I have been a compulsive and addicted family history researcher for too many years. I have not only worked on my family history but have helped many people to discover theirs. I thoroughly enjoy helping new researchers learn how to and to avoid the many pitfalls that we all fell into.

I am married to a patient non-family historian, have three adult children and two beautiful grandsons. Unfortunately I am the only addict within my immediate family.

I have completed the Society of Australian Genealogist's Diploma in Historical Family Studies, was the president of the Blue Mountains Family History Society (NSW, Australia ) for five years, as well as holding other committee positions.

I have also conducted classes for U3A and community groups and given presentations to a wide range of diverse community groups.

One of my many interesting ancestors is Eliza O'Brien per Elizabeth 1828 .

While on a trip to Ireland , I visited the Cork City Gaol and asked for further information about the riot that occurred in July 1827. I was met with blank stares, as there was no recorded information about it. From that conversation it was suggested that each of the women be researched and hopefully the centre might then be able to put on an exhibition about the first renovators of the gaol.

So from that casual conversation began another journey in my family story.

SUZANNE'S LIST OF UP-COMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Please contact the appropriate organisation if you wish to attend the presentation.

Suzanne will be attending the NSW & ACT Association of Family History Societies between the 16th and 18th September 2001 at Inverell. This will be held at the Inverell RSM Club. She will also be manning the trade table of the Blue Mountains Family History Society Inc.

* a quote taken  State Records NSW: Colonial Secretary, Miscellaneous: Reverend John Vincent's Papers re; voyage of the Elizabeth SRNSW 4/6981.