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Using Irish Land Records in Your Family History Research

Seminar
Online
February 28, 2024 and March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2024
Live broadcasts: Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 pm ET
Sheilagh Doerfler
Judith Lucey
Rhonda R. McClure
Melanie McComb
Eileen Curley Pironti
10% Member Discount

Land records are a critical part of Irish family history research. As many public records were destroyed in 1922, land records become a bright spot in Irish genealogical research. They can provide information on multiple generations within a family, lend a greater understanding of your ancestors’ movements and economic status, and shed light on their daily lives. Discussing—but also moving beyond—Griffith’s Valuation, this online seminar will delve more deeply into leveraging land records in your family history research. NOTE: This course will discuss research for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This course includes five 90-minute classes and exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation. These recordings and all course materials will be available for the foreseeable future.

February 28 - CLASS 1: An Introduction to Griffith’s Valuation, presented by Judy Lucey 

Gain a solid foundation for understanding 19th century property records, focusing on published primary valuation records (1847-1864) and Tithe Applotment.

 

March 6 - CLASS 2: Griffith’s Valuation: A Second Look, presented by Eileen Pironti 

Take your understanding of Griffith’s Valuation to the next level! Learn how to use pre-publication records, townland valuations of the 1830s and 1840s, Valuators house and field books, revised lists, cancellation books and more.

 

March 13 - CLASS 3: Irish Estate Records, presented by Rhonda R. McClure 

Irish estate records date from the 17th and 18th century and can provide important information about your tenant and land-holding ancestors. With few digitized or indexed, and in no central location, they can be tricky to locate. Learn what you might find in estate records and how to track them down.

 

March 20 - CLASS 4: Lesser-Known Land Records, presented by Melanie McComb 

From freeholder records to poll tax books, eviction lists to lists of flax growers, lesser-known resources can be a goldmine for family historians. Explore some uncommonly-used resources and ways to think outside the box.

 

March 27 - CLASS 5: Using Maps in Irish Research, Sheilagh Doerfler 

Discover how maps and atlases can help you navigate changing boundaries, understand multiple levels of administrative jurisdictions, and identify the location of your ancestor’s homestead.

Research Services
Sheilagh Doerfler
Ireland
Eastern Canada
New Netherland
Sheilagh Doerfler joined American Ancestors in 2013 as a member of the Research and Library Services team.
Research Services
Judith Lucey
Newfoundland
Ireland
New England
Areas of Expertise: Irish genealogy, the Atlantic Canadian Provinces of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, and New England.
Learning & Interpretation
Rhonda R. McClure
Immigration and Naturalization
Genealogical Software
French-Canada
Areas of expertise: Immigration and naturalization, late 19th and early 20th century urban research, missionaries.
Learning & Interpretation
Melanie McComb
DNA
Ireland
Eastern Canada
Areas of expertise: Irish genealogy, DNA, Atlantic Canada, Jewish genealogy, and military records.
Publishing
Eileen Curley Pironti
Eileen writes family histories as part of the Learning & Interpretation team. She has authored several books, written articles for American Ancestors magazine, and contributes to the Vita Brevis blog.