Wangaratta Family History Society Inc.

 

These are some documents that may assist with your research

We may hold some of this information, but these suggestions are to guide you in your independent research.

Birth to School
Adoption papers; Awards; Baby Book; Birth Certificate; Baptismal & Christening records; Graduation papers; Guardianship papers; Honor rolls; Reports; School photos; Schoolbooks & Diaries.

Marriage
Anniversary Announcements; Confirmation; Invitations; Wedding Announcements; Wedding Book & photo albums; Transcripts.

Divorce
Divorce papers

Death
Eulogy; Funeral Notice; Memorial notices; Obituary; Inquests.

Every Day Life
Financial details; Income Tax records; Letters, Cards, Postcards; Biography; Diary; Journal; Will.

Employment
Apprenticeship paper; Awards; Retirement Records; Union records.

Military Records
Entry & discharge; Medical Records; Regiment, Squadron details; Service & Ribbons Medals; Service Records; Severance details.

Land and Property Deeds
Estate record; Leases; Mortgages; Titles; Mining rights; Water rights.

Family
Bible; Coat of Arms; Family Trees; Newspaper articles; Autograph books; Birthday books; Family photos.

Health
Health Centre records; Hospital records; Pharmacy records.

Citizenship papers
Convict Records; Deportment papers; Naturalisation papers; Passports.

Licenses
Business; Professional; Visa; Drivers; Firearms & Hunting License

Household Items
Engraved Items; Handcrafts; Silverware & China.

Summary of some of the records we hold

Some of the records held by the Wangaratta Family History Society include:

• Cemetery Records;
• Church Records;
• Baptism Records;
• Marriage Records;
• Rate Books;
• Genealogical Records;
• Directories;
• Shipping Books;
• Family Histories;
• North Eastern Books;
• School Registers;
• District Maps;
• Photographs;
• Electoral Rolls.
• 'Benalla' Newspapers;
• Microfiche and CD's;
• Newspaper Index Cards;
• Births;
• Deaths;
• Marriage's Forms (Australia Wide);
• Magazines from many genealogical and Family History Societies.

More hints for the genealogist

Other hints for the genealogist include:

• Write letters, letters and even more letters.
• Read member's interest lists, stray certificates - or other things that may resemble the name you are researching.
• When you visit another town, visit the Cemetery
• Visit the family history section of the library
• Do not despair when you are stuck - just keep trying
• When emailing include your postal address
• When requesting information, include a business size self addressed envelope as well
• Use lists on the Internet and email as well, to find contacts with your family tree branch
• Do not forget to use 'favourites'
• Always offer to pay on return mail to cover expenses.
• Use the Internet, it's one of the best ways to gather information.
• Verify your sources

Magazines

• We exchange magazines with many other genealogy societies throughout Australia.
• Please check our magazine cupboard, you may solve your family mystery.