FACE TO FACE WORKSHOP

Struggling with using the Historical Land Records Viewer (HLRV)!

This workshop will:

• Demonstrate what is available in the HLRV
• Allow you to undertake your own research with support.

Members are asked to bring their own laptop to use in the Library. Power and free Wi Fi are available.

Presenter: Jeffrey Madsen

Jeff Madsen has had a long career in Information Technology using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software to prepare maps for Government, private enterprise and family researchers.

He has used the Historical Land Records Viewer (HLRV) since 1999 to access digitised Parish Maps and, more recently, to research NSW Historical Land Records for property owned by ancestors.

It became evident that this Spatial knowledge could be used in genealogical research. Using maps and investigating areas of historical geography would enhance family stories by finding information beyond names and dates.

Jeff regularly presents on the topic of NSW land research at Family History Societies and conferences.