Category Archives: Family History Research

Family History research – ideas during lockdown or not

Posted on Jul 17, 2021 by GFHG Geelong

Have you struggled to find your ancestors around Geelong or in the Western Districts?  What if you could track them year by year like this? Follow the steps I used for Grant DENYER’s ROSS family for Who Do You Think … Continue reading →

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More VIC Wills and Probates online!

Posted on Sep 18, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

If you’re anything like me – when you’re doing research in Victoria and someone dies, you mentally think … what year?  Oh bum – it’s after 1925. Read all the details on my I Just Love History blog.

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Exciting GFHG Update

Posted on Aug 5, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

Even more reasons to get involved with the Geelong Family History Group(GFHG) – whether you are a member or not. NEW: DNA Interest Group We are delighted to announce that our GFHG Member and DNA expert, Louise Coakley, has agreed to … Continue reading →

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Geelong and Melbourne Railway Company employees

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

Are any of these employees your ancestors or person of interest? Read all the details to find out.

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Business as usual – well close!

Posted on Apr 17, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

The Geelong Family History Group has been a ‘virtual’ / online family history group since we closed our Research rooms and Library in 2006.  APART from our Monthly meetings everything we have done since then was online.  That’s why I … Continue reading →

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DNA in Focus – and in Plain English

Posted on Feb 9, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is more commonly referred to as Genetic Genealogy.  And if you can’t remember, or pronounce, the full meaning of DNA, it won’t impede your ability to doing DNA research. Thinking of taking a DNA test? Already … Continue reading →

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New exciting Research option

Posted on Jan 4, 2020 by GFHG Geelong

The Geelong Family History Group now offers TWO options for paid Research.  Both options cost $20 ($10 for Members).  You can request either Research option or both.  Today we’re announcing the second and most exciting addition for people researching in the … Continue reading →

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GFHG Members’ Surnames of Interest

Posted on Oct 23, 2019 by GFHG Geelong

Members of the Geelong Family History Group have submitted their Surnames of Interest. People who may be researching the same families can contact GFHG Members – read the details.

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NSW Research Seminar – Sunday 27th October 2019

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 by GFHG Geelong

The Geelong Family History Group are holding a NSW Research Seminar: When: Sunday 27th October 2019, 10.00 – 4.00 pm Where: Meeting Room, Waurn Ponds Library, 230 Pioneer Rd, Waurn Ponds. [NOTE: correct street number] Cost: $15.00 per person ($10.00 … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss this!

Posted on Aug 1, 2019 by GFHG Geelong

Happy National Family History Month!  The Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages Victoria has just announced a terrific gift for ALL family history researchers for NFHM! Click on the image at the right to find out more!

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