Family History Stories & Case Studies

Explore detailed family history stories, local lineage projects, and research case studies written by AAGRA members.

The Odd Fellows in Penola

Judy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:49:03+08:00

Image 1: Archibald Thomas Lyle PEAKE, Secretary of the Loyal

The Odd Fellows in PenolaJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:49:03+08:00

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Image 1: Grench Natalino (Courtesy of Ann's client Paul) Image

From Malta to Libya to Melbourne: A Family Story Uncovered Through ResearchJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:50:27+08:00

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Images from "Unsplash" By Phoebe Wilken I always find it

Conquering the family treeJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:56:08+08:00

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Image: Roy and Andrew Baker By Frances Cairns

Father and Son ReunitedJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:56:35+08:00

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By Teresa Collis Image from Ancestry.com, courtesy of National Archives

Desperately Seeking SusanJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T08:58:03+08:00

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By Rebecca Spiers My client had been searching for her

DNA & Service RecordsJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T09:03:30+08:00

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In June AAGRA received a research query from an adoptee

AAGRA members success finding the father of an adoptee.Judy Purkiss2026-09-15T09:17:53+08:00

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By Judy Purkiss MAAGRA Family stories are passed down over

Case Study – The Truth Behind Family StoriesJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T09:18:42+08:00

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AAGRA member Dr Nathan Scudder with Dr Dennis McNevin spoke,

How to catch a killer with your own DNAJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T09:19:40+08:00

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By Sue McBeth In my 40+ years in genealogy

Funny and Interesting AnecdotesJudy Purkiss2026-09-15T09:19:48+08:00