The Isle of Wight Family History Society is for all those who want to research their ancestors.
Members include people with island ancestry who live on the UK mainland or elsewhere in the world as well as those who live on the Isle of Wight but whose families came from elsewhere. The experience and knowledge of our members range from those just starting their researches to those who have over 30 or 40 years experience - one of the aims of the Society is to share the experience to help those just starting.
If you are just starting your researches, then there are a number of sources for beginners. Many of these are subscription sites which offer free short term subscriptions before you commit. We do not have any commercial relationships with these organisations.
See
The National Archives Research Guides
News
31 Jan 2026
Journal 160 is now available
The latest Journal, No 160, February 2026, is now available to members (only) as a PDF from the website.Printed copies are being despatched by post.All...
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30 Nov 2025
Stone Family Photo Album
Stone Family Photo Album Added a page to our collection of Family files for the Stone family, based on a photo album donated to us...
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11 Nov 2025
Charlie Taylor Bequest
There are now 45 family trees available for members to explore under other resources.
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2 Mar 2026
Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum
Andrew Morris will describe the work, vehicles and people of the Isle of Wight Bus Museum Doors open 1.30 pm; talk at 2.00 pm Teas,...
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13 Apr 2026
The Big Class - Racing in the Thirties
Rosemary Joy of the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes will present and narrate a film about "The Big Class - Racing in the Thirties", especially...
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11 May 2026
Isle of Wight small ships at Dunkirk
Michael Mills will give us a talk on the Isle of Wight small ships at Dunkirk Doors open 1.30 pm; talk at 2.00 pm Teas,...
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More details can be be found on our
'About the Society' web page.
The Society was formed in 1985 and offers members:
- 4 Journals per year (either printed or an eJournal, depending on type of membership)
- Monthly meetings with guest speakers (except May, June and August)
- A One Day Conference with guest speakers (in May)
- An organised visit to an Island place of historical interest (in June)
- A Members Area on the website which includes a number of databases and a Journal archive
- A way to connect with other family historians and those of your family name worldwide
- A Facebook group (which is also open to non-members)