The history of British convicts being sent to Australia goes back to 1787 and continued until 1868.
Approximately 160,000 convicts were transported during those years.
Tag Archives: FamilyHistory
Home Sweet Home
Every home has a story to tell – a history to be shared with others.
Canadian Immigration
There are reasons why our ancestors decided to settle in a new country. Looking into the economic and social history of their original countries may give us the answers to the question of why they decided to leave.
Lost in the Web?
There is such an abundance of information on the internet today, Wikis, databases, indexes, and archives – how do you narrow down your search to find the information you need?
Course Update! Planning a Research Trip
Recently updated, Planning a Research Trip including Salt Lake City, has valuable information on how to plan for a successful family history research trip. The course gives practical advice on making travel and accommodation arrangements as well as what to bring to libraries, archives, and repositories.