Members' Interests

Using the Members Interests Pages

These pages list the surnames which are being researched by members of the Bristol & Avon Family History Society. Each member of the Society has a personal page on which they can show the surnames and places in which they have an interest, together with details of personal websites, etc. You have to be a current member of the society to have a personal page.

Click on the index bars (left) to take you to the index page for the surname you are interested in.  The list then shows the membership numbers of those interested in a particular surname and place. Click on the membership number to be taken to the personal page of that member - this will give you the name, e-mail address and/or possibly the member's home address and other contact details, together with a full list of the surnames being researched which have been notified to the Society.

Chapman County Codes and Time Period Codes

Rather than spell out names and dates in full, we have used the standard Chapman County Codes, and our own system of codes to show dates. Click here to see the most commonly used codes. You may like to print them out for reference.

All the people listed have given their details so that others with similar interests may contact them. You should follow these guidelines when making contact.

First contact should normally be by e-mail or post (enclosing a stamped addressed envelope). Only make first contact by telephone if someone has specifically given a phone number on their personal page.

The idea is to exchange information.  Do not expect other people to pass on the results of several years research immediately. Tell them what you already know, and what you are trying to find out.  Many contacts will be dead ends, but others will be very fruitful.  Many experienced members are very pleased to share their work - be sure to thank them and acknowledge sources if you subsequently use the information in your records.

Do not expect people to reply immediately. They may be away from home, or busy with other things.  It may take them some time to assemble the information they want to send you.  Also please note that some email links and addresses on the pages will be out-of-date - we rely upon members to notify the Society of amendments (see below).

Corrections and Additions

Please email details of changes, additions or corrections to Members Interests, remembering to include your name and membership number and full details of the changes you would like us to make.  Please list the details in alphabetical order of surname, and in the format: Surname - Chapman code - Place - Date code.
 

You can download and print a blank members interests form here so that you can submit a completely new entry.  Return it by post to the address shown on the form or scan it and email to Members Interests.  Your submission will be acknowledged.

Only paid-up members of the Society can have their interests listed.

Deleting your Entry

Initially, new members request and authorise the listing of their interests on the website by submitting a signed form.  If you decide at a later date that you would prefer that your interests were not listed in this way, please send an e-mail to Members' Interests, for a quick response; alternatively please write to the Webmaster : your data will be deleted as soon as possible after your request is received.  If you do not renew your membership, then your interests page should be deleted within three months.