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Welcome!
Thank you for registering for the online conference, Using Irish Land Records!
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 conference will delve more deeply into leveraging land records in your family history research.
Through your participation in this online conference, you will be able to:
- Participate in multiple sessions throughout the day
- Hear from renowned speakers, researchers, and professional genealogists
- Interact with instructors and fellow attendees
- Take advantage of special offers and virtual “door prizes”
- Download and/or print handouts, worksheets, and other resources
- Access recordings of each presentation until June 30, 2019
Conference Schedule
You will have access to all the material on this page from the time you register until June 30, 2019.
During the breaks you will have the opportunity to explore our website, answer survey questions, take advantage of special offers on books, or simply, take a break! REMEMBER: If you miss any of the presentations, you will be able to view a recording of each session on this webpage.
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 1:00 EDT | 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. |
| 1:15 - 2:15 EDT | 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. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 EDT | 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. |
| 3:45 - 4:45 EDT | CLASS #4: Lesser Known Land Records, presented by Jean Maguire 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. |
| 5:00 - 6:00 EDT | CLASS #5: Using Maps in Irish Research, Sheilagh Doerfler With changing boundaries, multiple levels of jurisdiction, and different ways to divide and categorize land in Ireland, maps become an essential tool in Irish genealogy. |
SPECIAL OFFERS & DOOR PRIZES
SPECIALS: For conference attendees only! — Save $10 on an order of $30 or more at our online bookstore. Just use promo code LandRecords19 at the time of online checkout. Offer valid until March 24, 2019. Start browsing today!
DOOR PRIZES: All registrants will be entered to win a 30-minute consultation with a genealogist (two chances to win)! You do not need to be present at the live broadcast to win. Winners will be notified by email.
RECORDED PRESENTATIONS
Online Conference: Using Irish Land Records
Presented by: Sheilagh Doerfler, Judy Lucey, Jean Maguire, Rhonda R. McClure, and Eileen Pironti
Running Time: 5:50:13
Session 1 (3:32)
Session 2 (1:14:52)
Session 3 (2:29:50)
Session 4 (3:44:48)
Session 5 (4:59:47)
INSTRUCTOR BIO
Sheilagh Doerfler, Senior Researcher received her B.A. in History and Communication from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her research interests include New England, Ireland, Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, Norway, and Sweden.
Judy Lucey, Archivist, joined the American Ancestors staff in 2003. Co-author of Genealogist's Handbook for Irish Research, she received a B.S. in Education from Northeastern University and an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Simmons College. Her genealogical interests include Irish genealogy, Newfoundland, 19th and 20th century genealogy, Beginning genealogy, Italian genealogy, and the history of Cambridge and Somerville, Mass.
Jean Maguire, Library Director, is responsible for overseeing the Society’s library and special collections, including patron services; collection development, access, and preservation; and the Society’s volunteer program. Jean joined the American Ancestors staff in 1999 after receiving her Master’s in Library and Information Science from Simmons College.
Rhonda R. McClure, Senior Genealogist is a nationally recognized professional genealogist and lecturer specializing in New England and celebrity research as well as computerized genealogy; is compiler of more than 120 celebrity family trees; has been a contributing editor for Heritage Quest Magazine, Biography magazine, and was a contributor to The History Channel Magazine and American History Magazine. In addition to numerous articles, she is the author of ten books, including the award-winning The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy, now in its second edition, Finding Your Famous and Infamous Ancestors, and Digitizing Your Family History. Her areas of expertise include Immigration and naturalization, Late 19th and early 20th Century urban research, Missionaries (primarily in association with the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions), State Department Federal Records, New England, Mid-West, Southern, German, Italian, Scottish, Irish, French Canadian, and New Brunswick research as well as Internet research, genealogical software (FTM, RootsMagic, TMG, Reunion), digital peripherals, and uses both Mac and Windows machines.
Eileen Pironti, Genealogist of the Newbury Street Press, graduated with a B.A. from Saint Anselm College and received an M.S. from American University. Eileen's areas of expertise include Irish, Scottish, and 19th century New England research.
Course Handouts
Session 1 Handout
Session 1 Slides Worksheet
Session 1 Slides (large)
Session 2 Handout
Session 2 Slides Worksheet
Session 2 Slides (large)
Session 3 Handout
Session 3 Slides Worksheet
Session 3 Slides (large)
Session 4 Handout
Session 4 Slides Worksheet
Session 4 Slides (large)
Session 5 Handout
Session 5 Slides Worksheet
Session 5 Slides (large)
Sample Lease #1
Sample Lease #2