About LFHS Our founder Hugh R G Lidstone. The ancestors of every Lidstone and their many variant names, e.g. Lydston, Leadston, Ledston, Lidston etc., traced worldwide lead back to the beautiful South Hams of Devon and the farmstead of Lidstone, now spelt Ledstone, just over a mile from the town of Kingsbridge. The Lidstone Family History Society was formed on 1st of August 1978 and has enrolled 297 members so far including 92 overseas. These include reports on the amazing achievements and pioneering lives of our ancestors. 24 branch family trees have been issued to the relevant members and number 25 covering our Cornish and South Australian families will be added shortly.
Research continues on yet more branches.
The Society is based in England, and its Headquarters are at Ledstone Farm, Ledstone, Kingsbridge, South Devon. The Society belongs to The Guild of One Name Studies and the Devon Family History Society. Outside the UK, country contacts will advise - see contacts page. Subscriptions are due on August, 1st annually. Outside the UK please contact your Country contact.