Cornwall Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
The Devon & Cornwall Record Society Email: [mailto:admin@devonandcornwallrecordsociety.co.uk admin@devonandcornwallrecordsociety.co.uk] Website: The Devon & Cornwall Record Society


 * The Devon and Cornwall Record Society was founded in 1904 to transcribe and publish local records, and to promote local historical studies and genealogical research.

Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association Kenwyn Vean 19 HigherTrehaverne Truro, Cornwall TR1 3RW UK Telephone: 01872 274759 Website: Wesley Historical Society - Cornish Methodist Historical Association


 * The aims of the Society laid down in 1893 were to promote the study of the history and literature of early Methodism, research into the Wesley's, and investigation into the beginnings and development of Methodism. Area: Cornwall and adjacent areas.

Cornwall Societies
Cornwall Archaeological Society Website: Cornwall Archaeological Society


 * For over 50 years our Society has been the principal archaeological organization in Cornwall and Scilly. The Society acts as the forum that brings together amateur archaeologists, professional archaeologists and all those interested in Cornwall’s past and the preservation of its archaeological heritage.

Cornwall Family History Society Website: Cornwall Family History Society


 * Since its beginning in 1976, the Society has aimed to become a ‘centre of excellence’ by encouraging Cornish family history research.

Newquay Old Cornwall Society Newquay Heritage Archive Room 1b Cental House 4-6 Crantock Street Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1JS UK Telephone: 01637 870611 Email: [mailto:nocs.archive@gmail.com nocs.archive@gmail.com] Website: Newquay Old Cornwall Society

North Hill Local History Group Website: North Hill Local History Group

Penwith Local History Group Website: Penwith Local History Group