Branches & Groups
Open to all members of Kent FHS are our 'in person' meetings across the county.
Member based in Kent love to welcome our out of county and overseas member. Please check meeting dates when you visit Kent. Meetings 'In person' vary from talks or walks with knowledgable speakers, to help evenings and transcription sessions.
Need help and advice with research in Kent? Come to a meeting and ask a local. Most meetings are open to all with a guest fee. Or contact the branch or group nearest to where your research is centred. You will find contact details for each under their listings below.
Maidstone
Maidstone was the second branch of the society to be established. It was founded in Kent's in 1982
Canterbury
Founded in 1974 with KFHS, the branch is based in the historic cathedral city
Medway
Founded as a branch in 1994, Medway became a Discussion Group in 2023
Deal
KFHS's youngest branch Deal & District celebrated their silver anniversary in April 2025
Ashford
Ashford branch was founded in 1987 & serves members in Tenterden.
New Zealand
Kent Family History Society is represented in New Zealand by our representative, Annie Wells
Australia
Kent Family History Society is represented in Australia by our representative, Helen Smith
United States
Kent Family History Society is represented in the United States by our representative Tony Broomfield
Canada
Kent Family History Society is represented in Canada by our representative, Colleen Spence