Tour of Family Research Centre
Join us for a FREE tour of Berkshire Family History Society's new Family Research Centre. Pre-booking required.
Ai of being thrifty with research money
Family History For Free: Tips For Genealogy On A Budget
How to expedite your genealogy without spending too much
Special Interest DNA Group – July
This discussion group is aimed at those wanting to get the most out of their DNA results. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, gain ideas and share success stories. All levels of expertise with interpreting DNA results are welcome but you should have some basic experience of working with your DNA matches to get the most out of the group.
Name change examples
Why names are a nuisance
How names change over time, and by being misheard, misspelt, misread and mistranslated.
Figure 2: SS-5 form for Sam Devorkin, showing Brestovich and Dora Abramovich
US Social Security Number Application Forms (SS-5) – Part 2
In this second part of the article, Leigh Dworkin provides a detailed, step-by-step guide with screenshots on how to order Social Security Number Application Forms (SS-5) from the US government, and what genealogical information you can find from the forms.
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23 Aug 2025
Online Family History Advice Clinic
Are you just getting started in family history and wanting guidance as to how to proceed? Or are you stuck at a particular "brick wall" and need some help?
Data Downloads
Explore 51 new PDF data sets available in our online shop, giving you instant digital access to Berkshire family history records from home.
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08 Nov 2020
Berkshire Echo
Members of Berkshire Family History Society can now access the Berkshire Record Office newsletter online following a new journal exchange agreement.
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08 Nov 2020