DECEMBER JOURNAL 2024
The PDF of the December2024 journal is now available in the members’ area, or can be accessed by clicking HERE. It is a colour version of the journal, with both
4th December 2024
CFHS at Kresen Kernow - 26th April 2025
CFHS will host another of our ever-popular drop-in sessions at Kresen Kernow on Saturday 26th April from 10am to 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
CFHS has a selection of old books for sale.
These are things the society have multiple copies of.
Check them out by clicking the button below.
Cornwall’s War History
A tribute to those brave people of Cornwall who served or laid down their lives in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts
Now integrated into the Cornwall Family History Society Website
Surname Search
Enter a SURNAME to see how many records we hold in our research database.
Join the Society
Are you interested in family history? Do you have ancestors from Cornwall?
Become a member where you can take advantage of our millions of records, find out what others have found in our quarterly journal, or even find people researching the same family! You even get a discount to our research service.
Angela J Mewton Research Library
Access to the Angela J Mewton Research Library at 18 Lemon Street, Truro. Staffed by volunteers willing to help, everyone is welcome.
Quarterly Journal
Our quarterly journal is packed full of genealogical articles, tales of research and Cornish interest pieces. It is also a go to for those wanting to ask others for all kinds of help.
Research Database
Instant access to millions of online genealogical records, covering everything from Baptisms, Marriages, and Deaths, to Monumental Inscriptions, the 1696 Oath Rolls, and much, much more.
Research Service
For those who need a little help, take advantage of decades of experience with our Research Service - £15 and £20 per hour for members and non-members respectively.
The Cornwall Family History Society
Since its beginning in 1976, the society has aimed to become a ‘centre of excellence’ by encouraging Cornish family history research. This is being achieved by publishing a quarterly Journal, co-ordinating the transcription and indexing of over 5 million original records, maintaining a research library in Truro for members and the general public and offering a means of worldwide contact and exchange of information between members.
Our Research library
The society’s research library at 10/11 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2LQ is open to all and staffed by volunteer members (there is a charge for non-members).
Opening Hours
Monday
11.00 to 15.00
Tuesday
closed all day
Wednesday
11.00 to 15.00
Thursday
11.00 to 15.00
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
10.00 to 13.00
(currently only the first Saturday of the month)
Sunday
closed all day
Latest News
SEPTEMBER JOURNAL 2024
The PDF of the September 2024 journal is now available in the members’ area, or can be accessed by clicking HERE. It is a colour version of the journal, with
1st September 2024
JUNE JOURNAL 2024
The PDF of the June 2024 journal is now available in the members’ area, or can be accessed by clicking HERE. It is a colour version of the journal, with
1st June 2024