Page update 28th October 2026

Have you ever wondered who your Ancestors are, and where they come from; whether your family legends are true; have you any family mysteries; and do you want to know what stories some your Ancestors might tell?

The Family History Group are offering a monthly six~part course starting the 20th May  from 1.30 – 3.00 pm in the Community Care Centre, Stokesley meeting the third Wednesday of each month.

FIFTH MEETING (18^th November 2026)

Parish Records, Bishops Transcripts, Wills, Taxes going back to the mid-1500s. How to look for possible moneyed Ancestors who might have stories to tell and occasionally even longer family trees.

SIXTH MEETING (date to be confirmed) 

DNA Companies and how to use and cross reference DNA results. Winding up with how far everyone has got to in filling in their family trees up to c.1800 and whether they fulfilled their goals.

To join this group please contact the Course Leader, Sue Lane: