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Frequently Asked Questions
for Queensland family history research
©  Copyright Judy Webster.  Updated 27 Sep 2007.


What information is on Qld birth, death and marriage certificates?  How do I obtain them?
Descriptions below now apply only to pre-1890 certificates.  In some cases the Qld Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages may not include medical attendant, witnesses etc. on post-1889 certificates.

How do I find out what ship my ancestor came on?

Brief advice about immigration records is on www.judywebster.gil.com.au/tips-qld.html.  A more detailed article is in the 2005 edition of the book Tips for Qld Research.

How do I get a copy of a Qld will?

Most wills that went through the Qld Supreme Court (though not all) are at Qld State Archives, and indexes are available.  There is no closure period for wills.  For more information see www.judywebster.gil.com.au/tips-qld.html and the 2005 edition of the book Tips for Qld Research.

Why was my ancestor in Dunwich Benevolent Asylum?

Dunwich provided a home for poor people who because of age, accident, infirmity or otherwise were unable to care for themselves.  For a free email brochure about records of Dunwich inmates, contact [image of email address] (type this into an email headed 'Dunwich brochure please').

What if I can't find a death registration?

Keep an open mind about spelling variants.  The authorities may not have written the name as your ancestor spelt it, or the name may be incorrectly indexed.  Many unregistered deaths can be found via inquests and mental asylum records.

How can I trace ancestors who vanished?

It depends when/where they were last seen.  See 'People who vanished' on www.judywebster.gil.com.au/tips-qld.html.  For the 1920s onwards, try using Qld's annotated electoral rolls, which are also discussed on that page.

How do I find records of someone who was arrested or imprisoned?

Depending on the severity (or otherwise) of the offence, sources that may be useful include various Court records, registers of criminal depositions, Police Gazettes, Police Station watchhouse charge books, CPS police charge bench books, murder files, and prison records.  Some are indexed.  For a free email brochure on this subject, contact [image of email address] (type this into an email headed 'Criminal Records brochure please').


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