Monthly Archives: February 2018

Correcting family myths: Great Uncle Ossie and Lulu

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I remember when I was young my father would often joke with my friend’s mother about some scandal that had involved both our families long ago (although as I was to find out it was not so long ago!).  I remembered these conversations when I noticed a small piece in a 2002 edition of the Runcorn Record, a now defunct publication put out by the Queensland State Archives. Unfortunately, my father had died by then, so as usual I was … Continue reading

40 years of GSQ!

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From the GSQ Archives 2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Genealogical Society of Queensland.  During the course of this year, items about its formation will be published on the blog, highlighting key milestones over the last 40 years. The first edition of the journal, Generation, was published in March 1979 as Volume 1, No 1. There were six Chapters at this time  – Ipswich, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg and Rockhampton. Most of the Chapters submitted a … Continue reading

Mapping the parishes of England

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Parish records are the main source for information when your UK family history research extends back beyond the period covered by civil registration which started in England and Wales in July 1837 and the census which was conducted on 6 June 1841. Parish records can often be a rich source of information, but sometimes it’s a major challenge to find the actual parish where your ancestors were baptised or married. Maps are an invaluable resource in situating their lives within … Continue reading

All at sea – Using the passenger index for Fremantle

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Greg Cope, Assistant Director, Brisbane Office, National Archives of Australia Some of the most requested records at the National Archives of Australia would have to be passenger records, passenger lists or evidence of entry into the country. The Archives hold a range of records which includes passenger lists, nominal rolls of ships to and from Australia. Passenger cards for incoming and outgoing people both via sea and by air as well as registration of Aliens (non-Australian/British), migration files and others. … Continue reading