The Family Tree Irish genealogy guide
Subtitle: how to trace your ancestors in Ireland
By: Claire Santry
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9781440348808
Subjects: Irish Americans; Handbooks, manuals; Genealogy
Other titles: How to trace your ancestors in Ireland
Description: Follow your family tree back to its roots on the Emerald Isle! Santry walks you through the exciting journey of researching your Irish heritage. You'll learn how to identify your immigrant ancestor, and locate key genealogical resources that will breathe life into your family tree.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Linking your family tree to Ireland. Discovering your Irish heritage ; Jump-starting your Irish research ; Identifying your immigrant ancestor; title: Getting to know the old country. Understanding Irish history ; Understanding Irish geography ; Deciphering Irish names and surnames ; Civil registrations ; Church records ; Census records ; Land and property records ; Printed records ; Probate, law & order, military, and occupation records; title: Using advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck.