The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Ireland

by Claire Santry

Discover your Irish roots! Trace your Irish ancestors from American shores back to the Emerald Isle. This in-depth guide from Irish genealogy expert Claire Santry will take you step-by-step through the exciting--and challenging--journey of discovering your Irish roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestor, find your family's county and townland of origin, and locate key genealogical resources that will breathe life into your family tree. With historical timelines, sample records, resource lists, and detailed information about where and how to find your ancestors online, this guide has everything you need to uncover your Irish heritage.

In this book, you'll

   • The best online resources for Irish genealogy
   • Detailed guidance for finding records in the old country, from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
   • Helpful background on Irish history, geography, administrative divisions, and naming patterns
   • Case studies that apply concepts and strategies to real-life research problems
Whether your ancestors hail from the bustling streets of Dublin or a small town in County Cork, The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide will give you the tools you need to track down your ancestors in Ireland.

Genres: Nonfiction, Ireland, Travel, History

240 pages, Paperback

Published May 29, 2017

Reviews

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank Edelweiss and F+W Media Inc for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review

This is a well researched introduction into researching Irish ancestors in America. There's a plethora of information on Irish history and on researching ancestors.
I found this interesting as I have Irish relations and although I'm not American, family legends say that I have family that immigrated to America. The book is aimed at Americans but the information can be used by non-Americans.

[LJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good introduction for those who have Irish ancestry. Ideas on how to get started on genealogy, a short bit on Irish history and loads of resources listed. Great starting point for Americans of Irish descent, and helpful information for those who may have even hit intermediate or above levels of family research.

[Linda Hartlaub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent research book by Claire Santry that gives the reader/researcher a lot of tools to search through Irish records, including many obscure but useful sites. The Appendices at the end have many resources that you can access. My copy is heavily underlined and highlighted to use as I search from my elusive Irish ancestors. A great resource.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind-blowing

I can’t say enough about this book. It exceeded my expectations and then some. I thought I had a good grasp on Irish research...boy was I wrong. This book gives me hope of breaking down a 10 year brick wall. This is a must have for any Irish researcher.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Irish genealogy can be confusing but I appreciate a well-laid-out manual that takes the time to explain some of the basic details. Lots of good websites to help with research

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic and easy to understand, but covers a lot of the bases you would need for genealogy research. Do recommend.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for those searching for their Irish roots.

[Geoffrey Sutton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good for beginners. It’s focused on Americans with Irish ancestors, rather than just understanding Irish records or searching from other locations e.g., the UK. Several tables are helpful to understand the organization of counties and other relevant information.