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 Talks

Hornsby Central Library hosts a range of very popular family history talks throughout the year.

Our next talk will be Trove: an online treasure trove for family and local historians. Jill Ball, an experienced local genealogist and author of the blog Geniaus will be presenting this seminar, providing valuable tips for local and family history researchers.

 

Family History Volunteers


Volunteers are available to assist you at the following times by appointment: 

April 2012

  • Monday 23rd - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday 24th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday 25th - ANZAC DAY (Library closed)

May 2012

  • Wednesday 2nd - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Thursday 10th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Monday 14th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
  • Thursday 17th - 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
  • Monday 21st - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Tuesday 22nd - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Monday 28th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
  • Wednesday 30th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am

June 2012

  • Thursday 7th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Monday 11th - QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY (Library closed)
  • Wednesday 13th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Thursday 14th - 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm
  • Monday 18th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am
  • Wednesday 20th - 12 noon, 1:00 pm
  • Monday 25th - 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday 26th - 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.