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Comment by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on August 8, 2022 at 7:49pm

August Virtual Meeting
AUSTRALIAN Records courses with Kerry Farmer

Friday, August 12th at 8 PM Eastern
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Comment by Brian Charles Maclachlan on July 6, 2022 at 5:04pm

Hi Chez

welcome to the Aussie group.you have an interesting ancestry with first fleeters. You will have noticed a few changes in research methodology and access to records over the years.

Like you, I have found both my research into my ancestors and courses at NIGS very enjoyable. I am also living in New South Wales at Lake Macquarie and have ancestry links mainly to Scotland and Italy.

Cheers

Brian

Comment by Chez Leggatt on July 6, 2022 at 10:56am

Hello all

I have recently joined genealogywise and I have just joined this group! I recognise some names but for those I have not yet met. I have been researching my family history for over 35 years. I have done a few of the NIGS courses over the years! I am a mum to three and live in NSW. Descendant of First Fleeters on both sides, and both sets were married on Norfolk Island (the females were the convicts!) as they were there during the first settlement. My 6 x great grandmother was born on Norfolk Island before coming with her parents back to the mainland and settling in the Hawkesbury. Another set of grandparents (maternal line) would go to Norfolk Island in the second settlement and have another of my grandparents there!
My children have confirmed heritage in Ireland; Scotland; England; Poland; Germany and we have learned have Ashkenazi Jewish heritage too.
I love genealogy as there is always something to learn.  

Comment by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on April 12, 2022 at 4:25pm

April Virtual Meeting
AUSTRALIAN Records courses with Kerry Farmer, BA, B.Sc. 
Thursday, April 14th at 5 AM Eastern
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MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/australian/
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

Comment by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on April 7, 2022 at 10:14am

Keeping in Touch
Do you have a question about your courses or your research? Communication is so important in genealogy. At The National Institute, there are various ways you can communicate with us. For more details: http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2022/04/keeping-in-touch-10/

We want all of our students to enjoy their learning experience. Please do not worry or fret over your courses by yourself. We are here to help you!

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Comment by Brian Charles Maclachlan on February 23, 2022 at 9:19pm

If you had ancestors who came to Queensland on either the SS Torilla or SS Roscommon in 1912-1912 then have a look at the Passenger Research Project SS Torilla and SS Roscommon page, post a message or contact me at dataedgegenealogy@gmail.com.

Brian

Comment by Brian Charles Maclachlan on February 22, 2022 at 5:25pm

Hi Cheryl

that sounds like a good idea. I have ship trees on Ancestry and this has brought some interaction with people related to passengers. When I am back in my study I will have a look at it. Strathclyde University offered me a Masters degree on the research but the $20,000 fees I couldn’t justify especially at my age.

thanks again for the suggestion.

Brian

Comment by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on February 22, 2022 at 4:57pm

Hi Brian
That sounds like a great research project! Have you considered starting a GenealogyWise Group specifically for each of those 2 ships? Then invite people to join the groups. :)
Cheryl

Comment by Brian Charles Maclachlan on February 22, 2022 at 4:33pm

Did you have ancestors who came to Australia on either the SS Torilla in 1911 or the SS Roscommon in 1912 then I would be interested in talking with you. To explain I am undertaking a study to see if any families on these two ships may have known other families prior to departing London or after arriving in Queensland. My parents came on these ships as young children. My research is expected to take about three years but I have already found families on the ships that were related to my maternal ancestors.

Look forward to any comments.

Brian  

Comment by Cheryl Levy PLCGS on January 6, 2022 at 2:45pm

January Virtual Meeting
AUSTRALIAN Records courses with Kerry Farmer BA, BSc 
Thursday, January 13th at 6 PM EST
Time Zone Convertor: https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/ 
MEETING LOCATION: 
https://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/australian/  
These sessions are FREE and you do not have to be a current or past student to attend. NO USER NAME or PASSWORD REQUIRED. Please type in your first name and surname initial, along with your geographic location; then click “Enter as a Guest”

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