Current and Upcoming Events

The GSV Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support for writers of family history. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their family histories, especially those embarking on their… Read More

Are you having problems finding those pre-1800s ancestors?

Where can you go from here? What other sources can be used?… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

Learn how to get full value from your Ancestry DNA test result. Learn about linking your DNA to your tree, managing multiple tests, and… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are familiar with DNA terminology and available… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of the England & Wales Discussion Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent to the whole of England… Read More

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, May 11, 2024, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the… Read More

Join our vibrant Irish Ancestry Discussion Circle with a focus on:

• Exploring Irish History and Genealogy in Australia.
• … Read More

For May, members who missed out on presenting their short talk at our April meeting with the title 'My Ancestor was a .... (insert occupation here) will have their opportunity. Each presentation will be anywhere from one to… Read More

CANCELLED for May, 2024 and combined with Family History Tools & Tips on Wednesday May 22, 2024 from 10:30 am.

Convener: David Down. Presented via Zoom.

The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable members to ask… Read More

Discover what the International Settlers Group has to offer:

Research Assistance: Receive expert guidance for your genealogical research, both in Australia and abroad.
Connection and Collaboration: Forge valuable connections with… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

Learn how to group your matches into related grandparent groups.  This session will explain methods such as the Leeds Method and Auto… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

For GSV members only. Free of charge.

Aim: To understand and gain further… Read More

For May, 2024 and combining with The Good Oil circle, Meg Bate will present and lead a discussion on internet searching techniques, especially for OCR scanned documents.… Read More

How long since you've used GIN, VicFamilies, Milestones or Digger? Meg Bate will talk to us about these very useful GSV databases.

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV… Read More

Unlocking the Past: England & Wales Discussion Circle

The meetings of the England & Wales Discussion Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent to the whole of England… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

The Ancestry ThruLines feature provides you with another way to view your matches and potentially identify new ancestors.  The… Read More

Convener: Maureen Trotter. This discussion circle has been started for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. It is a self help group for people who are familiar with DNA terminology and available… Read More

The GSV Writers Circle is a discussion group that offers ongoing support for writers of family history. Our Circle encourages and helps its members to write their family histories, especially those embarking on their… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

Do you have ancestors in the north of England? We are an enthusiastic group that meets to discuss research and share interests in the north of England, covering the historical counties of Northumberland, Westmorland,… Read More

Convener: Jenny Redman. Held via Zoom.

We will be discussing researching your ancestors in the counties that make up the Midlands of England: Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire,… Read More

Calling all GSV members delving into their family history within the picturesque South West counties of Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. Join us in the South West England Research &… Read More

The GSV is a leading Australian family history society and exists to assist Members in tracing their ancestors and to promote the study of genealogy.

This session will examine who we are, how we… Read More

The GSV library will be open this Saturday, June 15, 2024, welcoming you from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on… Read More

This class is being presented on Zoom. 

Methodology and resources. A planned approach to starting your family history. Searching, recording, staying on track, avoiding the pitfalls ... there is much to learn from our experienced… Read More

All GSV, Scottish Discussion Circle members and friends welcome.

More information about the Scottish Discussion Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

A greater number of cousin matches increases the chance of solving family mysteries and extending your family tree.  You can increase the… Read More

The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947.

For GSV members only. Free of charge.

Aim: To understand and gain further… Read More

Convener: David Down. Presented via Zoom.

The Good Oil sessions are designed to enable members to ask questions and to share their ideas, tips and tricks about a wide range of subjects relating to family history research.… Read More

Our Tips & Tools forum examines the sources of family history information and explores how to use them more effectively.

Each session aims to provide… Read More

The London and South-East Counties Discussion Circle is for GSV Members who are researching their family history in London and the surrounding counties of Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,… Read More

The Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in these two States. This meeting will take place on Zoom, and registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link.
Convener: Jackie van… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

Chromosome browsers are a useful tool to visualise your matching DNA segments and provide insight into your connection to matches.  This… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

Learn how to construct a genetic family tree and how to use the site DNA Painter to understand your inheritance and DNA matches.  The… Read More

Presenter: Alan Rhodes presents online via Zoom. 

The session will explore additional features and tools on DNA Painter available if you subscribe to this very useful site.  The session… Read More