Family history eresources and indexes

State Library of Queensland's family history eresources and indexes can lead you to relevant information about your family. 

Find information about ancestors in indexes to Queensland material held at State Library. Discover databases with information from Australia and around the world. Learn about what other family history eresources are available.

State Library indexes free online

Index to appointments and removals of Queensland railway employees

Index to appointments and removals of employees of the Southern and Western Railway, Traffic Branch, Queensland 

Index to persons called before Queensland Government Committees

Colonial Secretary's letters received re Moreton Bay 1822-1860

The following can be searched through the One Search catalogue State Library Family History Indexes:

Most of the material indexed is located on microfilm on level 3.

eresources accessible with a library membership anywhere

These eresources can be accessed for free, both at State Library and at home, if you are a library member.

eresources accessible and free only onsite at State Library

Subscription eresources that State Library funds include:

Check the One Search online catalogue for specific titles.

eresources free anywhere via State Library website

Useful websites for family historians is a collection of quality websites selected by information professionals for family and local historians. It includes sites from across Australia and overseas. Links to the most important parts of a website are included.

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View our guide to the family history CD-ROMs in the collection

There are 4 CD-ROM computers in the family history area.

View the entire document or select one of the following sections.