Foundations of Irish Genealogy 11: The Valuation Office
Griffith's Valuation is the best-known 19th-century Irish census substitute. But the published Valuation itself is only the tip of the iceberg. Before publication, a huge surveying operation produced mountains of documents providing an excellent source of information on possible living relatives.
Griffith's Valuation is the best-known 19th-century Irish census substitute. But the published Valuation itself is only the tip of the iceberg. Before publication, a huge surveying operation produced mountains of documents providing an excellent source of information on possible living relatives.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 10: Registry of Deeds
Since 1704, the Registry of Deeds in Dublin has been providing legal registration of property transactions, often recording precious extended-family information in the process. The talk covers the nature of the transactions, the individuals involved and the main routes of access. This talk also covers the Genealogical Office.
Since 1704, the Registry of Deeds in Dublin has been providing legal registration of property transactions, often recording precious extended-family information in the process. The talk covers the nature of the transactions, the individuals involved and the main routes of access. This talk also covers the Genealogical Office.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 9: Wills and Directories
Both of these sources concern those with at least some property to their name, and both are now much easier to search online. The talk details relevance, locations and access, online and offline.
Both of these sources concern those with at least some property to their name, and both are now much easier to search online. The talk details relevance, locations and access, online and offline.
The usefulness of Irish newspapers as a research tool has been completely transformed by digitization. The talk outlines the main geographic areas covered by newspapers since the 18th century and provides a guide to online access, as well as some very useful offline sources.
The usefulness of Irish newspapers as a research tool has been completely transformed by digitization. The talk outlines the main geographic areas covered by newspapers since the 18th century and provides a guide to online access, as well as some very useful offline sources.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 7: Census Substitutes
Because of the destruction of almost all 19th-century censuses in 1922, census substitutes have taken on an unnatural importance for Irish research. This talk gives an overview of records involved, moving along the spectrum from things that are census-like to strange beasts that are nothing at all like a census.
Because of the destruction of almost all 19th-century censuses in 1922, census substitutes have taken on an unnatural importance for Irish research. This talk gives an overview of records involved, moving along the spectrum from things that are census-like to strange beasts that are nothing at all like a census.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 2: The Major Records I, General Register Office
All Irish births, deaths and marriages were registered by the state from 1864. At least in theory. This talk describes how the system worked, the nature of the records it produced and the many, often confusing ways those records are now available.
All Irish births, deaths and marriages were registered by the state from 1864. At least in theory. This talk describes how the system worked, the nature of the records it produced and the many, often confusing ways those records are now available.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 4: The Major Records III, Church Records
Before civil records started in 1864, Irish church records are often the only direct records of family events, and thus crucial to Irish genealogical research. This talk describes the locations and nature of the records, along with online and offline research strategies for the three major denominations, Roman Catholic, Church…
Before civil records started in 1864, Irish church records are often the only direct records of family events, and thus crucial to Irish genealogical research. This talk describes the locations and nature of the records, along with online and offline research strategies for the three major denominations, Roman Catholic, Church…
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 1: The Raw Materials of Irish Genealogy
The expectations and misconceptions that can be obstacles to Irish research are discussed and debunked. Surnames and place names, the most basic raw materials of genealogy, are both especially tricky in Ireland. The reasons are analysed and online tools for handling them are introduced.
The expectations and misconceptions that can be obstacles to Irish research are discussed and debunked. Surnames and place names, the most basic raw materials of genealogy, are both especially tricky in Ireland. The reasons are analysed and online tools for handling them are introduced.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 3: The Major Records II, Censuses
This talk comprises a brief history of census-taking in Ireland. Research strategies are outlined for the earliest complete census records, 1901 and 1911, and for surviving earlier fragments. Often overlooked by the descendants of Irish emigrants because they are so late, 1901 and 1911 can provide wonderful information on collateral…
This talk comprises a brief history of census-taking in Ireland. Research strategies are outlined for the earliest complete census records, 1901 and 1911, and for surviving earlier fragments. Often overlooked by the descendants of Irish emigrants because they are so late, 1901 and 1911 can provide wonderful information on collateral…
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 5: The Major Records IV, Nineteenth-Century Property Records
Only two country-wide 19th-century census substitutes exist for Ireland, Griffith's Valuation (1849-1864) and the Tithe Books (1823-1838). Here they are examined them in detail and research approaches are outlined.
Only two country-wide 19th-century census substitutes exist for Ireland, Griffith's Valuation (1849-1864) and the Tithe Books (1823-1838). Here they are examined them in detail and research approaches are outlined.
Foundations of Irish Genealogy 6: Bringing the Major Records Together
It is one thing to know what the records are. It is another thing entirely to know how to fit those records together to extract as much genealogical information as possible. This talk concentrates on showing how the major sources interact with each other and how each can be used…
It is one thing to know what the records are. It is another thing entirely to know how to fit those records together to extract as much genealogical information as possible. This talk concentrates on showing how the major sources interact with each other and how each can be used…
Explorer vos racines au Luxembourg : archives locales et ressources MyHeritage
Tue, November 4 2025: 14:00 UTC
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire présenté par Liliane Hierro, généalogiste professionnelle familiale et successorale. Vous découvrirez les richesses des archives du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg, ainsi que les ressources disponibles en ligne, notamment sur MyHeritage, pour approfondir vos recherches. Liliane partagera ses conseils pratiques, ses méthodes et son expérience du terrain pour exploiter au mieux les sources locales et numériques. Que vous soyez débutant ou chercheur confirmé, ce webinaire vous donnera des clés essentielles pour progresser dans votre généalogie luxembourgeoise.
Rejoignez-nous pour un webinaire présenté par Liliane Hierro, généalogiste professionnelle familiale et successorale. Vous découvrirez les richesses des archives du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg, ainsi que les ressources disponibles en ligne, notamment sur MyHeritage, pour approfondir vos recherches. Liliane partagera ses conseils pratiques, ses méthodes et son expérience du terrain pour exploiter au mieux les sources locales et numériques. Que vous soyez débutant ou chercheur confirmé, ce webinaire vous donnera des clés essentielles pour progresser dans votre généalogie luxembourgeoise.
Discovering exactly where your Irish ancestors hailed from can be a tricky exercise, especially with the lack of 19th century census returns. However, there is an abundance of other records that can help in your research, and this talk focuses on Griffith’s Valuation and the subsequent Revision (or Cancelled) books – what they are, what they can tell us, and where you can access them. Case studies are used to highlight a range of sources that can help you identify your family in these records, and discover the place where your ancestors left their footprints in Ireland.
Discovering exactly where your Irish ancestors hailed from can be a tricky exercise, especially with the lack of 19th century census returns. However, there is an abundance of other records that can help in your research, and this talk focuses on Griffith’s Valuation and the subsequent Revision (or Cancelled) books – what they are, what they can tell us, and where you can access them. Case studies are used to highlight a range of sources that can help you identify your family in these records, and discover the place where your ancestors left their footprints in Ireland.
Whether testing ourselves or others, or disclosing results, informed consent to DNA testing is essential, requiring knowledge and understanding of the risks and a voluntary acceptance. Learn more about this key ingredient for ethical DNA testing.
Whether testing ourselves or others, or disclosing results, informed consent to DNA testing is essential, requiring knowledge and understanding of the risks and a voluntary acceptance. Learn more about this key ingredient for ethical DNA testing.
Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher, Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA a question about the U.S. Revolutionary War. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge about the United States and military research can help you solve that brick wall problem you can’t seem to get your hands around.
Take the opportunity to ask professional genealogist and publisher, Craig R. Scott, CG, FUGA a question about the U.S. Revolutionary War. See if his genealogical and historical knowledge about the United States and military research can help you solve that brick wall problem you can’t seem to get your hands around.
Claves para localizar a nuestro primer antepasado de España
Tue, November 11 2025: 14:00 UTC
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
Si es difícil investigar en un país distinto al propio, puede resultar aún más complicado cuando disponemos de muy poca información. Dudas en el nombre y los apellidos, en la región y localidad de origen… datos que pueden haber sufrido mutaciones en el tiempo. A ello se suma una estructura de archivos propios de un país que modificado su estructura administrativa. Veamos unos consejos esenciales sobre cómo podemos iniciar nuestros primeros pasos. Filtrando posibles errores iniciales, conociendo la organización histórica de los territorios de España y cómo saber si se conservan los archivos esenciales. Localizar al primer antepasado nacido en España será un gran logro en nuestra genealogía.
Unlocking French Archives: a guide on how archives are organized and what you may find on MyHeritage
Tue, November 11 2025: 19:00 UTC
In this class, you’ll discover how French archives are organized and what types of records you can find when tracing your ancestry in France. We’ll walk you through the geography of archives and through various categories of archives, from civil registers and parish records to military and notarial documents. You’ll also learn which of these invaluable resources are available on MyHeritage, making it easier to uncover your French heritage. If you are starting discovering your French roots, this video will provide essential insights into navigating French archives efficiently and effectively.
In this class, you’ll discover how French archives are organized and what types of records you can find when tracing your ancestry in France. We’ll walk you through the geography of archives and through various categories of archives, from civil registers and parish records to military and notarial documents. You’ll also learn which of these invaluable resources are available on MyHeritage, making it easier to uncover your French heritage. If you are starting discovering your French roots, this video will provide essential insights into navigating French archives efficiently and effectively.
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