Family history
Aboriginal Family History
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
The State Library of South Australia holds a wide cross section of information about South Australia and its people, some of which relates to Aboriginal people, but specific information regarding families can sometimes require broad research.
Almanacs and directories
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
- Last Updated Apr 23, 2013
Post Office directories and almanacs are a valuable source of information for family historians.
Ancestry.com
Provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. If you are clicking the link from within the Library, you will be connected to the Library edition with access to increased resources.
Provides instant access to a wide range of unique resources for genealogical and historical research. If you are clicking the link from within the Library, you will be connected to the Library edition with access to increased resources.
Australian convict records
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Between 1788 and 1868 about 160 000 British convicts were sent to Australia. This State Library of South Australia guide will assist you to locate worldwide resources for researching your convict ancestors.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Between 1788 and 1868 about 160 000 British convicts were sent to Australia. This State Library of South Australia guide will assist you to locate worldwide resources for researching your convict ancestors.
Births, deaths and marriages
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide includes information on cemeteries, church records, burials and probate (wills). Information for other states is also included.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide includes information on cemeteries, church records, burials and probate (wills). Information for other states is also included.
Census and muster records
- Last Updated Apr 1, 2013
A guide to the State Library of South Australia census and muster records for SA, Australia and the UK
- Last Updated Apr 1, 2013
A guide to the State Library of South Australia census and muster records for SA, Australia and the UK
Child welfare in South Australia
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
- Last Updated May 14, 2013
How to find information about adoption, fostering and children in institutional care, online and at the State Library of South Australia.
Church records
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
- Last Updated Feb 17, 2013
The State Library holds a number of Church records which may be useful to family historians
Electoral Rolls
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
- Last Updated May 28, 2013
Australian Electoral Rolls (Commonwealth) all States and Territories
Family history frequently asked questions
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
- Last Updated Feb 12, 2013
Designed by the State Library of South Australia for use in the Family History area to answer only the most frequently asked family history questions (FAQ). For further assistance please see our family history LibGuides on specific topics.
Family history service at the State Library of South Australia
- Last Updated May 17, 2013
An entry into our South Australian, Australian and international family history resources.
- Last Updated May 17, 2013
An entry into our South Australian, Australian and international family history resources.
Family History Starter Guide
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
For those new to family history and the State Library of South Australia collection, or for those needing a few tips and tricks
- Last Updated May 12, 2013
For those new to family history and the State Library of South Australia collection, or for those needing a few tips and tricks
Hospitals, nursing homes and public health in South Australia
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
- Last Updated Oct 9, 2012
Sources for historical information about South Australian health services. Includes information about where to find hospital records.
Immigration to South Australia
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
- Last Updated May 19, 2013
This State Library of South Australia guide has information on passenger lists, newspaper indexes and immigration schemes. It includes some resources about immigration to other states.
Manning Index of South Australian History
The Index contains many thousands of references to South Australian newspaper and magazine stories for the years 1837 to 1937. It also includes extensive selected text from the indexed publications, other primary and secondary sources and numerous extract
The Index contains many thousands of references to South Australian newspaper and magazine stories for the years 1837 to 1937. It also includes extensive selected text from the indexed publications, other primary and secondary sources and numerous extract
United Kingdom and Ireland Family History
- Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This guide includes information to trace your English, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish family history.
- Last Updated Apr 2, 2013
This guide includes information to trace your English, Scottish, Welsh and Cornish family history.
