Vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, are a valuable resource for genealogy research, providing important information about your ancestors' names, dates, and places of significant life events. In this chapter, we will explore the ins and outs of using vital records for genealogy research and show you how to make the most of this valuable resource.

Census records are a valuable tool for genealogy research, providing valuable information about your ancestors' names, ages, occupations, and places of residence. In this chapter, we will explore the ins and outs of using census records for genealogy research and show you how to make the most of this valuable resource.

In today's digital age, the internet has become an invaluable tool for genealogy research. With just a few clicks of a button, you can access a wealth of information and resources that can help you to build your family tree and uncover your ancestry. In this chapter, we will explore some of the best online resources for genealogy research and show you how to make the most of them.

One of the keys to successful genealogy research is organization. As you gather information and build your family tree, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data that you collect. In order to stay on track and make the most of your research, it's essential to set up a system for organizing your information from the very beginning.

Welcome to the exciting world of genealogy research! Genealogy, also known as family history research, is the process of tracing your ancestry and building a family tree. Whether you are just getting started or have been researching your family history for years, this chapter will provide an overview of the basics of genealogy research and help you understand what you need to know to begin piecing together your family's past.

An introduction to the learning, resources, and outcomes of the Coaching course for Ancestral Storytelling scheduled for Jan/Feb 2023.

The course is discounted by 2/3 as a Christmas offer. Instead of $150 you only pay $50.

There are 12 modules, 75 lessons (predominantly video), and 4 live masterclasses: Jan 7 and 21; Feb 4 and 18.

Enrol here:

https://coachcaroleonline.thinkific.com/courses/coaching-ancestral-storytelling

Throughout this course, you will have plenty of opportunities for peer learning and social learning. Discussions are available in each of the Modules right here on the course's site, and you are also invited to join the Facebook Group Preserve your Family Stories. This is a Private community for participants in the Preserving Family History Academy. A community of new family historians learning the art of preserving family history stories.

Enrol here: https://coachcaroleonline.thinkific.com/courses/coaching-ancestral-storytelling

Join the Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/preservingfamilystories

In this episode I feature my favourite genealogy tools, resources and knowledge banks for my Personal Genealogy Network.

Recommended Links:

Toolkits

Ancestral File: https://mlfhs-online-shop.myshopify.com/products/9424 

Family Search: https://www.familysearch.org/australia/ 

Australian Family History Archives: https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/ 

Resources

Genealogy Courses: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/genealogy and https://www.pharostutors.com/ 

Diploma of Family History: https://www.utas.edu.au/courses/cale/courses/r2h-diploma-of-family-history 

Preserving Family History Academy: https://coachcaroleonline.thinkific.com/

Communities

Conference Keeper: https://conferencekeeper.org/conferences/ 

Cyndi's List Australia: https://www.cyndislist.com/australia/ 

Family History Preserved Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/coachcaroleonline 

YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@GenealogyTV and https://www.youtube.com/c/FamilyHistoryFanatics 

Legacies

Geneabloggers: https://coachcaroleonline.com/ and https://genealogystoriesonline.blog/ and https://emptybranchesonthefamilytree.com/research-organization/ 

ebooks: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08XVFQ966 

In this interview, Pauline shares her writing and publishing process for her Historical Fiction book, Conflict at Hanging Rock.

This debut novel is a tale of two families who over nearly a century clash over the use of land at Hanging Rock. A story of the struggles both within the families and between them. Based on true events, this is a great read.

You can buy the book directly from Pauline at:

paulinewilson.com.au

Special Offer:

First three who sign up for Pauline's Newsletter after listening to this podcast, can obtain a free autographed copy of her book.

Check out my online courses in Preserving Family History at my Academy if you have been inspired to write your family history.

In this episode Robinette Wilson describes the process of preserving her Taylor Family history (her maternal line) using MixBook. A labour of love in creating a family history scrapbook enabled her to share her research information, photos, original documents and memorabilia to share with her Mom and family members.

Advantages of using MixBook include:

• incorporating a Family History template
• collaborating with others on the draft
• enabling family members to order their own copy online
• the flexibility of content arrangement and finished hard or soft covers
• easy to use program

You can check out MixBook here: https://www.mixbook.com/

Robinette is a member of the Digital Storytelling Online Facebook community.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DSTonline

Prudence Dwyer is The Creative Family Historian who provides other genealogists and family historians, with tools, resources, and courses on preserving family history.

Visit her website at:

https://www.creativefamilyhistorian.com/

In this podcast episode, Prudence illustrates her own special strategies for writing compelling ancestral stories and describes a plethora of templates to help storytellers along the way.

Be sure to check her website for this fabulous freebie to get you started in recording your ancestral research:

Essential Ancestor Discovery Worksheet

View and subscribe to Prudence's videos on her YouTube Channel called The Creative Family Historian.