by Bob McAllister I thought that I had become quite adept at using the 1939 Register since it became available in November 2015 [1]. After all, it was just like a census released early with the bonus of full dates of birth offset by the absence of place of birth – valuable, but hardly exciting. However, in the last few days I have come to view this resource in quite a different light. It began at the GSQ Annual Seminar … Continue reading
by Meg Carney It has been quite a while since I have written a blog for the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ). During that time my family history research has had to be put on hold on many occasions to make way for work, family issues, holidays, time with friends and all the other things that make up life in this busy world we live in. Nevertheless, at various times my interest and passion for family research has made its … Continue reading
by Sharyn Merkley Following your ancestor from cradle to grave inevitably ends in the search for their last resting place. Cemeteries also have stories to tell family historians. Visiting the grave or memorial of an ancestor you have spent days, or even years, researching can be an emotional experience. Historical cemeteries such as Toowong, South Brisbane and Lutwyche are quite large and, in the case of Toowong, very hilly! Don’t go on a hot day without a plan. I went … Continue reading
by Annalies Nutley As my previous blog stated, the resource known as the Parish Register in an invaluable one to the genealogist – both amateur and professional alike. For me, as a genealogist by trade who works almost full time in the profession, the use of parish registers is now part of my modus operandi for every project. Not only am I extremely grateful for the tireless work done by volunteers and others in getting more of these images scanned … Continue reading
by Annalies Nutley Where would we be without these incredible records? Indeed, one could not trace back through the generations so succinctly if these ever-important registers had not been so thoughtfully preserved, and now made readily available. But woe is to me! or to any amateur or professional who comes to trace a parish where they have not survived! Sadly, quite a few are not around today…their old pages not here for us to peruse, search, and enjoy… many hundreds of years since … Continue reading
