Uncovering Family History

Have you heard old family stories told and wanted to preserve them as part of your family tree research? Then it's time to record your oral family history! If you don't know where you start or how to go about it, then this is the podcast episode for you! 

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William, Thomas & James Hogan came out to Australia from Ireland for a new life, but within 15 years, one had been shot dead and another executed... It's one of those stories that your ancestors tried to sweep under the rug, but the document archive lays all the heartbreaking details out on a platter. Settle in for another morbid story about what led to these turn of events, all the while picking up some genealogy app recommendations. 

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With ANZAC Day this weekend, let's talk about military service. Nearly all of us have at least once ancestor who served in any of the 20th century conflicts, but do you know where to find this information? Get an overview of where to find Australian records in this episode before hearing about the lives of three brothers - Albert, George and William Hamson - during World War One.

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It's safe to say that some convicts shipped out to Australia didn't really commit a crime big enough to warrant being sent to the other side of the world. In this week's episode, we're looking at Thomas Gosper & Mary Hipwell, who arrived on the Second and Third Fleets, and what led them to be sentenced to transportation. Spoiler alert: it didn't really amount to much. Plus, I'm also sharing some must-use online databases for your research. 

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