Family History


Genealogical resources

Major genealogical resources available through the Family History section include:
  • Ancestry Library
  • Findmypast - Australia and UK
  • Family Search, which includes the international genealogical index
  • Downloadable pdf document Family Tree Pedigree Chart (100 kb)
  • Link to a research log
  • Australian birth, death and marriage indexes
  • Census and electoral roll information for Australia
  • Sands residential and business directories
  • Historical telephone directories
  • Passenger and shipping records
  • Colonial Secretary's records
  • NSW probate index
  • Convict and government employee records

Family History Volunteers


Volunteers are available to assist you at the following times by appointment: 
 
  • January 2012
    • Tuesday 10th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Wednesday 11th - 12 noon, 1:00pm
    • Monday 16th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Thursday 19th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Monday 23rd - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00pm
    • Tuesday 24th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am 
    • Monday 30th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
  • February 2012
    • Thursday 2nd - 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
    • Wednesday 8th - 12 noon, 1:00 pm
    • Monday 13th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
    • Tuesday 14th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Thursday 16th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Monday 20th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
    • Monday 27th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
    • Tuesday 28th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am


Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please contact us on (02) 9847 6614 or email library@hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Please note, our volunteers are only available during the times shown above and leave promptly at the end of their designated shifts.

Librarians in the Local Studies section can also advise you of other relevant Library resources and services.