Once again, it has been an absolute pleasure to contribute to the blogs of GSQ (Genealogical Society of Queensland) in 2025 as a guest blogger. Below you can find a summary of each of the three blogs and then access the blogs in full at their blog site. I look forward to contributing again in 2026 and already have some ideas in mind for topics and themes. Happy reading and please feel free to comment on each blog as your feedback provides inspiration and thought for both myself and fellow genealogists.

Metaphors We Live By:
Phrases That Capture the Genealogical Journey

This reflective blog explores the metaphorical language family historians use to describe the research experience. From ‘chasing shadows’ to ‘breaking through brick walls’, metaphors shape how we think, feel, and talk about the journey. The post reveals how these phrases capture the excitement, frustration, and joy of discovery, offering a fresh perspective on the emotional landscape of genealogy.

05 May 2025 | Read More …

Why Addresses Matter in Family History

Centred on the power of place, this blog examines how something as simple as an address can unlock layers of personal and social history. From tracking family movements to understanding neighbourhoods and uncovering unexpected relationships, addresses offer clues that deepen our understanding of daily life. Blending memory with method, the post shows how these small details can transform a research journey.

17 August 2025 | Read More …

The Ground Beneath Their Feet:
Discovering Family Stories through Land Records

This blog explores how land records reveal rich, place-based stories about our ancestors. Moving beyond the usual birth, marriage, and death events, it shows how maps, titles, leases, and parish plans expose the circumstances, movements, and aspirations of past generations. It highlights how understanding the land (its custodianship, ownership, and transformation), can deepen our appreciation of the world our families inhabited.

02 November 2025 | Read More …