Using Irish Land Records in Your Family History Research
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.
