The man is slender, yet dapper in his three piece suit and cravat. He is poised, relaxed in stance and with his right arm casually draped over the back of a cane chair, he is holding a small, rounded hat in his hand. His staring at the camera is not harsh, more purposeful, direct. Behind him is an outdoor setting, a stone wall, tall trees and a lake, completing what, I think, is an air of relaxed prosperity. Her stare is equally … Continue reading
A discussion from Congress 2015 that really stood out to me involved whether or not you can do your family history from home. I always find this an interesting topic/debate, and it is one I believe comes up frequently at such events. On this occasion, the discussion was closely linked to whether younger people are members of societies, such as the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), and how such societies might attract younger members, particularly now that the internet is … Continue reading
I had originally thought that this post would be solely about my experiences at Congress 2015, but the more I thought about my visit, the more I realised that my short stay in Canberra was so much more than attending Congress. Don’t get me wrong, Congress was terrific, the sessions I attended were valuable and I learnt a lot. The venue and catering were excellent and I enjoyed chatting to a wide range of people. My thanks go to Jill … Continue reading
As researchers of our family history we work diligently to make our ancestors more than just names and dates. In fact, we work to colour their lives and make them three dimensional. We share their stories and information in any way we can. Partially there is an ulterior motive in that we would love to find cousins who could give further information or lead us to that treasure trove of photos, letters, Family Bibles etc but mainly so we can … Continue reading
