[Genealib] Irish genealogy programming

[Deena Butta]

hi all,
 
hope i can pick your brains...
 
i am trying to schedule an Irish genealogy program for March...and am wondering, in your experience, which of the following six presentatins might appeal the most to a general genealogical audience:
 
<<Finding Your Ancestors in Ireland
Brief Summary: This is a good overview of procedures to follow in
performing Irish research. Lots of examples illustrate the wide variety
of records that can be utilized in the research process.


Irish Emigrants to North America: Before, During and After the Famine
Brief Summary:  Learn about the routes taken and the reasons for the
emigration from Ireland to the U.S. and Canada before, during and after
the famine. Learn how this mass movement of people can affect your
research, plus what tools and records are available to trace your Irish
ancestor.

Finding Your Irish Ancestors in the British Military
Brief Summary: Learn about the organization of the British military and
procedures for tracing officers and enlisted men. See Irish examples of
the wealth of genealogical information the records contain and how to
access them.

Irish Taxpayers: 1820-1864
Brief Summary: Learn how to search the Householders Index to access your
Irish taxpayers in the Tithe Applotment Books and Griffiths Primary
Valuation. See and understand the wealth of information that can be
found and utilized in these important resources.

Tracing Your Ulster-Irish Ancestors
Brief Summary: Learn about the origins of the Ulster-Irish and their
settlement in Ireland. Learn when and why they migrated to North America
and what records they generated in the process that can assist you in
your research.

Tracing the Irish in U.S. Records
Brief Summary: An overview of U.S. records and research procedures with
a special emphasis on unique sources for finding Irish ancestors.

thank you for your guidance!



Deena Hartray Butta
Reference Librarian / Genealogy Specialist
Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Rd.
Glenview IL  60025
dbutta at glenviewpl.org
(847) 729-7500 x152
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