Heyfield Family History Group

Welcome to the Heyfield Family History Group. Whether you are tracing your pioneer ancestors, investigating early timber industry records, or starting your family tree from scratch, our volunteer researchers and extensive historical archives are here to guide your journey.

Established by passionate local historians and genealogists, the Heyfield Family History Group is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich human history of Heyfield, the Macalister River region, and the surrounding Victorian bushland.

Our collection spans early pastoral settlement, the development of the timber mill industry, railway expansion, local school rolls, and community life across generations. We provide a welcoming, collaborative space for both beginner genealogists and seasoned researchers looking to break through research "brick walls."

Archives & Research Resources

We offer direct access to specialized local records and digital tools to help bring your family's history to life.

• Local Cemetery & Burial Registers: Comprehensive indexing of headstones, burials, and funeral records for Heyfield and surrounding district cemeteries.
• Timber & Agriculture Registers: Historical records of early timber mills, forestry workers, land selectors, and farming families who built the district.
• Photographic & Document Archives: A growing collection of vintage photographs, maps, historical local newspaper clippings, and family history files.
• One-on-One Research Assistance: Hands-on guidance from experienced volunteer genealogists to assist with your search.
• Digital Databases: In-room access to major digital genealogy platforms, historical birth/death/marriage indexes, and digitized archives.

Membership & Visitor Information

We welcome visitors, guest researchers, and new members to join our regular research sessions and community meetings.