This lecture provides a brief introduction to the seeds of forces pushing the Scots-Irish out of Ireland. It begins with 17th century Ireland: revolt, confiscation, and plantation. Next, the 18th and 19th century forces are covered: penal Laws, Test Act, and rebellion. Throughout the lecture, sources of information are covered.
During the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1849), thousands of Irish families and individuals fled Ireland seeking a better life. This lecture will review the different resources to find your Irish emigrant ancestors in Canadian records including shipping records, quarantine databases, and online collections.
More than 30 million Americans have Irish Ancestry, and many of us have ancestors who were affected by the Great Famine of 1845-1852. During this time, many relied on Ireland’s Poor Law Unions, which centered around a workhouse where people could labor to receive temporary relief from their poverty. The records produced by the Poor Law Unions can provide valuable information about your ancestors’ lives and rich historical context about the famine. Join our expert as they cover how to use these records in your Irish family history research.
