Welcome to the GSV Blog | Genealogical Society of Victoria

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the Genealogical Society of Victoria currently stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, their Elders past and present, and those young people destined to become leaders.

At this Blog - Family History Matters - you can find news and reports of the activities of the Genealogical Society of Victoria (GSV) and articles of interest about family history and genealogy.

Members can keep in touch and visitors can discover what the GSV offers.

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Do you have a special object that has become a family treasure?

Tue, 23/07/2024 - 17:19

It may be a silver spoon, or a book, or a piece of furniture, or a photograph, or a painting, or even a thimble? All these treasures will have a story behind… Read more

Welsh Research Discussion Circle

Mon, 15/07/2024 - 13:31

Inaugural Meeting – Thursday 8 August at 10.30am Are you researching Welsh ancestors? Have you favourite sources of information that you can share? Are you… Read more

GSV Writing Prize 2024

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 12:42

Do you have a story to tell? Does your family tree have a villain or a saint; a rejected suitor, or a devoted lover; a wild adventurer or a contented stay-at… Read more

‘Finding Family’ - Workshop on Family Searching

Mon, 01/07/2024 - 19:59

‘Finding Family’ is a one-day seminar organised by Uniting Heritage Service to help people seeking family, known or unknown. It is particularly relevant to… Read more

Scottish Research Day for Non-Members

Thu, 20/06/2024 - 21:35

The Genealogical Society of Victoria is delighted to invite non-members to our library to learn about and spend time researching your family story in Scotland… Read more

It's not too late. Our future will help you discover your past.

Sat, 15/06/2024 - 09:28

A quick reminder that the 30 June financial year end is fast approaching and donations to GSV are tax-deductible and very much appreciated. The GSV is a place… Read more

Can you help?

Tue, 11/06/2024 - 13:08

We are looking for volunteers who have hidden talents and are willing to help us out. Perhaps you have experience from your working life, or with another… Read more

“Exotic” DNA in your DNA profile?

Mon, 10/06/2024 - 10:10

Do you have some fractions of “exotic” DNA in your DNA profile? Has that been a bit of a surprise to you? Should you take these small parcels seriously, or are… Read more

Our future will help you discover your past.

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 09:01

The GSV is a place where members volunteer to assist other members to research their family histories, aided by a small but highly experienced team of… Read more

An Evening Event: Educating our Ancestors in the 19th Century

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 19:37

England and Wales Discussion Circle Tuesday, 28 May 7:30 – 9:00pm via Zoom Caning, flicks to the ear, a dunce’s cap: I’d heard of those punishments being used… Read more

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