Australia, Tasmania, Miscellaneous Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection dates from the years 1829 through 1961.

Records from the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office. The collection contains land, school, court, and occupation records.

For a list of record categories currently published in this collection, select the Browse link from the collection landing page.

Citation for This Collection
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.

Record Content
The key genealogical facts found in this collection may include the following information:


 * Profession of recorder
 * Height
 * Age
 * Complexion
 * Portrait of Self
 * Full Name
 * Nickname
 * Place of birth
 * Marital Status

Begin your search
For you to locate land records of your ancestors in this collection, it would be helpful to know the following information:


 * Ancestor's name
 * Place of residence at the time of event
 * Approximate year of birth

Searching the Images
To search the collection select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record Category” ⇒Select the “Record Type” ⇒Select the “Year Range, and Archival Number” which will take you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Websites

 * Tasmania Miscellaneous Collections
 * Tasmanian Records on Findmypast.com.au
 * National Library of Australia

Related Wiki Articles

 * Australia Land and Property
 * Australia Schools
 * Australia Court Records

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection
"Australia, Tasmania, Miscellaneous Records 1829-1961", images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org: accessed 14 March 2012), Occupation and Guild records &gt; Copies of certificates of service as a mine winding engine driver &gt; 1893-1894, LID23/1/2 &gt; Image 50 of 140 Images &gt; certificate number 219, John Robinson, 2 September 1834; citing Australia, Tasmania, Heritage Office, Miscellaneous Records, Tasmanian Archive, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.