Getting started in Irish genealogy with Marie E. Daly
Responsibility
New England Historic Genealogical Society presents a talk by library director Marie Daly.
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
New England Historic Genealogical Society,
Date of Publication
c2003.
Physical Description
1 videocassette ([32 min.]) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Series
NEHGS lectures on tape
Notes
Marie Daly.
Summary
"Success in tracing Irish ancestors begins in America. Marie E. Daly, Irish expert at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, takes you through the steps of researching in America to identify your ancestor's exact place of origin in Ireland ..."--Container box.
Wenger's Mill covered bridge, also called Rose Hill covered bridge, built in 1849 by Henry Zook. Located on Log Cabin Road, just off of Rose Hill Road. Post card.
Provenance
Photographs of a 2003 Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society bridge safari.
Wenger's Mill covered bridge, also called Rose Hill covered bridge, built in 1849 by Henry Zook. Located on Log Cabin Road, just off of Rose Hill Road. Postcard of painting by Louise Frank.
Provenance
Photographs of a 2003 Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society bridge safari.
Contents: A brief history of Lititz is included in the Introduction --- Forgotten Seasons (the name of the current Bed and Breakfast at the site of a landmark tavern of early 18th century) --- Who Are The Moravians? ---. Education and Music --- Worldliness --- War --- Picture Perfect Memories
The New England Historic Genealogical Society lectures on tape
Notes
Pamphlet includes bibliographical references and index.
David C. Dearborn, lecturer.
Contents
Introduction -- Where to begin -- If you can't find the marriage record -- Some marriage record substitutes (overview) -- Published indexes and finding aids: IGI, AGBI, the Register, PERSI, Torrey -- County histories ("mugbooks") -- Manuscripts -- Family Bible records -- Church records -- Newspaper notices -- Private record (sampler) -- Gravestones -- Census records -- Death records -- Obituaries -- Divorce records -- Deeds -- Probate (of wife's parent or sibling) -- Widow's military pension -- Court records -- Conclusion.
Summary
Provides advice on genealogical resources to search to locate the maiden name of female ancestors.
Includes information on the types of cemeteries in the United States, as well as how to do research in and about them (includes information on photographing and rubbing tombstones)
