Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ancestry Library Edition


Ancestry includes over 4 billion records, including census data, birth, death & marriage records, photos and more. It includes extensive coverage of American and British records, as well as records from many other parts of the world including Australia.

Please Note: this database is only available within the Library. It can be accessed from Webzone, Circulation and Work room PCs.

More Information
CGD Fact Sheet
Proquest Website

Questions
Email the answers to the following questions to DHutch@cgd.vic.gov.au

1. Which tab (Historical Records, Stories & Publications OR Photos & Maps) would you search to find marriage records?

2. What does soundex search mean?

3. Using the Advanced Search option search for exact matches for Debra Hutchinson born in London, England. How many matches?

4. What is Debra Hutchinson's mother's maiden name for 1 of the records?

5. Using the Browse Location option (to find Browse Location click Search Tab and then scroll down to Browse location) what Australian Census & Voter lists are available?

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