This collection of family history relates to the Rolfs family Val Wilson (nee Rolfs) is a member of GHS and presented her research "Finding Henry" to a Society meeting. Also included is a family tree listing the descendants of Henry Rolfs and Val's own memories of growing up in Greensborough.Mrs Wilson traces her family on the paternal side to find Henry Rolfs, a German sailor who 'jumped ship' in Australia. She explains the process of tracking his arrival in 1881 and his family in Germany. 2 articles and family tree in black folder. Total 31 pages; includes usb with PowerPoint presentation "Finding Henry".henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs), rolfs family

Reminiscences of growing up in Greensborough and Briar Hill in the 1940s and 1950s, written by GHS member Val Wilson.13 p., typescriptgreensborough, briar hill, wilson family, val wilson(nee rolfs)

Story of Val Wilson's search for information about her Rolfs ancestor, Henry Rolfs of Seymour (Born Bargen, Denmark in 1857)Typescript 2 p.family history, henry rolfs, val wilson(nee rolfs)

This family tree gives details of five generations of descendants of Henry Bartlett (Barl) Splatt. Compiled by Val Wilson (nee Rolfs).14 pages. In black spiral folder with clear cover.henry bartlett splatt, barl splatt, val wilson(nee rolfs), poulter, chapman family, splatt family

Photographs of the Splatt family from the family records of Val Wilson.DVD containing 51 photographs.Written on DVD in black pen "Splatt family photos"splatt family, val wilson(nee rolfs)

Val Wilson's family had a 146 year connection to the Greensborough area beginning with James and Susan Chapman in 1849, Family connections include the Poulter, Brown, Splatt, Kennedy and Memmott families. Val has illustrated her story with family photographs and relevant newspaper clippings.The story of family connections in Greensborough district.37 pages, illus. (some col.). Bound in green folder with clear cover.val wilson, james chapman, poulter family, splatt family