Ancestry.com is one of the largest subscription genealogy databases in the world. Did you know, however, that you can create a free account that allows you to build online family trees, preserve and share photos and stories, connect with other researchers, and read how-to help?
Ancestry also has more than 2,000 collections that are free to search even without a paid subscription. Many of these were created or indexed in partnership with other organizations, such as FamilySearch, and Ancestry.com has agreed to keep access to them free. They also offer free access to certain records at various times throughout the year - such as free access to military records around Remembrance Day.
To see a list of free collections, click on the Search tab and drop down to the Card Catalog. Then type 'Free' into the search the keyword search box. You can also combine this with other words, such as Victoria or war, to see what’s free in your area of research, or you can use the filters to search a particular type of records (Census, Military, etc), a location (United Kingdom, Australia, etc) or date.
If you have done an Ancestry DNA test, you can also link it to your free account.
Want to access Ancestry records that are not on the free list? Don't forget that Ancestry Library Edition is free to search at many public libraries, including at any branch of Campaspe Library - giving you free access at all Ancestry records.
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