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Upcoming Events – 2023
March 18 |
Researching Church of Ireland Records Sandra Doble, AG, will discuss Church of Ireland records of genealogical interest, such as church registers and vestry minute books, and will talk about how to access these records. She will also provide information on online transcriptions of baptism, marriage, and burial records. The many sources that can be helpful to those researching Church of Ireland ancestors—and sometimes Catholic ones—will be discussed. Doble, a member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland, runs a research company, Irish Family Footsteps. This program is cosponsored with the NYG&B. |
April 15 |
Ireland’s Virtual Record Treasury Nicola Morris, director of Timeline Research Ireland, is a member of Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) and is currently its vice president. Morris works closely with the production company for the BBC television program Who Do You Think You Are? as well as the Irish and U.S. versions of the show. |
May 20 |
Breaking Down Irish Brick Walls Do all your U.S.-based records for your Irish immigrant ancestors only list “Ireland” as the place of origin? Are you unable to trace your ancestry further back in Irish records without knowing the county or townland? This is a common frustration for many researchers with Irish heritage. Forum member and professional genealogist Kerri Tannenbaum will present several case studies to illustrate strategies and provide tips and techniques that may help you find your ancestors’ location in Ireland. Tannenbaum, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University. A regular contributor to the Forum Newsletter, she also serves as one of its proofreaders. |
June 17 |
Cause of Death: Dissecting Coroner’s Records for Genealogical Research Coroner’s records are often untapped resources that contain essential information for |