LMFHG on WikiTree

Since our Open Day in May several LMFHG members have been working on adding their ancestors to the Wikitree site.

One of our members said "I am committed to Wikitree as a collaborative tree. I am working to ensure that my ancestors' and forebears' stories are not lost so I aim to give them all a profile on this platform. It's a future-proofing exercise." 

We were enthused by the presentation on WikiTree from Veronica Williams who convinced us of the value of using WikiTree as a platform to preserve the stories of our ancestors and those who have gone before us. Following on from that event we had a further discussions at our in person and online meetings. Several members are actively working on adding profiles to Wikitree.

As part of the preparation for her presentation Veronica set up a Page on WikiTree for those interested in researching the area. WikiTree members are able to add to and edit that page which is available from this link. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Lake_Macquarie_Family_History_Group 

LMFHG Category on WikiTree

Users of WikiTree are encouraged to add Categories to the person profiles to the site. These categories may relate to occupations, places (including cemeteries), events, military units and honours and awards.

Currently among those categories there are :

50 Profiles categorised in Boolaroo
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Boolaroo%2C_New_South_Wales

198 Profiles categorised in Carey Bay
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Carey_Bay%2C_New_South_Wales

58 Profiles categorised in Catherine Hill Bay 
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Catherine_Hill_Bay%2C_New_South_Wales

47 Profiles categorised in St Patrick's and St Brigid's Catholic Cemetery, Cooranbong
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:St_Patrick%27s_and_St_Brigid%27s_Catholic_Cemetery%2C_Cooranbong%2C_New_South_Wales

16 Profiles categorised in The Dudley Colliery Disaster 1898
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Dudley_Colliery_Disaster%2C_New_South_Wales%2C_1898

16 Profiles categorised as Members of the Lake Macquarie Family History Group
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Members_of_the_Lake_Macquarie_Family_History_Group

65 Profiles categorised in Morisset Cemetery
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Morisset_Cemetery%2C_Morisset%2C_New_South_Wales

119 Profiles categorised in Toronto Cemetery
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:Toronto_Cemetery%2C_Toronto%2C_New_South_Wales

109 Profiles categorised in West Wallsend
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:West_Wallsend%2C_New_South_Wales

Death of Old Identity

1921 'OLD IDENTITY', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 15 November, p. 4. , viewed 16 Sept 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162801396

On this day - Boat Launch at Marmong Point

1944 'Veteran's Launching', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 9 November, p. 3. , viewed 16 Sept 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article156596205

 

100 Years Ago - A Family of Fields

Mrs Edith Field of Awaba, who passed away 100 years ago, left behind a large family of descendants.

1925 'AWABA.', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 25 September, p. 8. , viewed 22 Jun 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article139862908

General Meeting this Saturday

 We look forward to seeing members and guests at our next General Meeting. 

President, Cheryl-Ann, is hoping to meet and chat with members.

Vice-President, Jill, our guest speaker, will talk about her One-Place Study - CareyBay2283 - People and Places Past and Present and the resources she uses to manage the project.

Meet our New President

At the LMFHG Annual General Meeting in August we welcomed a new President, Cheryl-Ann Leggatt, to our Group. She follows Past President, Dr Patrick Bradbery. We thank Patrick for his commitment and contributions to our Group.

Cheryl-Ann has been researching her family history for over 30 years, beginning in the time of microfiche; microfilm and letter writing to get answers.

She has been learning formally about genealogy since 2010 beginning with an Australian/New Zealand Genealogy course through the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and, more recently, was amongst the first intake for the Diploma of Family History offered by the University of Tasmania graduating from that in 2018.

Cheryl-Ann at Australasian Congress - Brisbane, March 2025

Cheryl-Ann has strong commitment Lifelong Learning that is demonstrated by her attendance at many online and in person family history events.  She has attended annual State Conferences since 2012, only missing one or two.  She has participated in two Australasian Congresses, the latest being in Brisbane this year. Cheryl-Ann is a supporter of many online and in-person family and local history events in the Hunter area. Cheryl-Ann has further demonstrated her commitment by being involved in local and regional family history organisations.

Among her ancestors Cheryl-Ann has members of the First Fleet and several other convicts.  Two of her  grandparents' ancestors were born on Norfolk Island.

In 1991 Cheryl-Ann, who was born in the Blue Mountains, moved to the Hunter area where she and her husband have raised three children aged 33, 25 and 17. 

As one of the newer members of the Lake Macquarie Family History Group Cheryl-Ann is keen to get to know members and learn about their family histories and ideas. She says "I am approachable, love new ideas and if I do something wrong or you think something can be improved, please speak to me."

We wish Cheryl-Ann a happy and fruitful term as our President.

On this Day - Wedding at Teralba

 Report of a wedding celebrated in August1939 at Teralba.

1939 'WEDDINGS', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), 26 August, p. 5. , viewed 16 Sept 2025, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article133726831