Membership

Join us and enjoy the benefits of Kent FHS membership 

We are enthusiastic family historians who welcome new members from around the world, especially those with their ancestral roots in the beautiful county of Kent. We offer a range of membership options, depending on whether you wish to join as a single or family member, and if you choose to receive a printed copy of the quarterly Journal or an electronic PDF copy.

Member Benefits

Why Join the Kent Family History Society?

• Exclusive Access to Digitised Records: Unlock our growing database of digitised records from across Kent, right at your fingertips. Perfect for diving deep into your Kentish family history research.
• Engaging Talks and Events: Enjoy free access to virtual talks by expert speakers, wherever you are in the world, as well as in-person branch meetings across Kent. Gain insights, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
• Quarterly Journal & Newsletter: Receive our quarterly journal packed with research tips, stories, and updates, available in print or digital format depending on your membership. Plus, stay informed with our monthly newsletter.
• Connect with Fellow Researchers: Join our online Forum to connect with knowledgeable family historians. Get advice, share your findings, and collaborate on your Kent ancestry research.
• Surnames of Interest: Publish your surnames of interest to connect with both Society members and the wider public, expanding your research network.
• Member Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on all downloadable materials including parish registers, cemetery records, monumental inscriptions and much more as well as a £5 discount on parish register transcription CDs.
• Kent Wills & Probate Index: A searchable index of downloadable end of life documents, contributed and transcribed by Kent FHS member volunteers. 

*Please note: Members must provide and maintain a current e-mail address to receive electronic communications from Kent Family History Society.

Membership Packages

An important message for members who have been notified that they did not pay the correct subscription.

Please follow the link below to pay the additional fee, 

https://www.kfhs.org.uk/donations-1710

Thank you

Our current membership packages for new members are listed below.