Herefordshire FHS are also holding Free Zoom Meetings, see here https://www.herefordshirefhs.org.uk/meetings/
Zoom Meetings at 7-30pm (Meeting open from 7pm)
Researching your Rural Ancestors handout
2025 Zoom
There are No Zoom Meetings during the Summer Months of April – August
Tuesday 9th September – Kelly Cornwell
Transported to Tasmania – Exploring English and Australian records to help you discover more about your female convict ancestors; demonstrated via the case study of a young girl from Shoreditch, her conviction, transportation and ensuing escapades in Tasmania.
Tuesday 14th October – Annual General Meeting.
Followed by a brief overview of what can be found in the Members Area of the Powys FHS website.
Tuesday 11th November – Addressing the Past – Helen Baggott
Using the chance discovery of a WWI address book, this talk will reveal which addressee lived in Hampton Court, where you could see the Professor and a family whose history casts a dark cloud over our pasts
2026 Zoom
Tuesday 13th January – Evidence Analysis: Proving What You Think You Know – Linda Hammond
How many of the “facts” in your family tree are truly proven – and how many are just educated guesses? In genealogy, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of assumptions: a family story that must be true, an “obvious” connection that fits neatly, or a record that seems reliable at first glance. But without careful evidence analysis, we risk building a house of cards. This talk introduces you to the tools and methods that turn uncertain clues into sound conclusions. You’ll learn the difference between information, evidence, and proof; how to distinguish direct, indirect, and even negative evidence; and why the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) is your best safeguard against errors. Through clear examples, we’ll explore how to handle conflicting sources, weigh reliability, and avoid common misconceptions about records. You’ll also discover practical tools – like evidence tables and research logs – that make analysis manageable and effective. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, this talk will sharpen your detective skills, boost your confidence, and help you move from “I think” to “I know” in your family history research.