This is about family history research in Queensland, Australia. There are articles about sources, problem-solving research techniques, interesting items at Qld State Archives and elsewhere, and specific individuals (some of whom are mentioned in very unexpected sources). Explore the options in the tabs below, in the sidebar and at the bottom of the page, and visit my main Web site.
30 December 2009
Edward Spencer HARRISON and Charlotte Ann HARRISON
Qld State Archives source COL/A315; 1881/2556 (in item ID 847046) is about Edward Spencer HARRISON seeking admission to Dunwich Benevolent Asylum. Letters include one from his cousin Charlotte Ann HARRISON in London.
17 December 2009
ZISCHLER death (Laidley Qld)
The 'Courier Mail' newspaper, 8 Jan 1915 page 4 column 3, has an article about the death from tetanus of Annie, daughter of G. ZISCHLER (Laidley, Queensland).
04 December 2009
BEASLEY, McMANUS, LEGG
Charles BEASLEY married Emily McMANUS. Later (as Chester Alfred BEASLEY) he bigamously married Elizabeth LEGG. In 1898 Emily was living with Henry McCALLAUGH. Details are in the staff file of a police officer involved in the case (Qld State Archives item ID 566132).
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