Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery, Military, and Church Record Transcripts - FamilySearch Historical Records
What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
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.
To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]
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?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
Cemetery Transcripts
- 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[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
View the Images[edit | edit source]
View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:
- Select Record Type
- Select Event City
- Select Cemetery to view the images.
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
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?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index or transcription
- Use the information you have found to find the person in a census record
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
- Search the records of nearby localities (or military unites, counties, parishes, etc.)
- Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
- They might have been listed under a middle name or abbreviation of their given name
- A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Australia.
Known Issues With This Collection[edit | edit source]
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Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
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
- "Australia, New South Wales, Cemetery, Military, and Church Record Transcripts, 1816-1982." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Private collection of Clarice M. Cubbins, New South Wales.
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. |