Current and Upcoming Events

Are you having problems finding those pre-1800s ancestors?

Where can you go from here? What other sources can be used?… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent… Read More

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, May 10, 2025, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the… Read More

Irish Melbourne on the Kulin lands, 1835-2024
Presented by Dr Val Noone

As noted above, our May 2025 meeting will feature a presentation you should not miss!

Join our vibrant… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

Session 2: Shared Matches: Our Connection to Cousins

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have… Read More

An Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Australian Science & Innovation:
A web resource for family and local history research… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

The Genealogical Society of Victoria and the Descendants of Convicts Group are delighted to announce their amalgamation. With a long history of association, this re-merger brings together the resources, volunteers and knowledge of both… Read More

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent… Read More

Convenor: Rebecca Landy

Our Tips & Tools forum examines the sources of family history information and explores how to use them more effectively.

Convener: Maureen Trotter. 

This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are… Read More

Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. Our varied program includes writing… Read More

The Welsh Research Discussion Circle provides a chance for those tracing Welsh ancestry to share knowledge and experience and for those new to Welsh research to gain some hints. Members discuss what resources they have used, local… Read More

Session 3: Clustering DNA Matches

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More

Convenor: Jenny Redman.

We will be discussing researching your ancestors in the counties that make up the Midlands of England: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire,… Read More

Calling all GSV members delving into their family history within the picturesque South West counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Join us in the South West England Research &… Read More

The GSV Library will be closed on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

However, we are pleased to inform you that the library will be open on the second Saturday of each month. To secure your visit, please… Read More

Convenors: Barbara Beaumont, Peter Collins, and Brian Reid.

Do you have ancestors in the north of England? We are an enthusiastic group that meets to discuss research and share interests in the… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

Aim: To understand and gain further knowledge of our ancestors' connections to, and lives in,… Read More

Convener: David Down. 

The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable members to ask questions and to share their ideas, tips and tricks about a wide range of subjects relating to family history research. 
… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, June 21, 2025, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on… Read More

This class is being presented on Zoom. 

Methodology and resources. A planned approach to starting your family history. Searching, recording, staying on track, avoiding the pitfalls ... there is much to learn from our experienced… Read More

Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard.  The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 3rd Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and… Read More

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will… Read More

Session 4: Research Objectives and Tree Building

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have… Read More

Researching your Scottish Ancestry back from Victoria to Scotland

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Victoria to their ancestors in Scotland
… Read More

Presenter: John Blackwood.

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish… Read More

Session 5: Confirming Your Tree and Solving Mysteries

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and… Read More

Session 6: Digging Deeper

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with… Read More

Session 7: Sharing Your Progress

Convenor: Maureen Trotter will lead sessions providing ample time for questions and discussion.

If you have tested your DNA with Ancestry and wish to learn some… Read More