Family History

A scene from a play in the early stages of development. In this scene Dr Redfern and Commissioner Bigge discuss a number of matters.

The story of Private Edward Redfern who joined the 13th Battalion in October 1914. A privilege and an honour to tell his story from Newcastle to the Dardanelles.

Carole and I discussed a whole range of topics including my Redfern ancestors, writing projects and much more on this episode of the Essential Genealogist podcast.

The use of DNA in solving family history dilemmas is a very important consideration for the modern genealogist. Here are 5 tops tips for how to use DNA effectively.

To honour my 50% Irish DNA Heritage this montage has been created for you to enjoy, accompanied by myself on the piano with spectacular images from photographers at unsplash.com

There have been many positives in relation to my Family History during 2021. Here is a summary of some, inspired by the challenge set by geniaus.

Robert Redfern (my 3rd great grandfather) arrived in the colony of New South Wales in 1825 and received a land grant of 2000 acres. How did he come to receive this land grant?

Here are six tips to assist you take your family history research further. Being an active member and contributor to the family history community is important.

Are you wanting to start your family research of ancestors who lived in New South Wales? These top sites will give you a great head start on where to start looking.

The question of where my 3rd great grandfather, Robert Redfern, was born has led to some exciting discoveries, including DNA revelations.