Still new to family history research, I discovered the Forum in 2019. It has been key to exploring the paths of my Irish ancestors who emigrated to New York in the mid-19th century. At the Forum’s monthly meetings, I have discovered new tools and record sources for my family history research in Ireland and in the US. I have loved attending Forum-sponsored tours and programs, including a visit to the New York City Municipal Archives and walking tours focused on the role of the Irish in the Brooklyn Navy Yard and lower Manhattan.
The Forum’s award-winning Newsletter has provided an invaluable information source, and sharing my own family history stories there has been a great way to organize and pass on my research to family members.
In this anniversary year, I am grateful to the Forum’s founding community and all the members who have fostered the organization for 35 years, supporting me and many others in exploring our Irish heritage.
Ann Carroll
Member since 2019
Board member since 2024
