Australia, Queensland, Maryborough Public Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records for the years 1847-1989.

The records include miscellaneous records for Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. Records include burial registers, hospital death registers, lists of residents, lists of war memorials and honor rolls giving soldiers' names. Original records are located in Maryborough City Hall, Queensland, Australia.

For a list of records currently published in this collection, select the browse link from the collection landing page.

Sample Images
Burial registers usually contain the following information:


 * Number of Grave
 * Name of deceased
 * Denomination
 * Last Residence
 * Occupation
 * Age
 * Gender
 * Place of birth
 * Date of burial
 * Burial plot number
 * Cause of death

Hospital registers may contain the following information:


 * Name of patient
 * Date of registry
 * Hospital
 * Name of doctor

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Given name and surname
 * Age
 * Gender

Search the Index
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page.

Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for death records
 * Search for death or burial information in the BillionGraves Index or at Find A Grave


 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search the records of nearby areas

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search the records of nearby areas

Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * - They might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
 * - A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband


 * Consult the Australia Record Finder to find other records

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


 * Collection Citation:

"Australia, Queensland, Maryborough Public Records, 1847-1989" Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing Fraser Coast Regional Council. Maryborough City Hall, Queensland.

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