Research RESOURCES

Access to subscription websites

• ancestry.com (worldwide
• findmypast.com
• bda-onlineorg.au (Biographical Database of Australia)

Affiliate Library status with FamilySearch allowing access to a large number of digitsed images that are restricted and not available to individuals

An electronic database of people who are mentioned in our resources.

An extensive Library that includes books on a variety of topics of interest to researches, as well as research on specific families

A large archive of research completed over many years

NSW Registers of Baptisms, Burials and Marriages, 1787 - 1856 (microfilmed images of Parish Registers)

Transcribed Parish and Cemetery Records from the local area and beyond

Transcripts of Death Registers from the Maitland Court House, 1856 - 1945

Pioneer Registers from the local area and beyond

A large range of CDs and digital material from Australia and overseas

Transcribed Electoral Rolls from our local area and beyond

Maitland Council Rate Books for 1870 and 1871

Members can take advantage of Maitland & Beyond Family History's extensive and growing research material on any of its opening days.

Visitors are most welcome for a day-research fee of $10.

Reciprocal visits from other family history groups are also welcome.

Maitland & Beyond Family HIstory welcomes family history research enquires. 

Enquiries can be made in writing via email or post using the Research Referral Information  Form. 

Your research request will be acknowledged and forwarded on to one of our volunteer researchers. It will then be reviewed and assistance provided if possible. Fees may apply depending on the nature of the request.

MBFH can also be contacted by phone on  02 4905 1878 each Wednesday and Saturday during operating times.  Alternatively, if the phone is unattended, the option to leave a message is available. 

Be specific about what you are looking for.

Give as much information as you know.

Attach or send any records/documents  you may have that will identify the person(s) you want information about

• In Person:  Old Maitland Police Barracks, 17 Lindesay Street, EAST MAITLAND, NSW

• By Email:  mbfhresearch@tpgcom.au

• By Mail:  PO Box 247, MAITLAND, NSW, 2320

While every care has been taken in its preparation, Maitland & Beyond Family History Incorporated is not responsible for, and makes no representation or warranty in respect of the information, documents and materials provided (including the accuracy, adequacy, suitability or completeness of that information, documentation and materials).