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Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians - Second Edition is an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about uncovering their Irish heritage. Authored by renowned genealogist Chris Paton, this comprehensive guide offers a wealth of insights on how to navigate the immense variety of sources now available online. The fully updated second edition showcases how, despite the loss of many vital records, a vast amount of valuable data has been preserved and made accessible. Explore key resources like the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, National Archives of Ireland, and platforms such as FindmyPast Ireland and Ancestry.co.uk, which are crucial for every family historian. This book features in-depth case studies that illustrate how to effectively utilize online records from across Ireland, covering both historical and contemporary resources, with a focus on social networking and community initiatives that enrich genealogical research. Spanning 176 pages, this paperback guide is your essential toolkit for tracing Irish ancestry from wherever you are in the world. Experience the journey of discovering your roots with the guidance of an expert; perfect for both beginners and seasoned historians alike. Get your copy now and start your exploration today! Fast shipping options available.
Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians - Second Edition
By Paton, Chris
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback, 2nd edition
Number of Pages 176
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
In this, the fully updated second edition of his bestselling guide to researching Irish history using the internet, Chris Paton shows the extraordinary variety of sources that can now be accessed online. Although Ireland has lost many records that would have been of great interest to family historians, he demonstrates that a great deal of information survived and is now easily available to the researcher. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Archives of Ireland, organizations such as FindmyPast Ireland, Ancestry.co.uk and RootsIreland and the volunteer genealogical community, an ever-increasing range of Ireland's historical resources are accessible from afar. As well as exploring the various categories of records that the family historian can turn to, Chris Paton illustrates their use with fascinating case studies. He fully explores the online records available from both the north and the south from the earliest times to the present day. Many overseas collections are also included, and he looks at social networking in an Irish context where many exciting projects are currently underway. His book is an essential introduction and source of reference for anyone who is keen to trace their Irish roots. AUTHOR: Chris Paton is a genealogist and writer based in Ayrshire. He runs the Scotland's Greatest Story research service at
Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet: A Guide for Family Historians - Second Edition
By Paton, Chris
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback, 2nd edition
Number of Pages 176
Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
In this, the fully updated second edition of his bestselling guide to researching Irish history using the internet, Chris Paton shows the extraordinary variety of sources that can now be accessed online. Although Ireland has lost many records that would have been of great interest to family historians, he demonstrates that a great deal of information survived and is now easily available to the researcher. Thanks to the pioneering efforts of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Archives of Ireland, organizations such as FindmyPast Ireland, Ancestry.co.uk and RootsIreland and the volunteer genealogical community, an ever-increasing range of Ireland's historical resources are accessible from afar. As well as exploring the various categories of records that the family historian can turn to, Chris Paton illustrates their use with fascinating case studies. He fully explores the online records available from both the north and the south from the earliest times to the present day. Many overseas collections are also included, and he looks at social networking in an Irish context where many exciting projects are currently underway. His book is an essential introduction and source of reference for anyone who is keen to trace their Irish roots. AUTHOR: Chris Paton is a genealogist and writer based in Ayrshire. He runs the Scotland's Greatest Story research service at