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Tracing Australian Ancestors

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Outback Lin

Outback Lin Report 18 Apr 2006 12:47

There are many tracing their convict or free settler ancesters here. Many that started out from Botony Bay (Sydney) were placed with settlers in others areas, often around the Hawksbury / Windsor area and after being pardoned were allocated a small acreage. What family names are you researching. Linda

Silly Secrets

Silly Secrets Report 18 Apr 2006 12:13

Hi there are a couple of good threads that I have looked at *Australian Research* and another one *best websites* they may help

Narelle

Narelle Report 17 Apr 2006 23:32

If descendents come out to australia im not saying all of them come out but the main places to start looking would be Tasmania= Convicts, New South Wales,= Sydney, Melbourne= Victoria. There are alot of us here in Australia doing research and use these boards quiet a bit. Do a post with what your after and some one will certainly help with some look ups. Nellie

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 17 Apr 2006 23:22

Dorothy, I've just really got started on this message board in the last couple of weeks. I'm in Australia and most of my lot came out in the early to mid 1800s. There does seem to be a lot, however, just remember if you are in UK there is betwenn 9 to 11 hour difference so we are asleep when UK is awake so check further back through message boards. What are you looking for? I've found everyone so helpful.

Unknown

Unknown Report 17 Apr 2006 22:17

There's thousands of them.

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 17 Apr 2006 16:57

Try typing ''Australia'' in the thread-search and just see what comes up!! Christine

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 17 Apr 2006 16:55

Could anyone tell me how I trace Ancestors having emigrated to Australia in the 1800's - do they (their possible descendents)view our messageboards ? thanks for any help.