On the fourth day of CHRISTMAS, my DEARLOVE sent to me Four calling birds – FINCH, GOLDFINCH, LINNETT & SWALLOW

A major objective of the Guild is to advance the public’s education of one-name studies (defined as research into the genealogy and family history of all persons with the same surname and its variants). The Guild attends fairs and conferences, and provides speakers to genealogical groups and societies… Continue reading →

On the third day of CHRISTMAS, my DEARLOVE sent to me[ezcol_2third][/ezcol_2third] [ezcol_1third_end][/ezcol_1third_end]   Three french hens – HENNANT, HENSTRIDGE & HENTHORNE     Since its formation, the Guild has published an annual Register of surname interests. The Register is also available as a searchable database on our website.   The surnames in RED are registered [Click to continue…]

On the Second day of CHRISTMAS, my DEARLOVE sent to me[ezcol_2third][/ezcol_2third] [ezcol_1third_end][/ezcol_1third_end]     Two turtle doves –  DOVE & PIDGEON     Established in 1979, the Guild provides its members with the means to learn, share, exchange and publish information about one-name studies.   The surnames in RED are registered studies being conducted by one [Click to continue…]

On the first day of CHRISTMAS, my DEARLOVE sent to me[ezcol_2third][/ezcol_2third] [ezcol_1third_end][/ezcol_1third_end]   A partridge in a pear tree – ATTREE       The Guild of One-Name Studies is the worldwide centre of excellence in one-name (surname) studies and promotes the interests of both individuals and groups who engage in them.   The surnames [Click to continue…]