Australian Genealogists

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A group for genealogists downunder - with roots from all over the world

Location: Australia
Members: 335
Latest Activity: Apr 1

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This is a group for those in Australia who are researching their families no matter where they originate. New arrivals with no Aussie roots will benefit from membership.

When you join the group please make an introductory comment that tells us a little about yourself.

If you are able to offer help to others with lookups, tips, cemetery photos etc. please post a message in the Offers of Help by SKAS discussion forum.

If you need assistance please post check Offers of Help by SKAS discussion forum for relevant assistance and then post your request in the IF YOU WANT HELP/LOOK UPS POST IT HERE discussion forum.

If you are seeking information on a particular surname have a look for a group devoted to that surname.... if there is not one consider setting up a group....it's not an arduous task. Try using the Site Search on the Top Right Hand side of the page to find references to your surnames.

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IF YOU WANT HELP/LOOK UPS POST IT HERE 149 Replies

Started by Co Ordinator. Last reply by Heather Laverty Sep 15, 2012.

Offers of Help by SKAS (Some Kind Aussie Souls) Please do not post requests to this discussion 63 Replies

Started by Geniaus. Last reply by Co Ordinator Dec 23, 2011.

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Comment by Geniaus on January 14, 2011 at 5:24am: I use two products The Master Genealogist to keep my data on my PC. See some reviews here: http://is.gd/faGvOk

And TNG to publish my tree on the web. See some reviews here: http://is.gd/Lm6zQ0

Also my blog post on TNG http://geniaus.blogspot.com/2009/11/geniaus-website-reflections.html I still agree with what I said over 12 months ago.

Comment by Rosemary Miles on January 11, 2011 at 9:51pm: I keep my information using Family Tree Maker. I've used it for a number of years and wouldn't be without it. Of course, this is just for my benefit and is not on-line. The reports and charlts features on it is brillian and there is a feature for compiling a book. However, although I do keep my information on Ancestry.com, I also use Tribalpages (which I much prefer). It's virtually like having your own website and you select your own privacy levels. They have a free version available and it's a great way to find out if the site suits your needs.

Comment by Carmel M Reynen on January 10, 2011 at 4:18am: I have been entering my research on to Ancestry.com. You have the oportunity to add documents, newspaper cuttings, records etc. You can also mark this as private so only people you want to see your tree can look at it or have it public. There is also a way to print your tree and make it into a book.

No harm in checking it out, I have been researching my tree for over 30 years and have found so much in the last two years including a number of cousins also researching the famiy

Comment by Bob Kerr on January 9, 2011 at 11:06pm: Hi, Like Sheree I'm looking at the challenge of how best to record the genelogy information I have built up over the past year. I have paper everywhere, electronic material from the State Library and ScotlandsPeople, to mention two. Some suggestions on the best way forward would be welcome. An option that provides an avenue to eventual publication on the web is what I'm looking for.

Thanks in anticipation. Cheers Bob . . .

Comment by Co Ordinator on January 9, 2011 at 4:23am: Hi Janelle this group seems to be on a roll at the moment

a Question were any of your Taylor's, Convicts,if so I have 4/5 in this book I have on the first fleet if you need info.

Wayne

Comment by Janelle Bramble on January 9, 2011 at 1:37am: My Taylors were from Tamnworth and Castle Wicombe originally I think I must het all my papares out also as I have same issue as you Sherre but I know there are some free places on teh net where you can add your info.I hope to make a book with mine eventually

Comment by Jan Westcott on January 9, 2011 at 1:24am: Hi Sheree, no reIation, sorry but it was worth a try.

Comment by Sheree Laursen on January 9, 2011 at 1:06am: Hi Jan - the McDonalds I am researching come from John and Margery (?) who arrived in Australia with son Angus (aged10) in 1852 on the Marco Polo - any relation to your Andrew John?

Hi Janelle - the Taylors of interest to me arrived in Australia through Robert Edward who was born in New Zealand but how they got to NZ I am not sure?

Thanks for the welcome Geniaus!

The biggest question I have at the moment is how do I organise all this information I have gathered!!! I have paper everywhere and 3 different electronic versions of my trees - any suggestions on where to get information on how to organise my stuff??

Comment by Janelle Bramble on January 9, 2011 at 12:03am: I have Taylors in my family maybe we will connect?

Comment by Jan Westcott on January 8, 2011 at 10:56pm: Hi Sheree. McDonald is a very common name, my family originated from a Scot, Andrew John McDonald, who came to Australia and here we are. Where are your McDonald's from?