Databases and Indexes

Further details of many of these database indexes may be available through the Geelong Family History Group.

Make sure you look at the two Research Options on their website and most importantly follow the link to the GFHG Research Files Catalogue List to check for these or many more indexes and documents.

• Geelong Protestant Orphan Asylum index of minute books

NOTE: the minute books are RESTRICTED records.  YOU may not be eligible to view them

• Geelong Family History Group document [B/HOS/18].  SOME further detail from the index may be available from the Geelong Family History Group or can be viewed in person in the GFHG library at the Bellarine Historical Society. [see "More Information?" below]

• NAME: Name - IMPORTANT: many of the names are people applying for apprentices and not necessarily the names of children in the orphanage
• DATE: year of entry in minute book
• REFERENCE: Page number in the INDEX (for additional information from Geelong Family History Group - see "More Information?" below)

• 1,566 entries

• The index to the Minute Books MAY include a comment - the majority of comments are generally "Apprentice application"
• The Geelong Family History Group may be able to provide procedures for requesting further information from the organisation involved depending on eligibility of the enquirer.
• If this is your ONLY enquiry to the Geelong Family History, use the email on their web page for your initial enquiry.
• Anyone researching children in Australia should also use the comprehensive government site Find & Connect.