Since the announcement from last week about Ancestry shutting down TreeSync, there has been non-stop questions about it all. So just what does it all mean? I will try to address a number of the questions here. Continue reading → 
The Victoria Wills and Probate 1841-1989 collection on Findmypast is a vast index that now contains over 1,364,000 records. Wills and probate records are invaluable in family research, as these kind of documents can provide details of next of kin, property owned and significant dates. Continue reading → 
Every river has a story and these ever changing landscapes are, and have been, a lifeline for so many. The Murray Darling Basin stretches across four states in Australia and is home to the country’s three longest rivers, the Murray, the Darling, and the Murrumbidgee. From significant Aboriginal beginnings, paddles steamer trade routes, to a […] Continue reading → 
Convict, prison and court records can provide rich evidence, of the lives led by past ancestors. The University of Tasmania are running “Convict Ancestors” which is a FREE online course, and starts on 24 April 2017. Learn about the records, and how to find them … Continue reading → 
In this edition of Inspiring Genealogy Blogs posts we have posts that cover: what to do with inherited memorabilia, being genealogically lost, sharing you genealogy, how twitter can help you, who owns your online tree, finding old photos… and more! Continue reading → 
State Archives NSW are moving into the world of webinars. So they are going to show you just what types of records they have, how to use them, and how to get the most out of their website. And they do this direct to you, in the comfort of your own home Continue reading → 
If you use Family Tree Maker and use the sync option to update your online Ancestry tree, please note that Ancestry’s TreeSync will be replaced by Software MacKiev’s FamilySync at the end of March 2017. Continue reading → 
If you’ve been meaning to subscribe (or resubscribe) to Findmypast, now is the ideal time, as they have specials on both their one month option, and also their twelve month World option. Whichever you choose, you’ll save. But be quick, these offers are only available until 22 February 2017 Continue reading → 
On 2 September 1845, the convict ship ‘Tasmania’ left Kingstown Habour for Van Diemen’s Land with 138 convicts, and their 35 children. This book focusses on two particular women on this voyage (Eliza Davis and Margaret Butler), their life before, the trials and transportation, as well as life in VDL … Continue reading → 
In honour of St Patrick’s Day, both Findmypast and Ancestry are giving users FREE access to all of their Irish records for the week. That’s hundreds of millions of records free to search. So what are you waiting for? Continue reading → 
Unlock the Past, one of Australia’s leading history and genealogy organisations, has partnered with the Israel Travel Centre to offer you The Holy Land Tour and Genealogy Conference. This 10 day tour of Israel is followed by a 2 day genealogy conference … Continue reading → 
The National Library of Australia’s Trove website contains a vast collection of Australian historical newspapers? But how do you find what you’re after? Type in a name and see what comes up? Well, there’s more to it than that, so here’s a few tips for you. Continue reading → 
It’s that time again. Yes, there’s another Unlock the Past cruise not that far away, so it’s “cruise t-shirt” time again. The 13th Unlock the Past cruise, this one to Papua New Guinea, is now just over 4 months away. And if you have been on an Unlock the Past cruise in the past but […] Continue reading → 