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'''Lothians Family History Society''' | '''Lothians Family History Society''' The Lothians family History Society is a non-profit making Society consisting of members interested in promoting the study of genealogy and family history, starting and extending research into family roots, and in furthering interest in and facilities for genealogical research. The society is situated in Bonnyrigg which is approximately seven miles south of Edinburgh. The Society`s Library is housed in the Lasswade High School Centre`s Library which is open during the same hours as the school library from 08:30 to 16:00 hours daily (closed for lunch 12:00-12:50) and in the evenings on Wednesdays from 18:15 to 21:00. | ||
The Lothians family History Society is a non-profit making Society consisting of members interested in promoting the study of genealogy and family history, starting and extending research into family roots, and in furthering interest in and facilities for genealogical research. The society is situated in Bonnyrigg which is approximately seven miles south of Edinburgh. The Society`s Library is housed in the Lasswade High School Centre`s Library which is open during the same hours as the school library from 08:30 to 16:00 hours daily (closed for lunch 12:00-12:50) and in the evenings on Wednesdays from 18:15 to 21:00. | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
The Lothians Family History Society was originally founded as the Midlothians Family History Society but changed its name at a later date. The focus is on Lothians genealogy, excluding Edinburgh itself. | The Lothians Family History Society was originally founded as the Midlothians Family History Society but changed its name at a later date. The focus is on Lothians genealogy, excluding Edinburgh itself. | ||
=== Benefits === | === Benefits === | ||
*Assistance doing family history | *Assistance doing family history | ||
*Access to the society's collection | *Access to the society's collection | ||
*Forums | *Forums | ||
*Monthly meetings | *Monthly meetings | ||
*Publications | *Publications | ||
*Newsletter | *Newsletter | ||
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=== '''Benefits of Membership in Local Family History Societies''' === | === '''Benefits of Membership in Local Family History Societies''' === | ||
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#Purchase books, CDs, microfiche, or the services of knowledgeable and experienced local residents to perform "lookup" services for all those researching ancestry from remote areas around the world.<br> | #Purchase books, CDs, microfiche, or the services of knowledgeable and experienced local residents to perform "lookup" services for all those researching ancestry from remote areas around the world.<br> | ||
#Share/publish your ancestral surnames of interests for others to view and respond with help and assistance in various ways.<br> | #Share/publish your ancestral surnames of interests for others to view and respond with help and assistance in various ways.<br> | ||
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