The Genealogical Society Of Victoria Inc.
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VIC 3000
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The Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc.
The Genealogical Society of Victoria Inc. (GSV) is a prominent Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and assisting family history research in the state of Victoria. Established in 1941, the society has grown from a small group of enthusiasts to an organization with approximately 6,000 members, including staff and volunteers passionate about genealogy and historical research.
History and Mission
Founded with the aim of supporting genealogical research and preserving family histories, the society has become a hub for those interested in uncovering their ancestral roots, particularly within Victoria. The GSV serves as a resource center and community for genealogists, providing educational programs, research assistance, and access to extensive collections of genealogical records.
Collections and Resources
The GSV houses the largest family history collection in Victoria, including approximately 18,000 books, 56,000 microfiche, 1,350 microfilms, and a wide variety of pamphlets, maps, periodicals, CDs, and computer databases. The society's library is equipped with over 30 microfiche readers, eight microfilm readers, and 30 computers accessible to visitors.
Significant digital resources include over 1,300 digitized family histories and genealogical charts available online exclusively to members. The society maintains several unique databases and indexes, such as:
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Milestones: A comprehensive Victorian database of over 1 million entries covering births, baptisms, marriages, deaths, burials, and related records, including church registers, newspaper notices, obituaries, and cemetery transcriptions.
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Genealogical Index of Names (GIN): Containing over 3 million references to individuals found in the society’s holdings and other Victorian resources, indexed from directories, newspapers, hospital, criminal, passenger, parliamentary, school, and pioneer records.
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VicFamilies: A register documenting members' research interests in Victorian ancestry, listing more than 44,000 names.
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Scottish Places: A database of over 3,000 Scottish parishes and localities linked to the society’s collection of 1841 and 1851 census records and parish registers.
The GSV also offers a searchable online catalogue for its extensive collection and provides various research services to assist with family history tracing both within Australia and internationally.
Activities and Services
The Genealogical Society of Victoria organizes a broad range of educational workshops, classes, special interest groups, and webinars designed to support genealogists at all levels. It publishes a quarterly journal, Ancestor, containing articles on family history research methods, recent discoveries, and updates on society activities.
Members benefit from access to exclusive online databases, podcasts of weekly talks, research guides, and discounts on events and genealogy-related products. The society's online store caters to a global audience with resources and materials for family historians worldwide.
Contribution to Genealogical Research
As a key institution in Victoria’s genealogical community, the GSV plays a vital role in preserving historical records and facilitating genealogical research. Its extensive collections and supportive community make it an indispensable resource for those seeking to explore their family history, especially within Victoria but also beyond, including other Australian states and international contexts.
This summary reflects the Genealogical Society of Victoria’s commitment to genealogical education, research facilitation, and preservation of historical family records, contributing significantly to the heritage and personal histories of its members and the wider public.[1][2][3][5]
[1] https://www.gsv.org.au [2] https://www.familyhistoryfederation.com/societies-the-genealogical-society-of-victoria [3] https://www.gsv.org.au/our-collection [4] https://www.victoriags.org [5] https://www.findmypast.com.au/articles/family-history-federation-members/genealogical-society-of-victoria
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Events at GSV in November 2025 Please register on the website: https://www.gsv.org.au/current-and-upcoming-events **Public Holiday - Melbourne Cup Day ** Please note that the GSV Library will be closed for the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday on November 4, 2025. *DNA Study Group Convener: Maureen Trotter. This discussion circle is intended for intermediate to advanced genetic genealogy users. 04 Nov 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm *GSV Writers Discussion Circle Whether you are just starting or an experienced writer, the GSV Writers Circle connects you with like-minded, supportive members who want to make their family history research into readable stories. 05 Nov 2025 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm *Early English Discussion Circle Are you having problems finding those pre-1800s ancestors? Where can you go from here? What other sources can be used? 07 Nov 2025 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm **Library Research Day GSV** The GSV library will be open on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 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 preceding Friday. You can make your reservation by reaching out to us via phone or email. 08 Nov 2025 10:00 am to 03:00 pm *Irish Ancestry Discussion Circle Our November meeting is a face to face meeting only at the Kathleen Syme library in Faraday St, Carlton. The speaker is Damian Gleeson, a genealogist and historian specialising in Irish-Australia research. He will present on Irish convicts transported to New South Wales with particular emphasis on marriage, bigamy, and family estates. 08 Nov 2025 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm *England and Wales Discussion Circle The meetings of England & Wales Circle will focus on topics that are pertinent to the whole of England and Wales. 14 Nov 2025 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm *ScotlandsPeople Presenters: John Blackwood and Paula Mitchell The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk "is the official Scottish Government site for searching government records and archives. In this site you have access to the statutory registers of births, marriages and deaths; census returns; church records; evaluation rolls; and legal records from Scotland's courts of law including Kirk Sessions records". 17 Nov 2025 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm *British India Discussion Circle The British India Discussion Circle is for GSV members researching their family history in India between 1599 and Independence in 1947. 18 Nov 2025 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm *FamilySearch Labs - New site features talk Speaker: Jenny Harkness from FamilySearch FamilySearch are developing new and potential site features which they are sharing with users before releasing them. These experimental features may be found through the FamilySearch Labs link on their home page. Jenny Harkness will talk about these new features and especially the Full Text Search function which provides the ability to search records before they are indexed. 19 Nov 2025 10:30 am to 11:30 am *Joint Meeting - ISG & SAG Canada USA Group 22 Nov 2025 10:00 am to 12:00 pm *Scottish Discussion Circle Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard. The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 3rd Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history etc 22 Nov 2025 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm *Family History Tips and Tools Discussion Circle Convenor: Rebecca Landy Another in our State to State series: President of the Tasmanian Family History Society, Robyn Gibson will give us a summary of the TFHS branches and the resources they hold. 26 Nov 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm *Convicts and Transportation Discussion Circle 27 Nov 2025 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm *Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle Convenors: Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine. Finishing the year with a planning meeting and VicTas Book Club. 28 Nov 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (fb)
Do you have a "Grandma Scott" with five sons in your family tree? This photo, with that information on the back, has been found in Melbourne. Could they be your Scott ancestors? If so, look for Juliette's post in Unidentified photos Australia (fb)
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What a fantastic resource for anyone looking to trace their family history! The support and knowledge available through the GSV community is truly invaluable. 🌳❤️detail |
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I’ve always been curious about my ancestry and the GSV offers so many opportunities to explore family stories. Can’t wait to join and start my journey! 🧬📜detail |
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Welcome to the GSV Main navigation Welcome to the GSV Discover a world of family history at the Genealogical Society of Victoria GSV and be part of a community of members staff and volunteers dedicated to promoting and assisting family history research. Find out about joining our society to obtain access to our collections webinars and research services. Benefit from a wide range of supportive special interest groups workshops classes and knowledgeable individuals. Check out our opening timesand come and visit our Library.
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