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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 Society
Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society Castle Douglas Parish Church Hall Queen St Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1EG UK Telephone: 01387 710274 Email: [mailto:john.l.l.williams@btinternet.com john.l.l.williams@btinternet.com] Website: Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society


 * The objects of the Society shall be to collect and publish the best information on the natural sciences and antiquities (including history, records, genealogy, customs, and heraldry) of the three counties of Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, and Wigtown; to procure the preservation of objects of natural science and antiquities relative to the district; to encourage local research and field activities in natural science and excavations by private individuals or public bodies and afford them suggestions and co-operation; to prevent, as far as possible, any injury to ancient monuments and records, etc.; and to collect photographs, drawings and descriptions, and transcripts of the same.

Local Societies
Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society 9 Glasgow St Dumfries DG2 9AF UK Telephone: 1387 248093 Email: [mailto:cfsssec@gmail.com cfsssec@gmail.com] Website: Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society

Auchencairn History Society Mahwood Shore Road Auchencairn Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1QZ UK Telephone: 01556 640307 Email: [mailto:marianmakins@tiscali.co.uk marianmakins@tiscali.co.uk] Website: [www.auchencairn.org.uk Auchencairn History Society]


 * The Society was formed in 2000 by a small group of enthusiasts to delve into and make available the past history of Auchencairn and its environs for the benefit of all who have an interest in the village and surrounding area.