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Using a Simple Irish Ancestry Timeline
Sometimes, the best way to break down an ancestry brick wall is to go back to basics. In this letter, we construct a simple Irish Ancestry timeline that throws up many questions that need to answered as we make progress in tracking the Irish family of one of our readers. Céad Míle Fáilte – and welcome […]
Continue readingJoin an Irish Genealogist on a Walk Through a Graveyard – (#505)
Do you wonder what it takes to really get your Irish Family History research REALLY humming? We interviewed Irish-based genealogist – Jayne McGarvey – and asked her to share 3 signs that you are making progress as an Irish ancestry researcher.
Continue readingStarting Your Irish Ancestry Search in the right place.
Our readers are very keen to trace their Irish ancestors back to a specific part of Ireland, and that is very understandable. However, it’s often a better idea to dig up more leads and clues in the ancestors place of immigration BEFORE attempting to make the leap back to Ireland. Céad Míle Fáilte – you are […]
Continue readingWhere You Need to Start Your Irish Ancestry Search – 2 Reader Case-Studies (#504)
Do you wonder what it takes to really get your Irish Family History research REALLY humming? We interviewed Irish-based genealogist – Jayne McGarvey – and asked her to share 3 signs that you are making progress as an Irish ancestry researcher.
Continue readingThe Streets of a Small Town in County Tipperary
In this letter we look at the usefulness of Commercial Directories in Ireland of the 1800s. These directories listed the owners of various establishments in given years across the towns and cities of Ireland. I hope you enjoy this example using the ancestral links of just one of our readers. Céad Míle Fáilte – welcome to […]
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