• Before submitting this form, you may find it helpful to prepare an Ancestry Chart (also known as a Pedigree Chart) with a Family Group Sheet for each couple of interest.
• There are 3 ways of preparing an Ancestry Chart or a Family Group Sheet:
  1. Generate it from your genealogy software and save it as a PDF.
  2. Download a blank form, print it, fill it in by hand, scan it, and save it as PDF or JPG.
  3. Download a blank form, enter the details into the PDF, and save the PDF.
• You can download a blank Ancestry Chart (PDF) here: Blank Ancestry Chart
• You can download a blank Family Group Sheet (PDF) here: Blank Family Group Sheet
• Please show known facts and sources for these facts.
• An example of an Ancestry Chart can be found here: Sample Ancestry Chart
• An example of a Family Group Sheet can be found here: Sample Family Group Sheet

Non-Members Quick Look-up Service

• This service is limited to one query at a time for a 20-minute look-up of a record accessible from our library, or we may be able to advise you where records are held.
• A Quick Look-up is best used in those situations where you know the record you want but can't visit the GSV Library to view it.
• We will notify you if your request does not qualify and may advise you to submit an extended research request.
• Digital images may be included in the reply.
• On receipt of a reply, you are welcome to send another question.
• The cost is $20.00 per request.
• If you have any questions, please contact us at: research@gsv.org.au

Before submitting this form, you may find it helpful to prepare an Ancestry Chart (also known as a Pedigree Chart) with a Family Group Sheet for each couple of interest.