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Searching databases – misspelt names

Searching databases – misspelt names

When searching databases or online digitised newspapers remember that names can be misspelt so if the correct spelling returns no matches try searching for different variations of a name eg for surnames think of the different ways it might be spelt, eg Clark or Clarke.

I searched the digitised version of the Brisbane Courier on the NLA website, http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home , for the name Stuart Tichborne but there were no matches.  I then searched under just the surname Tichborne and discovered the newspaper reporter had misspelt the name Stuart as Stewart.  In the death index his name is listed as Stuart.

Google Your Genealogy with GSQ - 24.07.11, 1:00pm

The Genealogy Society of Qld Inc. presents

Google Your Genealogy

This will be a practical session using GSQ computers.  Judy Lofthouse, the Computer Interest Group Coordinator will demonstrate techniques to optimise family history searches on Google.  Attendees are requested to bring names to research.

When:    Sunday 24th July                1:00pm to 3:00pm  (for immediate start)

Where:  GSQ Library                38 Fisher Street                East Brisbane QLD

Costs:    $20.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited due to computers being used during the session.  Members and visitors are welcome.

Time: 1:00pm

Date: Sun 24th Jul, 2011

Location: GSQ, 38 Fisher St, East Brisbane

My email is: moc.dnopgib@501nekener

My address is: 38 Fisher Street, East Brisbane

My phone number is: 07 38915085

My website is: http://www.gsq.org.au

Immigration and shipping Records - Redcliffe Library

Stephanie Ryan from the State Library of Queensland will give a presentation on immigration and shipping records in the meeting rooms at Redcliffe Library

Date: Thursday afternoon, 12 May 2011,

Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm  Bookings essential on 3283 0249.

Redcliffe Library - Introduction to the Qld State Archives

Ever wondered what records you can find at the Queensland State Archives?  Come along to this free seminar to learn what records are available and how to search to find what you are looking for.

Jane Wassel from the State Library will be giving this informative talk.Dates / Times: Redcliffe Library, 15 March 2011, 9.00am - 12.00pmCost: FreeBookings: Bookings for this event are required.Contact: Redcliffe Library (07) 3283 0311Redcliffe.library@moretonbay.qld.gov.au