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International Society for British Genealogy and Family History

For anyone researching their British ancestors! Thus it is no surprise that the members of ISB live all over North America and overseas.

The International Society for British Genealogy and Family History has been around a long time – longer than it takes to say the full name. Many of us who have been involved for years talk about “ISB” not only for convenience, but because the nickname suggests what the organization is—small, practical and friendly. ISB got started in 1979 due to the efforts of several people who saw the need for a

n organization that would help genealogists tracing the origins of their British Isle emigrant ancestors. Back issues of the journal, now called British Connections, show the efforts made to offer practical assistance and the best advice. There are contributions from noted genealogists such as Paul Smart, Susan Lumas, Stella Colwell, Rosemary Bigwood, Jean Cole and Iain Swinnerton. Topics are varied and many of the articles are as helpful today as they were when written. It is possible to track ISB’s efforts to reach out to members. In the beginning when books published in the UK were difficult to find, ISB sold books. First mention of e-mail appeared in an issue of 1996 and it was not long before the organization had an e-mail address, and eventually a website. The Society continues to evolve but it retains its original purpose. ISB is here to help members overcome the challenges of researching British Isles roots from a distance.

07/29/2026

Virtual British Institute is open for registration! Join us October 5-9, 2026 and discover your Scottish ancestors. ISBGFH.com

07/15/2026

We’ll see you on July 18 at 11 a.m. Eastern for another “Ask the Genealogist” free program! Register on https://isbgfh.com

07/05/2026

As summertime is in full swing, reap the rewards with these deals and dates!

05/05/2026

Operation Spring CleaningSpring has sprung! Time to sort your stuff and start watching your family tree grow! Visit us at www.isbgfh.com to see how we can help you!

04/06/2026

Who doesn't like FREE stuffISBGFH has something NEW for YOU! Check out our Heritage Dispatch and Ask the Genealogist. Both are FREE, and details are on our website. See you soon!
www.ISBGFH.com

03/01/2026

A new month, a new calendar of events. Visit us at www.isbgfh.com Look for us at RootsTech (in person and online) for Special Membership deals!

02/06/2026

Visit us, Join us!

02/03/2026

Join us on February 7, 2026, for a Winter Webinar with Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy, “Virginia’s Last Royal Governor: A Genealogist’s Guide to Dunmore, Loyalists, and Lost Records.” This is a members-only event (and a great time to join ISBGFH). ISBGFH.com

11/23/2025

Great Britain? UK? British Isles? Let’s break it down.

GB = England + Scotland + Wales
UK = GB + Northern Ireland
British Isles = UK + Republic of Ireland (+ Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey)

Wherever your ancestors came from across these islands, ISBGFH can help you explore those stories. Take advantage of our membership drive discount before time runs out! The sale ends on 30 November 2025, so join today and have access to our programming and British Connections Quarterly in December.

Visit www.isbgfh.com TODAY!

11/17/2025

2025 - 2026 Winter Webinars are a Member Benefit.

Now you have another good reason to join us. Go to Ihttps://ISBGFH.com

Join us in November and take advantage of our New Member discount.

Winter Webinars
01 Nov 2025 – Jen Baldwin – British Bonanza

15 Nov 2025 – Kori Robbins – Unlocking British Roots – In-Person Treasures at the FamilySearch Library

06 Dec 2025 – Rhiannon Lloyd – Medieval Inquisition Post Mortem

20 Dec 2025 – Tahitia McCabe – How did my Scottish ancestors get married?

03 Jan 2026 – Todd Knowles – Navigating Full Text Search at FamilySearch

17 Jan 2026 – Mary McKee – Counting the Nation: How the British Census Captured the Lives of Our Ancestors, 1841–1921

07 Feb 2026 – Charlotte Ward-Kelly – The terrible silence – maritime disasters and tragedy at sea

21 Feb 2026 – Paul Milner – Scottish Research: Getting Started is Easy

07 Mar 2026 – Jen Baldwin – The Royal Navy in Family History – Sailors, Ships and Submarines

21 Mar 2026 – Aiofe OConner – Time and Place – Temporal and Geographical boundaries of influence

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