Why wasn't my ancestor's birth registered?

Good reasons given here at Find My Past Blog

1939 register

Interesting write-up in the Guardian newspaper. 

look here.

Irish blood in the family?

FIND MY PAST is giving FREE access to Irish records. From 15th to 18th Sep click here.

Family History at the Library

New set-up in the library 4 computers (another 2 coming!)

Family Tree programmes

For those of you looking to download a family tree programme here is another one. Family Historian  this programme is not for Apple Mac computers,
you can look here & see what is available.

Sorting out.....

While sorting my family history I came across some certificates that weren't mine. Managed to find a person on Genes Reunited to send one to, still have 4 to go.

m. JACKSON/TAYLOR Manchester 1865

m. BECK/JACKSON Skipton 1863

d. William BECK  Croydon 1943

d. Elizabeth POOLE Bristol 1901

1856 will of John George KESTEN

Executor Susanna KESTEN daughter also mentioned James Edward BALL.

Can't make out a lot! 

Help with your family history

Family History Group at Yanchep

Wednesday afternoon between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm volunteers help people with their family history research. This group (at the moment) uses all 4 computers in the main area.
Tea and coffee are provided. For further information contact the library on 9561 1110

Family History Morning at Wanneroo

Monday mornings from 10am to 1pm expert volunteers assist with family history research. The Centre offers free access to Ancestry Library Edition and Find My Past.  For further information contact the Community History Centre Librarian on 945 5925. 

Genie Exchange at Joondalup

On Friday mornings, between 10.00am and noon, volunteers from the Western Australian Genealogical Society help people with their family history research. The Genie Exchange is held in the Local History Library. No bookings are required for these free sessions. There are 6 computers (more available if needed). Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. For further information contact the library on 9400 4746 

Free online course

Develop an understanding of genealogy – how to research your family tree and communicate the results – in this free online course.

Requirements

No special knowledge or previous experience of studying is required.
This course will be suitable if you:

• have no experience with genealogy or family history research;
• have some experience with genealogical research but want to develop your skills and knowledge further;
• are a more experienced genealogical researcher but want to learn new searching, analytical or communication techniques or
• find it difficult to access opportunities for training and development.

Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree. click here.