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The all-in-one guide to tracing Irish ancestry. A total of 36 million Americans claim Irish ancestry -- more than 10% of the total population and almost nine times the population of Ireland itself. Thousands of Americans travel there in search of their family roots. Tracing Your Irish Family History is an exceptionally useful resource for these data-hungry explorers. In this book, genealogist Anthony Adolph gives insider tips on how best to locate and access specific family information in Ireland, including county archives and libraries, local publications, tax rolls, censuses, religious and civil registers, court and military books, as well as many other more obscure records. He also includes good advice on researching sources in the U.S., Canada, England, Wales, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Fortunately the Internet, digitized archives and DNA sampling have made it easier than ever to reconstruct a family tree. Abundant photographs, illustrations and authoritative text tell the compelling story of Irish society and emigration, from the early invasions to the Potato Famine to today's prominent families worldwide. Adolph also explains how critical historical events in Ireland affected how and where its people lived. He gives step-by-step guidance on vital data resources such as Griffith's Valuation and Tithe Applotments, Fiants and Poor Law Records, Irish place names and Anglicization, surname meanings, prominent pedigrees, genetics, ancient Irish roots and heraldry. Tracing Your Irish Family History is the essential research tool that gives an authentic historical perspective on Ireland and the lives of the Irish -- a core reference for researching an Irish family tree.

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PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101554074584

ISBN-139781554074587

eBay Product ID (ePID)71268067

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Number of Pages224 Pages

Publication NameTracing Your Irish Family History

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGenealogy & Heraldry

Publication Year2009

TypeNot Available

AuthorAnthony Adolph

Subject AreaRéférence

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width7.5 in

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ReviewsOf all the how-to books I have ever seen, Adolph's are the most beautiful... One can easily learn the basics for researching in Scotland and/or Ireland from Adolph's new works but more important, become truly informed on the historical background of these countries and ultimately learn why certain records were created and how they can be accessed. Photographs of ancient ruins as well as the charming countryside make one want to visit one's homeland, whether it is Scotland or Ireland!, An Excellent Resource for Directing Your Research and Putting It in an Authentic Historical Context., Tracing Your Irish Family History is an ideal jump off point for any budding genealogist, giving professional tips on how to locate family information in Ireland, including in the county archives, tax rolls, censuses, religious and civil registers, as well as many other sources. Guided by Adolph, who is himself a genealogist, he gives good advice on how to search the records in the U.S. and Canada and further afield. The book's main achievement is its compelling layout and accessibility, but behind that is the author's deep knowledge of the nation and its history., Shows you how to unravel the story of your Irish roots.... An excellent resource for directing your research and putting it in an authentic historical context., Gives you an expert helping hand in retracing your family's past... illustrating the process with real-life examples along the way., Whether you have some idea of how and where your ancestors lived or at a total loss about how to start your search, renowned genealogist Anthony Adolph shows you how to unravel your Irish family history generation by generation and how to unlock your search when the trail goes cold. Peppering his text are compelling, humorous and often moving stories that illustrate what others have discovered in their journey. Tracing Your Irish Family History gives you an expert helping hand in retracing your family's past, and includes. Anthony Adolph describes in detail how to process step by step, source by source, through your genealogical search, illustrating the process with real-life examples along the way. Tracing Your Irish Family History is an ideal jump off point for any budding genealogist, giving professional tips on how to locate family information in Ireland, including in the county archives, tax rolls, censuses, religious and civil registers, as well as many other sources. Guided by Adolph, who is himself a genealogist, he gives good advice on how to search the records in the U.S. and Canada and further afield. The book's main achievement is its compelling layout and accessibility, but behind that is the author's deep knowledge of the nation and its history., If you're willing to do a little digging, genealogist and author Anthony Adolph offers his expertise on how to access information in Ireland.... The book also includes useful tips on finding resources outside Ireland and on the internet., The basic rules of family history research apply to just about every country.... But there are many variations on the formula, which is why it's important to have a book that is specific to your country of origin... [This book is] well written and lavishly illustrated, so it's possible to find something of interest on almost any page.... Fun fact from the book: Zorro was Irish., (starred review) Filled with stunning photographs and document reproductions, this book is a vital addition to any genealogical collection., Anthony Adolph offers his expertise on how to access information in Ireland... includes useful tips on finding resources outside Ireland, The book's main achievement is its compelling layout and accessibility, but behind that is the authors deep knowledge, (starred review)With an eye to increasing an understanding of the Irish experience, sidebars give specific genealogical case studies, fascinating historical tidbits, and neighborhood sketches by artists like William Thackeray. Filled with stunning photographs and document reproductions, this book is a vital addition to any genealogical collection., Whether you have some idea of how and where your ancestors lived or at a total loss about how to start your search, renowned genealogist Anthony Adolph shows you how to unravel your Irish family history generation by generation and how to unlock your search when the trail goes cold. Peppering his text are compelling, humorous and often moving stories that illustrate what others have discovered in their journey. Tracing Your Irish Family History gives you an expert helping hand in retracing your family's past, and includes. Anthony Adolph describes in detail how to process step by step, source by source, through your genealogical search, illustrating the process with real-life examples along the way.

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Dewey Decimal929/.10720415

Table of ContentForeword How to use this book Abreviations used in the text Part 1: Tracing back to Ireland: first steps First, find your immigrant Using and storing records Part 2: Tracing back to Ireland: country by country England and Wales Scotland United States Canada Argentina Australia New Zealand Part 3: Tracing your roots in Ireland Introducing Ireland The divisions of Ireland Griffith's Valuation and Tithe Applotments Civil Registration Censuses Religious registers Occupational records Dictionary of Irish sources Part 4: Tracing ancient Irish roots Irish names Recorded pedigrees Heraldry Milesius was your ancestor Ancient Irish roots The invasions of Ireland Modern chieftains Genetics Useful addresses Index Acknowledgments & picture credits

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Tracing Your Irish Family History by Anthony Adolph (2009, Trade Paperback)