We hope this website will be of some use to you if you are researching relatives in and around Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, although the Society's records are not limited to Doncaster.

Click here to see a 1914 Doncaster Archdeaconry Map of Parishes and Townships covered by Doncaster and District Family History Society (map displays in a new window).

Opening of the Society's Family History HELP DESK 24 June 2019

The Society is pleased to announce the opening of it's new temporary research room, the 'Family History HELP DESK' on Monday 24 June 2019 at 10.30am on the 2nd floor of the Doncaster Central Library, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3JE

The Opening times of the 'Family History HELP DESK' are as follows:

Monday - 10.30am to 3.30pm
Tuesday - 10.30am to 3.30pm
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday
- 10.30am to 1.00pm (Computer Group)
- 1.00pm to 3.30pm
Friday - 10.30am to 3.30pm
Saturday- Closed

Doncaster Ancestor Summer 2019 e-Journal

The Doncaster Ancestor Summer 2019 edition is now available in the members area of the website.

Articles include the following:

Membership Offer: Ex Rotherham Family History Society Members

The Doncaster and District Family History Society (D&DFHS) was saddened to hear that the Rotherham Family History Society (RFHS) ceased to exist after 31 March 2019.

RFHS have passed their assets to the D&DFHS and consequently the D&DFHS would like to offer 1 year’s FREE membership to those members of RFHS as at 31 March 2019. The offer to close 30 June 2019.

Please forward a completed Society application form(RHFS) to the Membership Secretary.

Any member of RFHS, who is also a member of D&FHS will need to complete a Society application form(RHFS). If they have already paid their D&DFHS subscription, a refund will be made.

Download Society application form(RHFS)

Information about joining the Society can be found on the Membership page.