Hawkesbury Family History Group in Windsor, New South Wales | Community group

Hawkesbury Family History Group

Locality: Windsor, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4560 4466

Address: Hawkesbury Library, 300 George Street 2756 Windsor, NSW, Australia

Website: http://hfhg.hawkesbury.net.au/

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25.01.2022 The NSW Registry Office online certificate ordering and online family history services are temporarily unavailable until Tuesday 29 September due to unforeseen circumstances. The office apologises for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience. If you have any questions, please contact email [email protected] or 13 77 88.

25.01.2022 Everything you need to know about NSW convict history and sources from NSW State Archives

23.01.2022 Importance of sharing our stories. Here is one such story from Darug Custodian Aboriginal Corporation -DCAC Check out the Dyarubbin Exhibition for more stories at the State Library of New South Wales on until March 2022 www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/dyarubbin

21.01.2022 Unlocking family secrets with Trove ~ what have you unlocked about your family using this amazing resource?

19.01.2022 The Hawkesbury Family History Group will be meeting next Wednesday 14 October at 10am. The Guest Speaker is Stephen Gow who will talk about his new book on the Gow family in the Hawkesbury, how it was researched, written & published. You can attend the FREE meeting, in person or online, however bookings are required for both. Book to attend via Zoom, click on image below: To book to attend the meeting in person, click this link https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hawkesbury-fami...ly-history-g Anyone interested in family history is welcome to attend. COVID-SAFE requirements will be in place.

16.01.2022 We are sure that you will be interested in this!!!

15.01.2022 Get some top family history tips from well-known genealogist Kerry Farmer Wednesday 11 November (10am) when she talks on SEARCHING FOR SAMUEL at the Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting. Kerry will share her story of searching for her elusive ancestor and will outline her steps and wide range of resources used to find more information. Attend in person or online via Zoom. It is FREE and all welcome. if attending in person, it is at Hawkesbury Library Service 300 George Street Windsor. Bookings essential http://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com/ or phone the library 4560 4460.

15.01.2022 These names are associated with the Richmond/Hawkesbury area. Can anyone help?

14.01.2022 Tickets still available to hear Kerry Farmer speak at our meeting this morning starting at 10am (Wednesday) via Zoom...

12.01.2022 Did the great fire of 1874 affect your ancestors living in Windsor at the time? Post courtesy of Hawkesbury Library Service

11.01.2022 Everyone enjoyed Stephen Gow's interesting talk about his researching and writing of the Gow family history. Details below if you are interested in purchasing copy. GeniAus has written an excellent blogpost about the talk, see http://geniaus.blogspot.com//from-distress-to-deliverance.

10.01.2022 Case family history at Australiana Pioneer Village

10.01.2022 This is great news!!

10.01.2022 Catch up on past episodes of the Australian series of 'Who do you think you are' on Tuesdays on SBS at 7.30pm or stream live on demand... https://www.sbs.com.au/ond/program/who-do-you-think-you-are

08.01.2022 Damage at Richmond Presbyterian Cemetery...

08.01.2022 Watch out for this...

07.01.2022 Interesting how OCR is integral for family history research.

07.01.2022 Wilberforce's Macquarie Schoolhouse turns 200.

06.01.2022 Can you see anyone you recognise on the Windsor Railway station?

06.01.2022 Did your ancestor live in the Hawkesbury during the 1809 flood?

06.01.2022 Yesterday marked 210 years ago Andrew Thompson passed away.

04.01.2022 Perseverance pays off for Ray O'Keefe...

04.01.2022 Join Family History Fridays with Ancestry...

04.01.2022 Includes some general history and family history material (not specifically on the Hawkesbury though)...

03.01.2022 Just a reminder about the Hawkesbury Family History Group meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 10am) Hawkesbury Library Service - attend in person or online. Bookings essential http://hawkesburylibrary.eventbrite.com

03.01.2022 Do you know the answer?

01.01.2022 An amazing find....

01.01.2022 Family history databases (Ancestry & Find My Past) are still available to use from home to research your family history. Normally they are only available to use... in the Library. The providers have generously allowed our members to temporarily access from home, during the COVID-19. TO ACCESS ANCESTRY - Go to the Library catalogue https://aurora.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/library and log in using your membership number and 4 digit password/pin. Click on Ancestry on the top left hand corner, near home. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS FIND MY PAST - phone the Library to obtain the logon details. If you are not yet a member, you can join for free https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/library