Frequently asked questions

Following are the answers to some questions we are often asked:

Do I have to be a member to use your library resources?
No, non-members are welcome at any time; however a fee of $5 per half day is payable.

My ancestors didn't live in the Inverell district so how can I research my family tree?
IDFHG has many interstate records as well as resources from other family history groups around NSW.
We also have access to some overseas records. Come in and ask what we can do to help you.

My grandparents are buried here. Can you tell me if there is a headstone and how to find it?
We have comprehensive listings of cemetery transcriptions and court house records for Inverell and
district which are used for this purpose.

Do you have information on local properties and villages?
Our library contains many references to district properties and villages.

My father attended (so-and-so) School. Is it still there and where will I find it?
Our library contains records of the location of various district schools as well as published school histories
which may be of assistance.

How do I record my family information?
Family record forms to use with your research may be downloaded from the following websites:-

http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/

http://www.aftc.com.au/FSC/FSC1.html

Last update
24 May, 2010