Queensland, Australia Genealogy

Australia

Queensland was originally settled by Europeans in the 1820s as a convict settlement as an extension of the Colony of New South Wales. It became an independent colony in 1859. Therefore early genealogy records for Queensland may be found in New South Wales records, but often those New South Wales records pertaining to areas ultimately part of Queensland have been copied and can be found within Queensland records as well.

The capital of Queeensland is Brisbane.

Getting started with Queensland research
Numerous articles are available on FamilySearch Wiki to help you get started in family history. This portal will provide links to articles about general research topics.

Principles of Family History Research


 * 1) Identify What You Know
 * 2) Decide What You Want to Learn
 * 3) Select Records to Search
 * 4) Obtain and Search the Records
 * 5) Use the Information

Jurisdictions
There are many islands off the coast of Queensland. The largest, inhabitated of them are:


 * Green Island
 * Magnetic Island
 * Moreton Island
 * Mornington Island

Research Tools

 * Looking 4 Kin Genealogy &amp; Family History Network - Queensland


 * Research Tips for Qld

A wiki article describing an onlne collections is found at:


 * Australia, Queensland Cemetery Records (FamilySearch Histaorical Records)

Events

 * National Family History Week July 31st to August 8th 2010

Help Wanted
Interested in editing or adding to the Wiki? The Queensland page needs you! Here are some simple ways you can add information other researchers need!


 * Add useful topics and links for other researchers
 * Provide interesting historical notes and information
 * Choose an inhabited island off the coast, add links and information about it's people and history
 * Choose a region that you love and share what you know about it and it's resources.
 * Choose an island and embellish the information