Sunshine Coast Historical and Genealogical Resource Centre Inc CURRENT EVENTS and NEWS AT GSC ..... Genealogy Sunshine Coast WHAT'S ON IN 2012 ? GSC General Meeting Saturday 12 May 2012 Commencing at 9.30am GUEST SPEAKER Marilyn Kelly Researching my mother's Irish family history Author of "A century of promise" - I am a retired Nurse. Apparently, I put on my mother's nursing cape when I was three years old, and that, it appears was that. My fate was sealed, and 37 years later I retired from nursing, only to be asked by my mother, “Now that you have retired, will you write down the family stories so that they don't get lost?” It must have been more than that question though, that set me off on a journey of discovery about my ancestors, because I have found notes that I made when I was fifteen years old recording family tree data from my grandmother, Tessie Moloney/Bright, My grandmother was born in 1884, and lived till just a few months from her 100th birthday, so she was very much in my life for almost 34 years. Six years of research and writing, and one very large book later, I had complied with my mother's wishes and produced my first family history book for her 80th birthday. The process has been an exhilarating, frustrating and very social one as I have travelled around the eastern states of Australia meeting extended family and collecting stories and photos. I fear it has become a life long enterprise, because there is always another mystery, another relative, an unknown photo, an off the cuff comment, that sets me off on my quest yet again Saturday 26 May 2012 Morning 9.30am – 12 noon Problems and Issues with Family History Research
This course will cover common assumptions that lead to errors in family history research, problems with finding names, naming patterns, issues with dates. One needs to understand how to recognise the accuracy of parish records and the International Genealogical Index (Latter Day Saints information). It will cover when registration began and issues with registration. Afternoon 1.00-3.00pm
Problems and Issues with Family History Research (continued)
The Internet including census information is a major source of family research. The workshop will look at how to recognise accurate information and identify problems with the use of the internet. Certificates are a major source of family history information but there are often problems with them. Other issues to be covered are Microfiche, Family History Books and Family stories. Shipping records and missing data can be an issue. The reason sources, ethics and standards are important for genealogical research. Be a responsible genealogist by providing a true history of your family.
Cost $7 per session or $12 for both
Check out the Adopt A Digger site... If you have a relative or know someone who has family members from the Sunshine Coast area who served in the First World War, come along to find out how to add information to their records to create a more detailed record of their military service and family background. Adding this information ensures that their contribution to our history and our community is not forgotten. 10000 items, books, microfiche, journals, maps, CD's, DVD's, newspaper clippings, computer indexes.... this is your chance to discover the wealth of family history information available for research. Come and meet our helpful volunteer librarians and researchers.... discover your family and your history!
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