Articles About New records
Victorian Census Thought Lost Forever Recovered Using ‘CSI’ Technology
In the first ever census restoration project of its kind, Ancestry.com.au recently launched water-damaged parts of the England and Wales 1851 Census, previously thought to be irretrievable. More than 17,000 pages from the 1851 Census were damaged when the building housing the Manchester 1851 Census manuscripts was flooded in the late 19th century. These pages,… Read more
Queensland Government Gazettes 1903-1910
This collection contains 11 volumes of the Queensland Government Gazette, a periodical generally published weekly by the government which served as the official means of communication from the government to the general public. Queensland Government Gazettes contains a vast amount of historical and genealogical information. Examples of the type of things that could be mentioned… Read more
What is deltiology?
It is the collection and study of picture postcards. And deltiologists and genealogists alike have something to be excited about as we expand our collection of historic postcards. Postcards got their start in about 1870, and as the new century began, they were all the rage. In fact, for the fiscal year ending in June… Read more
NSW Registers of Coroners’ Inquests and Magisterial Inquiries 1796-1942
In the lead up to Halloween, we’re excited to announce the launch of the New South Wales Registers of Coroners Inquests and Magisterial Inquiries 1796-1942. Available online for the first time, this collection contains some 173,250 records and, depending on the date and the form used for the inquest, these records may include: name of… Read more
Alcatraz Prisoner Index 1934-1963
The Birdman of Alcatraz, Robert Stroud, is just one of the infamous inmates on “The Rock” that you’ll be able to find in our new collection, Alcatraz Prisoner Index 1934–1963. Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay is perhaps most well-known for its now-abandoned prison, but it was also once home to a fort and is… Read more
UPDATED: London Parish Records from 1538
Did you know you can research family records going right back to the reign of King Henry VIII? Tracing your family way back to 1538 has never been easier, thanks to our continued additions and improvements to our London Parish Records collection. This collection gives you a unique opportunity to see records going back further… Read more
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