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Nithsdale - the natural place to visit, live and work.

Genealogy

Scotland is a country with a remarkable history. We are very lucky in Scotland to have a fairly good system of records for those wishing to trace their ancestors. Here in Nithsdale we have a number of sources for the increasing number of people wishing to trace their family history.

Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society  >>Website

Cemetries Project  >>Website

Libraries

Our libraries are a good source for genealogists
Sanquhar Library  106 High Street Sanquhar 01659 50626
Thornhill Library Townhead Street Thornhill  01848 330654
Kirkconnel Library  Nith Buildings Kelloholm  01659 67191

Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society
Family History Research Centre
9 Glasgow Street
Dumfries
DG2 9AF
Tel: 01387 248093
E-mail: secretary@dgfhs.org.uk
Website:  www.dgfhs.org.uk
Open: Tue-Fri, 10:00 - 16:00 & Sat 10:00 - 13:00.

 

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