Family history at home
Its a perfect time to begin researching your family history.
Some handy guides covering key aspects of family history research to help get started:
Getting_started_1.pdf
Finding_your_sources_2.pdf
The_Wealth_of_Resources_3.pdf
Busting_the_Brickwalls_4.pdf
Where_can_family_history_take_you_5.pdf
How_to_use_Ancestry_an_unofficial_guide.pdf
All Port Phillip Library members can now access Ancestry.com at home.
https://library.portphillip.vic.gov.au/eLibrary/History_eResources
Users will be required to login with their library card number and PIN/password.
You can join the Library online via the catalogue and get instant access to Ancestry and all Port Phillip Library Service e-Resources.
The State Library of Victoria (SLV)
The SLV has a comprehensive range of online resources to help begin your family history research and is for a short time offering library members access to Ancestry.com at home.
Family history tools and online resources - SLV family history tools and resources
Become a member - Become an SLV Member
Other helpful websites for family history research
Sands & Mc Dougall directories - https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sands-mcdougall-directories
Genealogy Society of Victoria - http://www.gsv.org.au/
Biggest Family Album - https://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/articles/2975
National Archives - https://www.naa.gov.au/
Public Record Office Victoria Online Collections - https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/online-collections
The British Newspaper Archive -https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
Trove - https://trove.nla.gov.au/ Find and get Australian and online resources: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more