Tell Me About: The Ryerson Index

Tell Me About:  The Ryerson Index

When:  Monday 23 February 7pm-8pm

Cost:  FHACT members: $10.50.  Non-members: $15.00

 All welcome.  Members and guests interested in attending should register for this event here. After registering to attend, you will receive an email with the Zoom link.

The Ryerson Index is a free online index of death notices from Australian newspapers, spanning more than two centuries—from the Sydney Gazette of 1803 through to notices published within the last week.

The Index also includes a wealth of additional materials, such as funeral notices, selected probate notices, and obituaries. These can provide valuable clues about family relationships, locations, dates, and community connections.

Ryerson’s Shari-Lei will join us for an information session meant for family historians of all experience levels. Shari will show us how to search the Ryerson Index effectively, what information it can reveal, and explore ways to use it alongside other family history resources.

Our Tell Me About… sessions are short talks designed to give family history researchers a clear and engaging introduction to a specific topic. Whether you’re just starting out, returning to research after a break, or looking to broaden your existing knowledge, these sessions offer something for everyone.

Each session provides an overview rather than an in-depth workshop — enough to explain the “what”, “why” and “where to next”, and point you towards useful records, resources and further avenues of research. They’re ideal for sparking ideas, refreshing knowledge, and helping you decide what to explore in more detail.

Look out for more Tell me About sessions in the coming weeks and months.