There are several different series of 'Missing Friends' records, all of which are superb for family history, with historical background and/or biographical details and physical descriptions. Many records also say when/where the subject was found (or last seen), what alias he/she used, etc, and usually the enquirer's name/address. There are records for:

• People sought (for many reasons) by relatives or friends.
• Runaway children (including eloping daughters).
• People missing and suspected of being mentally ill.
• Wife / child deserters.
• Women who abandoned a child.
• Fathers of illegitimate children.
• Absconders from reformatories or from employment.
• Missing beneficiaries of wills.
• Suspected bigamists.
• People sought as witnesses to a crime.
• Various other missing persons.

Explanation of names below:

• Most were born in the United Kingdom, Ireland, western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada.
• Some people 'disappeared' decades before the Missing Friend record was created. Names below are from records created between 1889 and 1955.
• Abbreviations:  b. = born;  Chapman County Codes are used for States/countries.
• Scroll through the list. Some names were spelled incorrectly in the records.
• Names without a surname, eg 'Ruby (Aboriginal)', are listed under the first letter of the name.
• Names beginning with 'Mc' precede other 'M' surnames.
• Names are from five (5) different series of records.
• This is an ongoing project, with about 8,000 names yet to be added. Progress reports will be in my email newsletter and on What's New.
• See also 'Other Suggestions' (below 'Copying Service').
• If there are several entries for a name, investigate them all. They may be for the same person or for different people with the same name.
• For names below, I can obtain copies of the original records (this link leads to instructions).

Names beginning with:  A - G    H - O    P - Z

Names beginning with:  A - G    H - O    P - Z

Genealogy is my business (not just a hobby), so I charge fees for my time, regardless of the result. I've spent over 35 years learning about (and indexing) original records, and it takes time/money to consult my index, travel to a record office in Brisbane, find the relevant bundle/volume and file/page, and send you the results.

Option 1:  If you want a digital image of the original document (sent via the Internet), my fee is $12 for one entry plus $5 for each additional entry requested at the same time. If the same name is listed (above) twice, that is two entries. If you need traditional paper photocopies, or digital images posted on a USB thumb drive or a CD, extra fees apply (see Delivery Options). See how to send requests and payment (my email address is on that page).

Option 2:  I will (for a fee of $5 per SURNAME) provide source references (the record office, its location number for the source, a page number if applicable, and approximate date) so you can do the work yourself. See how to send requests and payment (my email address is on that page).

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