Looking for your ancestors Down Under? Aussie genealogist Shauna Hicks will show you how to use MyHeritage to access a vast array of resources and make new discoveries about your ancestors from Australia.
Shauna Hicks has been tracing her own family history since 1977 and worked in government for over 35 years in Australian libraries and archives in Brisbane, Canberra and Melbourne. Since retiring from full time work, she has written numerous famil
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Shauna’s expertise and knowledge were clearly portrayed to everyone today. I learned several things I was previously ignorant of, not least how to manoeuvre around the My Heritage site to obtain the best of the I formation contained on the site, thus extending my tree both upwards and outwards.
I learned or was reminded of so many features of My Heritage that I need to go back and review. I have never transferred my entire tree from Ancestry…but can’t wait to complete that transfer project now. I was especially impressed with the charts she could generate.
I found it very interesting. It introduced many new features. As a data “nut” I love the idea of checking for inconsistencies and will definitely use that feature. I will definitely listen to this webinar again and get 100% out of it. Well done Shauna. Many thanks Geoff
Excellent. I learnt a lot and will look at the replay. I also really liked the framed Family Tree on the wall behind Geoff and would like to know how to do one for myself from my tree.
My Top 5 Websites for Victorian research in Australia
Victoria was the colony that experienced the gold rushes of the 1850s. This presentation looks at websites that assist anyone trying to find relatives in Victoria in the 19th century into the 20th century.
Victoria was the colony that experienced the gold rushes of the 1850s. This presentation looks at websites that assist anyone trying to find relatives in Victoria in the 19th century into the 20th century.
This presentation examines the lure of gold discoveries in various Australian states in the 19th century. Many people travelled down under to try and make their fortunes but didn’t realise just how hard it was working on Australian gold fields. Mining records and newspapers can be used to trace miners and to understand their way of life.
This presentation examines the lure of gold discoveries in various Australian states in the 19th century. Many people travelled down under to try and make their fortunes but didn’t realise just how hard it was working on Australian gold fields. Mining records and newspapers can be used to trace miners and to understand their way of life.
Australian indexes online for family history research you might not know
This class examines online indexes that are not available through the big subscription sites. Family history societies and volunteer groups have created unique resources only available through their websites. Often free to use or more details are included in a society membership.
This class examines online indexes that are not available through the big subscription sites. Family history societies and volunteer groups have created unique resources only available through their websites. Often free to use or more details are included in a society membership.
Tips & Tricks for Researching in Australian Archives
This presentation explains how to search online archive catalogues for maximum results. Just one letter can mean that researchers will not find what they are looking for. Searching variant names and places is critical and numerous examples will allow researchers to search more effectively in Australian online archive catalogues.
This presentation explains how to search online archive catalogues for maximum results. Just one letter can mean that researchers will not find what they are looking for. Searching variant names and places is critical and numerous examples will allow researchers to search more effectively in Australian online archive catalogues.
This presentation examines free Australian websites useful for genealogy including BDMs, government archives, libraries, local government, and specialist websites in all States and Territories. Using these websites will allow researchers to start building a family tree or to look for someone who may have disappeared down under.
This presentation examines free Australian websites useful for genealogy including BDMs, government archives, libraries, local government, and specialist websites in all States and Territories. Using these websites will allow researchers to start building a family tree or to look for someone who may have disappeared down under.
Lesser Known Sources for Surname Searching in Australia
This webinar was presented live during the 2022 Surname Society annual conference.
This presentation looks at genealogy indexes created by societies and other volunteers in all the Australian states and territories. The focus will be online indexes searchable by non-members. While useful information may be hidden behind society paywalls, there are still many sites that can be searched for surname references.
This webinar was presented live during the 2022 Surname Society annual conference.
This presentation looks at genealogy indexes created by societies and other volunteers in all the Australian states and territories. The focus will be online indexes searchable by non-members. While useful information may be hidden behind society paywalls, there are still many sites that can be searched for surname references.
This presentation will demonstrate how to do surname searches effectively in the various Australian state and territory archives as well as the National Archives of Australia.
This presentation will demonstrate how to do surname searches effectively in the various Australian state and territory archives as well as the National Archives of Australia.
Beyond the Church Register: Finding and using religious archives in Australia
The records of churches and congregations in Australia are spread across a range of different archival repositories at local, state and national levels. Come on a journey to find what records might help develop your family history and genealogy, where those records live, and how to access them.
The records of churches and congregations in Australia are spread across a range of different archival repositories at local, state and national levels. Come on a journey to find what records might help develop your family history and genealogy, where those records live, and how to access them.
From Trial to Transformation: Building a Convict’s Life through multiple records and data sets
Exploring the life of a convict ancestor can be exciting but also a daunting task. This webinar leads participants through a methodical examination of the records available at various stages of a convict's life from trial through to freedom. After developing a framework for investigation, case studies are then used to demonstrate the various records available and where to find them, including both within Australia and overseas. Issues such as record conflicts and understanding the broader social context will also be explored to more fully understand changes in terminology and record types.
Exploring the life of a convict ancestor can be exciting but also a daunting task. This webinar leads participants through a methodical examination of the records available at various stages of a convict's life from trial through to freedom. After developing a framework for investigation, case studies are then used to demonstrate the various records available and where to find them, including both within Australia and overseas. Issues such as record conflicts and understanding the broader social context will also be explored to more fully understand changes in terminology and record types.
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Excellent I have become aware of so many areas I have not used.
Shauna’s expertise and knowledge were clearly portrayed to everyone today. I learned several things I was previously ignorant of, not least how to manoeuvre around the My Heritage site to obtain the best of the I formation contained on the site, thus extending my tree both upwards and outwards.
Brilliant, must watch again webinar to get the most from a very interesting and informative presentation.
I learned or was reminded of so many features of My Heritage that I need to go back and review. I have never transferred my entire tree from Ancestry…but can’t wait to complete that transfer project now. I was especially impressed with the charts she could generate.
I found it very interesting. It introduced many new features. As a data “nut” I love the idea of checking for inconsistencies and will definitely use that feature. I will definitely listen to this webinar again and get 100% out of it. Well done Shauna. Many thanks Geoff
Excellent. I learnt a lot and will look at the replay. I also really liked the framed Family Tree on the wall behind Geoff and would like to know how to do one for myself from my tree.
Very informative; I had never looked at all the features of My Heritage, but I will now!
Very informative, thankyou.