The WorldGenWeb Project
This site divides the world into 15 world regions. One of the regions is the Pacific. The PolynesiaGenWeb Project 'Genealogy and History from the Islands of Polynesia' includes Aotearoa/New Zealand (New Zealand Genweb), Samoa, Cook Islands etc.
New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Access to indexes for these records are available free of charge.
National Archives of Ireland
This site holds a wide range of records relating to of convicts from Ireland to Australia covering the period 1788 to 1868. To mark the Australian Bicentenary in 1988, the Taoiseach presented microfilms of the most important of these records to the Government and People of Australia as a gift from the Government and People of Ireland.
The index to the Irish Transportation Records is available here for online searching. The films are held in the Family History Collection at shelf number 2 AUS IRL.
Latter Day Saints' FamilySearch
This is a major resources, with references to nearly 400 million mainly birth and marriage events. Consider using the Custom Search option for a more focused search strategy. Also gives details of over 2 million rolls of microfilm and hundreds of thousands of books and maps described and catalogued. The microfilm and microfiche are available through LDS Family History Centres and also through the Auckland Research Centre.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Web
A major point of access to the world of family history on the internet. Tens of thousands of links organised by country and subject.
Coraweb
A similar gateway to Cyndis list. It's smaller and easier to navigate.
UK and Ireland Genealogical Information Service (GENUKI).
Try this site if your interests rest primarily in the British Isles. It provides access by geographical areas or by subject.
National Archives
Formerly known as the Public Record Office of England, Wales and the United Kingdom, this site holds a wide range of family history resources. The 1901 census is available online. The index is free. There is a charge to view the transcriptions.
A2A - Access to Archives
This site contains catalogues describing archives held locally in England and Wales and dating from the eighth century to the present day. |
