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The CENTRAL SCOTLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY was formed in 1990 to serve the needs
of those interested in family history who lived in what was then Central Region. This means
that as well as the old counties of Clackmannanshire, Stirlingshire
and
West Perthshire, the
Society covers the parishes of Bo'ness and Carriden
which were in West Lothian. While of
particular value to people whose forebears come from these parishes and from the villages
and burghs of Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire and
West
Perthshire, the Society, through its
links to similar groups in Scotland and elsewhere, can be of service to family historians
generally.
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| The Society aims to cater for members who either wish to pursue further their existing knowledge,
or to provide support for those wishing to begin their research. Regular meetings are held in Stirling,
at which expert speakers deal with aspects of genealogy, usually on themes which of interest to the local
history enthusiast generally. A bi-annual Newsletter offers members the opportunity to exchange family
information, to contribute news and views, and to pursue family history interests world-wide. There are
opportunities too, for participating in practical exercises such as transcribing census information, or
recording gravestone inscriptions.
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| The Newsletter
gives names and addresses of the
Society's Office Bearers,
including the Editor to whom all items for insertion in the Newsletter should be
submitted. The names, addresses and email addresses of all new members appear
in the next issue of the Newsletter, as do all Members' Interests submitted, whether
on joining or subsequently.
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| Prospective members are welcome at any of the Society's
monthly evening meetings
to 'test the water'. These are held from October to April, in the
Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling.
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| Membership details are available on-line.
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| The constitution
of the Society can be viewed here
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