The Alabaster Society
A one-name study uniting descendants of the Alabaster family worldwide
Welcome to the Alabaster Society
The Alabaster Society was founded in 1991 to bring together all who share the Alabaster surname or descent from Alabaster families, wherever they live in the world. We celebrate a remarkable family history stretching back to mediaeval Suffolk — a history of poets, priests, soldiers, lawyers, and craftspeople — and we look forward to discovering more.
The Alabaster Chronicle
Our twice-yearly journal, the Alabaster Chronicle, has been published since 1991. It carries family history research, news from members, book reviews, and reports from our annual Gathering. All issues are listed in the Chronicles archive.
The Annual Gathering
Each year, members gather in Hadleigh, Suffolk — the ancestral heartland of the Alabaster family. The Gathering combines the Annual General Meeting with talks, tours, a buffet lunch, and an optional evening dinner. Details of past Gatherings are recorded here.
Hadleigh, Suffolk
The small market town of Hadleigh in the Babergh district of Suffolk has been home to Alabaster families since at least the fifteenth century. It remains the focal point of the Society’s activities and research. Learn more about Hadleigh.
Explore the Site
About the Society
History, constitution, officers, and how to join.
The Chronicles
Browse all issues of the Alabaster Chronicle since 1991.
Hadleigh
The Alabaster family’s ancestral home in Suffolk.
Contact & Join
Get in touch with the Society or become a member.