Irish Family History Forum

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About Us

About Us

  The Irish Family History Forum is a non-profit Long Island based organization, of about 400 members, dedicated to promoting and encouraging the study of Irish genealogy and family history, and assisting its members in researching their Irish ancestors.  Meetings and Events The Forum hosts meetings at the Bethpage Public Library on the third Saturday […] Read More

Membership

Membership

Member benefits include a welcome guide, a newsletter subscription, access to the Members Only section of our website, and  much more.  The Welcome Guide contains “Genealogy 101“ with some basic steps to starting your family history and a guide to finding ancestors in Ireland and the United States; blank forms of a pedigree chart, a family […] Read More

Meetings

Meetings

Meetings typically feature professional speakers, “Genealogy Tips and Tricks,” “Ask the Experts,” and a refreshment break. Occasionally we present a “Show and Tell” session with members sharing their genealogy experiences, ideas, and finds. Our meetings are held at 10:00 A.M. on the third Saturday of each month, except July and August at the Bethpage Public […] Read More

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

 Saturday, Nov.17, 2018

11:15 AM   Tom Riley
The Orphan Train

Tom Riley was researching a book about the orphanage he grew up in when he happened upon 26 boxes of Americana hidden in a hayloft. Material within the boxes was dated from 1832 to 1929 and told the story of the 273,000 children who were transported out of New York City by rail across the U.S. over a period of 75 years. It was the largest mass relocation of children in American history. About one in four of them were Irish. Two of the Orphan Train riders became governors.  Tom Riley has presented his lecture/video in over 200 venues.


10: AM   Kathleen McGee
Genealogy  Tips and Tricks


December 15, 2018
Annual Christmas luncheon, noon to 4 p.m. to be held at the Irish American Center in Mineola.    See newsletter for details

Check the calendar for more information.

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Meetings are held at
Bethpage Public Library
47 Powell Ave., Bethpage, N.Y.