Why am I a happy genealogist?

A BBC article states "There are positive links between access to technology and feelings of well-being, a study claims".

As an amateur family historian who enjoys using a range of techie toys I must say that I concur with the results of the study outlined in this article. My toys have certainly enabled me to keep in touch with family members in farflung areas and to develop a whole web of online genie pals.

Family history update

Family history update

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Henwood Genealogy

Henwood Genealogy

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Ancestors honour medical pioneer | Australia Community | Stories about People from Australia | Finda

Good news story from Toowoomba

Ancestors honour medical pioneer | Australia Community | Stories about People from Australia | Finda

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Face to face with the 'lost' 85 Diggers of Fromelles

Face to face with the 'lost' 85 Diggers of Fromelles

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New South Wales: What's in a name?

New South Wales: What's in a name?

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UK appeal for relative - Star News Group

English lady is seeking news of John McIlwain from Ferntree Gully

UK appeal for relative - Star News Group

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Diatribe: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: FAMILY HISTORY

Post of interest to those with Greek ancestry.

Diatribe: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: FAMILY HISTORY

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Historian with a great past - Star News Group

Tribute to Victorian Genealogist, Eric Tetlow

Historian with a great past - Star News Group

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One Man, Two Names, Three Families, and More | Ancestry Magazine

Genealogy can be complicated but persistence pays off.

One Man, Two Names, Three Families, and More | Ancestry Magazine

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Matching genealogy, social networking - Lebanon Daily News

Matching genealogy, social networking - Lebanon Daily News

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School Reunions and Celebrations

Reading this post "Crowds honour schools' amazing records" in the Daily Mercury from Mackay Queensland reminded me of the value of attending school reunions - not just one's own but those occasions that celebrate centenaries and anniversaries of schools attended by ones ancestors. As the cited article shows one can find photographs and records on display that give valuable information about our ancestors.

I need to watch out for celebrations in my parents' old schools. I don't think that my grandparents were all lucky enough to receive formal education.

I notice that on 1-3 May Molong Central School in NSW is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. If you have ancestors from Molong it may be worth a trip.

Keneally's list turns up at the library

Read the Sydney Morning Herald's story of the amazing State Library of NSW find amongst papers it recently purchased.

Australians are media hogs | Libraries Interact

Australians are media hogs | Libraries Interact

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I wonder how many hours Australian genealogists spend in these pursuits.

Australia's oldest man

Australia's oldest man

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An Australian super-octogenarian has recorded his family history for future generations.

British Guide from The Guardian

From the Guardian Newspaper comes a set of online articles for Family Historians. The Guardian Guide to Family History "A guide covering everything from the basics of genealogy to the specialist archives that can help you trace your roots".