This program will be held in-person at the Newberry and livestreamed on Zoom. The online version of this event will be live captioned. Please register below.
Veteran genealogists Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt of the Ulster Historical Foundation will introduce researchers of all levels to selected topics in Irish genealogical research and share how to get started with researching emigrant ancestors from the north of Ireland.
Schedule
- 10 to 11 am: Understanding Irish Townlands
- 11 am to 12 pm: Using Land Records: Griffith's Valuation
- 12 to 1:30 pm: Lunch on your own
- 1:30 to 2:20 pm: Emigration from the North of Ireland to North America
- 2:20 to 3:15 pm: Great Famine in Ireland: Sources for Research
- 3:15 to 3:30 pm: General Q&A Session
- 3:30 to 3:45 pm: Solving Your Brick Walls Q&A Session
Learn about the Newberry's extensive collections in Genealogy and Local History. The Newberry also holds bimonthly free in-person Introduction to Genealogy workshops; check our Upcoming Programs page for dates.
Speakers
Fintan Mullan is Executive Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation and has been responsible for the management of this successful Belfast-based, educational non-profit since 2001.
Gillian Hunt, Research Officer with the Ulster Historical Foundation, manages the Foundation’s many genealogical activities.
Cost and Registration
This program is free and open to all. Advance registration required.
Registration opens February 1.
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