Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery, Military, and Church Record Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection will include records from 1816 to 1982.

These records include the card file index from the information that was gathered mostly from headstones, but sometimes from death registers. Each card generally includes the name of the cemetery, the name of the individual, date of death and age at death. Often includes other details such as parent's names, birth details, burial date, or other details about the headstones. Besides the cemetery records there are also cards representing military veterans from "rolls of honour" and "war memorials" as well as some passenger lists of military personnel. Also includes data culled from a few Church records.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Cemetery Transcripts
 * Full name of deceased
 * Name of the cemetery
 * Date and age at death
 * Names of parents
 * Date of birth
 * Date of burial
 * Place of burial

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Given name and surname
 * Age
 * Estimated birth year
 * Estimated death year
 * Approximate years of military service

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select Record Type
 * 2) Select  Event City 
 * 3) Select  Cemetery  to view the images.

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?

 * Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index or transcription
 * Use the information you have found to find the person in a census record

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. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search the records of nearby localities (or military unites, counties, parishes, etc.)
 * 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 or abbreviation of their given name
 * A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Australia.
 * Record Finder
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies

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.