Court of Petty Session Records are an excellent resource for family historians. They can provide insight into our ancestors' lives regardless of their social class. Even if your ancestors were law abiding people, there is still a good chance they appear in the Petty Session records - perhaps as a Magistrate, Solicitor, Policeman, or witness. [Sponsored] Above: An extract from the Beechworth Petty Sessions for notorious bush ranger, Ned Kelly. Courtesy of the State Library

Family History Library, Salt Lake City announce a new free record copying service.

Following on from their weekend of free access to UK census records, Findmypast has allowed Your Family Genealogist to offer a 20% discount off any one month or twelve month subscription. This discount is only available from a small handful of Global Ambassadors through the FriendsofFindmypast program (of which Your Family Genealogist is a member). You will need to be quick though. This special offer is only valid from 10 to 15 May 2021. Disclosure I am a Findmypast Global Am