Ireland: A Practical Approach to Family History (#103)

Research into Irish Ancestors is considered particularly difficult, a generalization that is too readily accepted. There are challenges, but until you match knowledge of resources - online and off - to the circumstances of your ancestors you do not actually know how difficult your own search will be. The focus of this course is on records, the context of your own Irish research and creating practical strategies. If your Irish ancestors were alive for any period after 1785, if you want to know whether you really can find your Irish origins and take them back beyond 1800, then this course is what you need.

Instructor: Sherry Irvine

• Then and Now: The Context of Your Search and Use of the Internet
• Civil Registration, Directories, Schools
• Land Valuations of the 1800s, Censuses and Lists
• Church Records and Probate
• In or Out of Work: Occupations and Poor Relief

Each lesson includes exercises and activities; a minimum of 1 one-hour chat session per week. See How the Courses Work.

STUDENTS SAID: "The amount of information is incredibly good - I tried to "dabble" in Irish genealogy by myself and found it very difficult to work out. Now I know what I am doing."

Relevant Countries: Ireland