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


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.
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===To Browse This Collection===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 
The following information may be found in these records:
== Collection Content ==
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=== Sample Images ===
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Image:Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery Transcripts DGS 7191787 22 Cemetery Card.jpg|Cemetery Transcript
</gallery> '''Cemetery Transcripts''' may contain the following information:  
 
*Full name of deceased  
*Full name of deceased  
*Name of the cemetery  
*Name of the cemetery  
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*Date of burial  
*Date of burial  
*Place of burial
*Place of burial
 
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== Collection Content ==
 
=== Sample Images ===
This section provides information on how to search the collection, what to do with information once found, some tips on how to find records, and what to do if no record is found.  
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Image:Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery Transcripts DGS 7191787 22 Cemetery Card.jpg|Cemetery Transcript 1920
'''When searching:'''<br> As you are searching, it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor's given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence, age, estimated birth year, estimated death year, approximate years of military service, probable religious affiliation, and family relationships.
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
'''To search the collection by name:'''<br> Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor.
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 
*Given name and surname
'''To browse by image:'''<br> To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Record Type" category<br> ⇒Select the appropriate "Event Country-State" category <br>⇒Select the appropriate "Event City" category <br>⇒Select the appropriate "Cemetery" category which takes you to the images.
*Age
 
*Estimated birth year
Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
*Estimated death year
 
*Approximate years of military service
*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date
=== Search the Index ===
*Use the soldier's age and location of the military unit to find his family in census, church, and land records
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*Use the soldier's military information to locate other records such as pension files
=== View the Images ===
*Use the information from church records to locate civil records
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
== Tips to Keep in Mind ==
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 [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times
*Add any new information to your records
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may be in the same record collection
*If available, check the image for additional information
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
 
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
== What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For? ==
*Try searching by surname only
 
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Check for variant spellings of the names
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
*Search the records of nearby localities (or military unites, counties, parishes, etc.)
=== Research Helps ===
*Sometimes browsing through the images will help you work around indexing errors or locate other ancestors previously unknown
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Australia Genealogy|Australia]].
 
* [[Australia Record Finder]]
== Known Issues With This Collection  ==
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]]
 
== Known Issues ==
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For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Australia-New-South-Wales-Cemetery-Military-and-Church-Record-Transcripts-1816-1982-known-issues&lang=en article]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered.
 
== Citing This Collection ==
== 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.
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.
 
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Private collection of Clarice M. Cubbins, New South Wales


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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery, Military, and Church Record Transcripts, 1816-1982.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • 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

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • Cemetery Transcript 1920

    Cemetery Transcript 1920

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

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  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.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • If available, check the image for additional information
  • Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Try searching by surname only
  • The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
  • Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in Australia.

Known Issues

Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
Image Citation:
When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.
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