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The Link Magazine • Januar 2002 27
Fascinated with family history P^Ac
Richard Moore, founder of the Swindon branch of the Wiltshire Fires & Feoors
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Family History Society, describes how people can find their roots in ain n y
the county. C '1L, sFAV^c`` The warmth of an open fire,
The internet has generated huge people are always welcome to join.
interest in discovering ancestors, We have a number of expert mem- Swindon Adult Placement the beauty ofa wooden floor
their occupations and where they bers willing to listen to individual Service are looking for for your home.
lived, especially from the USA and problems in tracing family history people with experience who
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The Swindon branch has been Researchers visiting the county accommodation to people t lreplaces and quality modern
active since 1975, one of six in the can make an appointment to use with mental health problems
county with a current membership the Society Workroom in Devizes Ongoing training and flooring, the Barnfield way
of about 2,600. Some five hundred to explore our range of local
members live in Wiltshire attend- sources including indexes and support given. Tel: 01793 765027
ing local meetings, hearing talks transcripts, and the Monumental Interested? Then call 63
and exchanging information. The Inscriptions Index. Nicks or Karen www. fi resa ndfloors. com
majority of the membership live A word of warning. The internet on 01793 486210 Swmoon 13 High Street, Highworth, Swindon
across the UK and also overseas, is useful for contacting people
All have joined because of their worldwide but it is essential that
Wiltshire roots and seek our as- all information gained in this way
sistance in tracing their records is checked against original sources.
and to give them guidance on local Many individuals input material r °f
research possibilities, which may or may not be accurate. b aw
The amount of information now To find out more about the KD BUILDING
available to members is vast. The branch and for dates of meetings, CONSULTANTS
Monumental Inscriptions Index, please telephone Richard and
from gravestones and memorials Marjorie Moore on 537103 or send
in all the county parishes, contains a SAE to 1 Cambridge Close, Swin- I provide friendly but professional advice, consulting on initial
some third of a million entries by don SN3 1JQ. planning, discussing contracts and contractors, and how to overcome
surname and then other names on New College is running a five problems. Services can include complete project management for
each stone. This index is currently week Family history using a corn- total piece of mind.
being transferred to a database for putercourse from 15 January. Cost KD Consultants are there to help, offering impartial advice
easier use. The parish register is £25. Call 0808 172 1721 to book. guidance and an unbiased opinion. 0•
also being compiled and published
Please call for an informal chat or to arrange
by a large group of volunteers. The PeopleLink section at
The Swindon branch meets twice www.swindonlink.com lists lots of an initial consultation with Ken
a month at Gorse Hill Community people worldwide looking for old Telephone: 01793 348386 • Mobile: 07736 230180
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