The Suffolk Family History Society is a genealogical association in Suffolk, England. It was founded in 1975.
Background
It is a registered charity and a member of the Federation of Family History Societies. It has several local groups meeting in communities throughout Suffolk, and it publishes a quarterly Suffolk family history journal, Suffolk Roots. An Interest group also meets in the West of London.
The Society has 2200 members world-wide.
Mission
The Society seeks "to promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Suffolk; and to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material."
References
BBC February 2, 2006: Huge interest in family history - BBC Radio Suffolk's Family History Day at Kesgrave High School attracted over 1500 visitors.
