Free Settler or Felon
Convict and Colonial History




Use the Search Box on the right to find your Hunter Valley Ancestor


Search by Surname, First name or Ship (or all three)

Most references are about people, places and events of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley prior to 1870.

There are a number of references to Local History of the Valley. Click on the quick links below:

Indigenous
Australian Agricultural Company
Barracks
Breakwater
Cottage
Gaol
Gold Discovery
Executed
Obituary (obit)
Regiment
Hospital
Mounted Police
Vessel
Shipwreck
Industry
School
Hotel
Church
Farm
Estate

For more information about Doctors, Ministers, Soldiers or Police, enter their title in the First Name search field, eg. Rev - Dr- Constable- Major - Captain- Corporal etc.

Areas covered include: Maitland, Dungog, Wollombi, Scone, Newcastle, Brisbane Water, Raymond Terrace, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Murrurundi, Merton, Paterson, Lake Macquarie, Lochinvar, Jerry's Plains, Morpeth, Cassilis, Hinton, Clarencetown, Black Creek, Port Stephens, Hexham, Sugar loaf and many more.

I add to the database frequently, so even if you didn't find a reference to your ancestor this time you may do in the future.

Please check original Sources