How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors

How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors

An essential guide for any family historian whose research has been hampered by the destruction of so many major record collections in Ireland. Mature Times A good, solid account of Irelands records written in a clear, accessible manner. Who Do You Think You Are? This splendid book does indeed cover the full gamut of resources and it contains a valuable list of uptodate websites. Family History MonthlyOffers remarkably detailed and wide ranging information to the sources and where they may be found. AncestorsReliable and straightforward guide to researching Irish family history, with a factual focus and no waffle. Your Family TreeThis clearly laid out book is a useful guide for anyone researching and documenting the family histories of Irelands people. Family Tree Magazine

Abbreviations Introduction 1. Where to Begin 2. Administrative Divisions 3. Civil Registration 4. Census Returns and Old Age Pensions 5. Census Substitutes 6. Wills and Testamentary Papers 7. Election Records 8. Board of Guardian Records 9. School Records 10. Migration 11. Emigration 12. Landed Estate Records 13. Taxation and Valuation Records 14. Church Records 15. Military Records 16. Printed Sources 17. Law Order 18. Local Government 19. Researching Online Useful Research Resources Index.