The Genealogical Society of Queensland conducts a program of events including classes, seminars, workshops and education sessions each year to provide our members and visitors with a wide variety of information on family history topics.
Our Special Interest Groups also hold meetings. Members of GSQ are welcome to attend.
See below on How to Book an Event
3 Part Program with Q & A at the end of each session. Saturday 20 January – 1 pm to 3 pm Session 1 Introduction to what will be covered in the three sessions General introduction to researching … Continue reading →
DNA has become an important tool in resolving DNA mysteries due to unknown parentage, loss of records etc. Like any record type there is a research process to follow for best results. Join Helen V Smith to discover what this … Continue reading →
Want to discover your Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors? Many people believe that researching Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors is impossible because of the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922. While many records were destroyed, others survived and have come … Continue reading →
During the morning of Sunday, 4 November 1855, James Gemmell, at Acrehead, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, “whilst adjusting his plaid previous to going to church, fell down suddenly, and was taken quite dead.”( Dumfries and Galloway Standard, 7 November 1855) This death … Continue reading →
This session will cover how to start your Italian family research. It begins with finding Australian arrivals and then moves back to researching in Italy. You’ll learn about the records held in Italy - how to find them, and how … Continue reading →
People search for their ancestors for several reasons. Some like to see how far back they can find the ancestors. Some like to find ancestors overseas, and then search forward to find relations living now. Some have been recommended by … Continue reading →
Wills are so important for developing family trees in the earlier 16th and 17th centuries where parish records are often incomplete or missing. This talk will discuss how wills fit in the context of estate planning, their importance to family … Continue reading →
This presentation covers resources, tips and tools to stretch your genealogy budget. Presenter: Jill Ball Jill Ball (GeniAus), a former librarian, teacher and IT specialist, is well known to the worldwide Genealogical community. She is a presenter on genealogical topics; … Continue reading →
Keen to know when your family first settled in an area? When they acquired the property? Who held it before them? Land records can answer these questions and much more. This talk focuses on the rural parts of Queensland where … Continue reading →
FamilySearch is so much more than just a family tree hosting platform. FamilySearch is a massive web site that is made up of dozens and dozens of different research tools. The site includes tools for learning and for reference. It … Continue reading →
On the Events Calendar find the event.
If you are a GSQ member you need to click on the Sign In.
Put in your email and password that you use to Sign In to your MembershipWorks personal portal.
The GSQ Member selection is at the top of the list. Select 1 for the quantity of tickets you require. Do not use the other boxes unless you are an Affiliate/Corporate Member of from QFHS as they have been given a special code to obtain a discount.
The program should automatically fill in your personal details into the boxes requiring information. If it does not then please enter all that is required.
If you are intending to pay by a Bank Transfer – please make sure it is a Yes in the box asking the question.
If you are not paying by Bank Transfer, please make sure it is a No.
If you are paying by Bank Transfer, just Click in the spot where the Bank Account details are and press Register.
If you are paying by Credit Card, put your name, credit card number, and expiration date in the boxes. Once those have been entered the provision for the CVC on your card will become visible. All of these details must be entered and then press Register.
You will be sent an email, straight away, with a copy of your registration to the event.
You must keep this registration as it has the link on it to attend the Zoom meeting.
Credit Card:
Can be used online, in person at GSQ or via telephone.
Direct Bank Transfer:
Transfer the funds to GSQ using GSQ’s bank details provided at the time of booking.
(Payment must received at least 2 days from booking the event)
Cash:
In person at GSQ
By phone:
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
In person:
Come into GSQ and have a library assistant help you complete the Online Registration you have chosen.
Remember:
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.
Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ’s control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.
