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''<br>''[[Image: | ''<br>''[[Image:Featherstone society logo.png|center]] <br> | ||
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|name=Featherstone Society | |name=Featherstone Society | ||
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== Organization == | == Organization == | ||
The Featherstone Society was established in May 2002 buy a group of Featherstone descendants in England.<ref name="Featherstone Society Members">http://www.featherstone-society.com/members/index.htm|Featherstone Society</ref> Since that time, membership has expanded worldwide. Membership includes access to a private membership website, quarterly newsletter and research assistance. The society is actively involved in research for person who enjoyed the Featherstone surname or any of its variants.<ref name="Featherstone Society Research">http://www.featherstone-society.com/Indexes/index.htm|Featherstone Society Research</ref> The society is currently headed by W. Paul Featherston. Individuals wishing to join the society should [mailto:paul@featherstone.org contact him directly] or through the main society [http://www.featherstone-society.com website]. | The Featherstone Society was established in May 2002 buy a group of Featherstone descendants in England.<ref name="Featherstone Society Members">http://www.featherstone-society.com/members/index.htm|Featherstone Society</ref> Since that time, membership has expanded worldwide. Membership includes access to a private membership website, quarterly newsletter and research assistance. The society is actively involved in research for person who enjoyed the Featherstone surname or any of its variants.<ref name="Featherstone Society Research">http://www.featherstone-society.com/Indexes/index.htm|Featherstone Society Research</ref> The society is currently headed by W. Paul Featherston. Individuals wishing to join the society should [mailto:paul@featherstone.org contact him directly] or through the main society [http://www.featherstone-society.com website]. | ||
== Surname == | == Surname == | ||
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== Historical Family Home == | == Historical Family Home == | ||
The historical family home is commonly known today as the Featherstone Castle located a short distance south of the Scottish border in Northumberland. [[Image:Featherstone castle.jpg|thumb|right | The historical family home is commonly known today as the Featherstone Castle located a short distance south of the Scottish border in Northumberland. [[Image:Featherstone castle.jpg|thumb|right]] Over the centuries it has served as a family manor, estate headquarters and it has even housed a school. Today, it is privately owned and is frequently visited by descendants flocking to their ancestral home. | ||
== Genealogical Research == | == Genealogical Research == | ||