Key Facts About the Foundation for Medieval Genealogy

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Background The Foundation for Medieval Genealogy (FMG) was established in 2001 by a group of British genealogists and historians with a special interest in the medieval period. In January 2002 we formally registered the FMG as a not-for-profit organisation with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
Administration The FMG is managed by an Executive Committee, whose members are the charity trustees under English law. It is funded wholly by donations and subscriptions. The formal constitution is available on request, and may be viewed online by Registered Users.
Objectives
  • to advance public education in the study of medieval genealogy and prosopography
  • to promote research into medieval genealogy
  • to publish the results of that research
Participation Anyone with an interest in medieval genealogy or prosopography is invited to subscribe either for online-only access to our journal, or as a full member (online access plus printed journal) (click here for further details). Journal-only subscriptions are also available, particularly for institutional members.
An Annual General Meeting is held, with a guest lecture.
  We offer members the opportunity to publish their medieval genealogical research, either as articles in the journal, or as web-pages hosted by FMG. All submissions are subject to expert review as a form of quality control.
Scope The FMG has defined medieval, for the purpose of its activities, as before 1500 AD. We are principally interested in those from this period for whom links can be established to modern genealogy (16th to 21st centuries). Geographically the scope is mainly European, but we are open to wider interests. The working language is English but we are keen to link with individuals and organisations operating in other languages, including the development of English versions of good quality research data.
Activities The FMG has a specialist library. The main book collection is housed in Oxford, and can be consulted by FMG members by prior arrangement. Click here for further information.

A journal is available to all Users and Members, and may be purchased by others on a subscription basis.

We publish books and monographs on an occasional basis - see our online shop for details.

We have a number of online projects - use the floating menu for access.
An electronic newsletter provides a forum for members' queries or discussion.
  Please note, the FMG is not able to undertake personal research for individuals.

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