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

Please note, free use of Ancestry.com is only available from library computers.

Family History Talks

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

Family History Volunteers


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

April 2013

  • Tuesday 9 April - 10.30am, 11.30am 
  • Thursday 11 April - 7.00pm, 8.00pm
  • Monday 15 April - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 17 April - 12 noon, 1.00pm
  • Thursday 18 April - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Tuesday 23 April - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Thursday 25 April - ANZAC Day public holiday
  • Monday 29 April - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm


May 2013

  • Monday 6 May - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 8 May - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Tuesday 14 May - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Thursday 16 May - 7.00pm, 8.00pm
  • Monday 20 May - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm 
  • Thursday 30 May - 10.30am, 11.30am


June 2013

  • Monday 3 June - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 5 June - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Monday 10 June - Queen's Birthday public holiday 
  • Tuesday 11 June - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Thursday 13 June - 7.00pm, 8.00pm
  • Monday 17 June - 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.00pm
  • Wednesday 19 June - 12 noon, 1.00pm
  • Tuesday 25 June - 10.30am, 11.30am
  • Thursday 27 June - 10.30am, 11.30am


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.