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Family History Society

Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society

Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society is based at the Family History Research Centre.

It holds an extensive library of documents, directories, newspaper indices, CD's and microfiches for the study of family history and the local history of the South West of Scotland.Resources on microfilm and microfiche include the censuses of 1881, 1891 and 1901, Dumfries Newspapers up to 1900 and Wigtownshire Newspapers for 1833 - 1900.

 

A number of useful resources are available on their website and there is an Online Shop where a variety of books can be purchased. You can also purchase or renew membership online.

 

For more information:

Dumfries and Galloway Family History Research Centre, 9 Glasgow Street, Dumfries DG2 9AF

r 01387 248093

h researchcentre@dgfhs.org.uk

l www.dgfhs.org.uk

Societies & Groups

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Anava Ladies Singing Group
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Annan Town Band
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Annan Walking Group
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Annan Bridge Club
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The only bridge club in the Annan area which is affiliated to the Scottish Bridge Union.

Family History Society
Family History Society

The Society is based at the Family History Research Centre in Dumfries.

Annan Ladies' Burns Club
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One of the oldest active Ladies' Burns Clubs in the world, founded in 1928.

Annan Lodge Caledonian 238
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Annan Probus Club
Probus Club

The Annan branch of a National men's club for retired people with varied interests.

Annan Quilting & Sewing Group
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Annan Rotary Club
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The Royal Burgh Of Annan Pipe Band
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Solway Burns Club
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Annan Christmas Lights Committee
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