Three experienced researchers will talk to you about the records that are available for you to search regarding England and Wales – Pauline Williams; Scotland – Ailsa Corlett; and Ireland – Helen Connor.

Come join them and learn how to locate those records that you need in order to enhance your research skills and knowledge.

Presenter:
Pauline Williams

Pauline has been researching her family history for almost 40 years. Her research has primarily been in England, with links on her maternal line to Wales, America, and Norway. She has undertaken numerous research projects across a wide range of topics. As a life member of the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ), Pauline has filled a variety of roles including convenor of the GSQ Writing Group since 2011. She was editor of the quarterly journal Generation for several years and joint editor of Queenslanders: Pioneer families 1859-1901, published by GSQ in 2009. The author of many articles, Pauline is a frequent blogger for GSQ as well as a regular presenter of courses at GSQ, Brisbane City Council Libraries, and elsewhere. Pauline holds a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Public Administration, and Graduate Certificate in Arts (Writing, Editing and Publishing) from The University of Queensland.

Presenter:
Ailsa Corlett

Ailsa has always been interested in family history, starting in 1989 after a trip to Central Otago and seeing photos and dresses of her Paternal ancestors in the Cromwell Museum. Being the eldest grandchild, her grandmother also told her stories and she obtained many of those wonderful little trinkets that get handed out.
Worked as a professional genealogist in the 1990’s specialising in NZ research for Australians. She was accredited under AAGRA. Now retired is very involved with GSQ and helps to run the website, the Monday and Wednesday Zooms as well as the FHTech group.
As the majority of her ancestors come from Scotland – from the Highlands to the Lowlands and in between, she has built up a great knowledge of Scottish Records, how to research quickly and efficiently to make the most of what is available now online. DNA indicates she is 95% Scottish.

Presenter:
Helen Connor

Helen is passionate about history and addicted to family history, she has researched her family in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, England, Scotland, and Barbados for over thirty years.
Helen currently shares the role of webcoorindator; Monday Morning Zoom and Family History Tech with Ailsa Corlett. These meetings are important for the social aspect of GSQ membership as it fosters a community spirit of like-minded people, and it encourages members to share research stories. She is also the editor for eNews each month.
Helen has been a part of GSQ for many years and previously served on the Management Committee as Secretary from 2013 until 2016 and was part of the team that organised the move from East Brisbane to Wishart.
Helen has completed the Society of Australian Genealogists’ Certificate in Genealogical Research and has completed the University of Tasmania Diploma in Family History. In addition, she holds a Master’s in health policy (by research), a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion, and a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons).

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