good news! Our offers are extended to 31 Dec:
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
🔬 Advancing Your DNA Skills — lock in 2025 price + Gold membership included.
🕵️ Crime & Punishment — get 3 exclusive bonus sessions FREE.
📜 Skills Stage 1 — 2025 price + 20% off Stages 2 & 3.
Don’t miss out!
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Here's to the completely unexpected way that I tied my family history back to the Regency: geneticfunhouse.blogspot.com/2024/05/amou...
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Here's to the completely unexpected way that I tied my family history back to the Regency: geneticfunhouse.blogspot.com/2024/05/amou...
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Jane Austen fans! Celebrate her 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
✨ Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
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📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
✨ Christmas in the SoG Library & Archives (9 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
✨ What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas (13 Dec) portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
✨ Members’ Christmas Online Social (19 Dec)
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📮 Tracing Postal Workers (4 Dec) + Visit Royal Mail Archive
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
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The Genealogy Gazette: Dec 25
Discover the latest SoG news and family history tips here. Along with community news on the latest record releases, conferences, and more.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
📣 The Genealogy Gazette Dec 2025 is out now!
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
📰 Read free:
Freebies, top tips, Dec event highlights, digital releases, community news, updates on joint @federationfhs.bsky.social online conference 2026.
Spotlight on bsky.app/profile/else... + bsky.app/profile/fami....
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Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
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December 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Apologies. The correct link for full details of this event is portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Special Offer – Ends 30 Nov
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
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Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Special Offer – Ends 30 Nov
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
Book early to secure 2025 prices + exclusive bonuses on 3 SoG courses:
Advancing Your DNA Skills – 5 Jan–25 Mar | Online
Crime & Punishment for Family Historians – 8 Jan–26 Mar | Online
Family History Skills – Stage 1 – 13 Jan–31 Mar | Online
portal.sog.org.uk/event/list
#GenHour - Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
#GenHour - Brown’s Hotel: A Family Affair with Andy Williamson
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Thu 11 Dec, 14:00–15:00 Online
This talk traces the surprising history behind London’s oldest luxury hotel, uncovering false leads, a forgotten grave at Kensal Green & an unknown daughter.
Book now: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
#GenHour- Join us for Tracing Postal Workers on 4 Dec at 2pm with Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive): research ancestors who worked for the British postal service; learn about records, remote access & postal history.
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Tracing Postal Workers
In -person talk with the option to watch on Zoom by Susannah Coster, Archivist at the Royal Mail Archive
portal.sog.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#GenHour- Join us for Tracing Postal Workers on 4 Dec at 2pm with Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive): research ancestors who worked for the British postal service; learn about records, remote access & postal history.
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Attend in person at SoG or watch online. Book:
Sorry, #GenHour - this should read SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER.
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Sorry, #GenHour - this should read SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER.
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🏴 Getting the Most from ScotlandsPeople
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Sun 29 Nov | 14:00–15:30 | Online
#GenHour - Celebrate St Andrew’s Day weekend with @genealogylass.bsky.social as she shows you how to get the best from ScotlandsPeople: BMDs, census, OPRs, valuation rolls, kirk sessions
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🧬 Introduction to DNA for Family Historians with @miagen.bsky.social 26 Nov–10 Dec, 19:00–20:15
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
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Introduction to DNA
3 Week Evening Course with Mia Bennett, expert in genetic genealogy
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November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🧬 Introduction to DNA for Family Historians with @miagen.bsky.social 26 Nov–10 Dec, 19:00–20:15
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
Thinking about a DNA test in the Black Friday sales or Xmas? This 3-week beginner-friendly course will help!
Book now:
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Looking forward to taking part in this event.
County of the Month: Hampshire – 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Looking forward to taking part in this event.
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All online! ✒️📚
Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with the Society of Genealogists this December.
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
Talks on Jane’s life, family, and legacy from leading genealogy experts.
Book now: www.sog.org.uk/events
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
All online! ✒️📚
📣 Happening tomorrow! Join us at the @SocGenSoc for Researching in East Surrey + Library Tour, 2–5pm.
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching in East Surrey with Library Tour
Recorded talk to watch at SoG followed by a library tour and display of relevant Collections
portal.sog.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
📣 Happening tomorrow! Join us at the @SocGenSoc for Researching in East Surrey + Library Tour, 2–5pm.
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
🔍 Recorded talk
- Library tour with our librarian
- Meet others researching East Surrey families
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas – 13 Dec, 14:00
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What Jane Austen Ate at Christmas – 13 Dec, 14:00
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Step into a Georgian Christmas with Paul Couchman, @theregencycook.bsky.social. Discover the dishes Jane Austen enjoyed, see a live cooking demo, and get recipes to try at home.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Tracing Postal Workers – 4 Dec 2025, 14:00
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Tracing Postal Workers – 4 Dec 2025, 14:00
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Join Susannah Coster (Royal Mail Archive) for a guide to researching ancestors who worked for the British postal service.
Attend in-person at SoG or watch online.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Getting the Most from The Gentleman’s Magazine – 13 Dec, 10:30
Many men in Jane Austen’s life read this magazine, which preserves details of Georgian & Victorian society. Learn how to use it for family history in this online talk with Julian Pooley.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Many men in Jane Austen’s life read this magazine, which preserves details of Georgian & Victorian society. Learn how to use it for family history in this online talk with Julian Pooley.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Getting the Most from The Gentleman’s Magazine – 13 Dec, 10:30
Many men in Jane Austen’s life read this magazine, which preserves details of Georgian & Victorian society. Learn how to use it for family history in this online talk with Julian Pooley.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Many men in Jane Austen’s life read this magazine, which preserves details of Georgian & Victorian society. Learn how to use it for family history in this online talk with Julian Pooley.
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
County of the Month: Hampshire – 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
County of the Month: Hampshire – 8 Dec, 14:00–16:00
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...
Researching Hampshire ancestors? Join experts from SoG, Hampshire Archives & @hgs1.bsky.social for a free online session on records, collections, and tools—including Austen family material. Live Q&A included.
Book portal.sog.org.uk/Event/view/1...