Researching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland
Examines Ireland's darkest historical crises over the past 400 years and their impact on our ancestors.Ireland is an extraordinarily beautiful island from which millions can claim their direct ancestry. But Ireland is also an island which has experienced some truly extraordinary moments of crisis which will have directly impacted our forebears, helping to shape us into the individuals that we are today. Whenever such crises happened, whether on a national scale or within the home, there was invariably somebody standing close to hand with a quill and parchment to document the misfortunes that befell so many.In this latest book, family historian Chris Paton takes a look at some of the darkest episodes of Irish history over the last four hundred years, as well as the everyday crises that affected everyone throughout their lives. He will discuss the impact of many major events on our ancestors, including colonisation, conquest and rebellion, as well as the various pressures endured from within the family, the church, and the state.Along the way Chris highlights the records that can help us to show the various trials and tribulations faced by our ancestors, which can help to vividly bring our family histories to life, including those available both online and within Ireland's many local and national archives.
Using Gravestones to Trace Your Ancestors
Explores how gravestones offer valuable genealogical and social history insights, aiding family research and uncovering hidden stories.Everyone dies, it's the one certainty in life. Whilst burials have been taking place for thousands of years, the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries saw the start of the gravestone boom as public graveyards became commonplace and personalised gravestones became more financially viable. The information provided on gravestones and monuments make them a valuable primary source for anyone wanting to trace their family history. They can provide details that are not available in the official records, holding clues to break down brick walls, but also work hand in hand with original records and documents.Taking an in depth look at what our ancestors left behind on their gravestones and monuments, Amanda Leedham advises the reader how to record this information, and explores how it can aid family research and paint a picture of our ancestors' lives. From exploring the types of occupations listed, to how family ties are portrayed, and from child mortality, to the perception of women, this book is also a great insight into social history. In addition, the author looks into the beliefs and fears of the period in terms of burial, such as bodysnatchers and being buried alive, and how the depiction of death changed and burial traditions developed. The evidence that the graves give us for how people died, from illness to things such as accidents or murder, is also explored.With meticulous research into military graves, the author looks at the different types of military gravestones and the difference between personal graves and the Commonwealth War Graves in Britain. There is also large case study on how graves can help with our ancestors' sense of place and belonging. All of this is complemented with official documents, records, and extensive use of the national and local newspapers to show how important gravestones can be.
DNA
Provides a clear, accessible introduction to using DNA testing in genealogy, with practical guidance and case studies.DNA research is one of the most important and rapidly advancing areas in modern science and the practical use of DNA testing in genealogy is one of its most exciting applications. This accessible, wide-ranging introduction, the first British publication in this field, has been revised in a completely new edition with new topics and illustrative case studies. It offers a clear and practical way into the subject, explaining the scientific discoveries and techniques and how it can be used by genealogists to gain an insight into their ancestry.The subject is complex and perhaps difficult for traditional genealogists to understand but, with the aid of this book, novices who are keen to take advantage of it will be able to interpret test results and use them to help answer genealogical questions which cannot be answered by documentary evidence alone. It will also appeal to those with some experience in the field because it places the practical application of genetic genealogy within a wider context, highlighting its role as a genealogical tool and suggesting how it can be made more effective.
Land Records of York County, Pennsylvania, Libers C and D, 1764-1771
The land records of York County begin with the founding of the county in 1749. This book represents abstracts from Deed Book C (1764�1768) and Deed Book D (1768�1771). Future editions are planned. The county was created out of Lancaster County. At its inception it included all of present day York and Adams Counties. Adams County was established in 1800. Most of the early settlers of York County were Germans. The Scotch-Irish settlers began arriving shortly after the Germans, settling the southeastern region of the county. In many of the deeds the line of ownership reveals the relationship of parents, grandparents, spouses and others. This is especially helpful when the ancestor died without a will (intestate). The following is an excerpt from a land transaction in 1764: �... afterwards the said Nicholas Weirick died intestate leaving the afsd Elizabeth Margareta his widow and issue the afsd Katrina wife of the afsd John Flower and Elizabetha Margareta wife of George Eppler ofWoodstock, Winchester Co, VA �� An index to full-names and places adds to the value of this work.
A Brief Sketch of the Settlement and Early History of Giles County, Tennessee
Opening with the Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Creek tribes that inhabited areas of the Eastern States and the treaties made between them and the new settlers, this publication covers the early history of Giles County, Tennessee. Following the organization of the county in November of 1809, this publication covers the settlement and development of several townships, documenting their residents, society, religious influences, trades, farming, and politics. A list of representatives and senators in the legislature of Tennessee, as well as a discussion on the origin of land titles are also included in this work, along with an index to full names, places, and subjects.
Northampton County, Virginia Tithables, 1720-1769
Until 1976 there were only a few lists of tithables known for Northampton County, namely those for 28 August 1666, a partial list for 1742, and lists for 4 September 1665, 1664-74, and for 1674 in Order Book no. 9. Then, in 1976, a graduate student discovered, in the course of research for his thesis project, tithable lists for 1720 to 1769 in a file not open to the general public. Photocopies were made of the lists; they have since been on the open shelves in the County Courthouse. The transcriptions in this book were prepared from these lists. Where the copies were hard to read, Mr. Bell used the originals to fill in the gaps whenever possible. The tithables cover the years 1720-31, 1733-35, 1737-1744, 1765-66 and 1769. The years 1720-9, 1731 and 1737-1744 appear to be nearly complete. Most of the lists include all tithables: white and black, free and slave; however, many of the lists in the 1730s only give the names of the heads-of-households. The lists for 1723-29 are slightly more elaborate than the others; they include accounts of the number of tobacco plants, lists including boys aged ten (or twelve) to sixteen (not tithables) and distinctions between tithables "employed in the crop" and those otherwise employed.
Cushman Genealogy and General History
"Robert Cushman, the ancestor of all the Cushmans in the United States, was born in England." He was a well-known agent of the Leyden Pilgrims in England. Robert (born 1577/8-died about 1625) and his son Thomas (baptized 1607/8-died 1691) arrived from England on the Fortune at Plymouth in New England in November 1621. Robert returned to England on business a month later, leaving his son in the care of Governor Bradford. Thomas later married Mary Allerton (1610-1699) who was the last female survivor of those who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620. "From Thomas Cushman and his wife, Mary, and their descendants have come all the Cushmans in the United States; they are therefore of full blood Puritan stock, both their paternal and maternal ancestors having been among the Pilgrims who settled at Plymouth." In this work the author has "made record up to the fourteenth generation in some families, and have found so many Roberts, Thomases and Isaacs and have further noticed in some families the use of the same given-first-name through three successive generations..." The author's devotion to serious research is evident in this detailed record of the Cushman family. This book was written "in the belief that it would strengthen morale, build character, and be of more than usual worth and value to the Cushmans of the present and future." Photographs enhance the text.
Vital Records of Farmington, New Hampshire 1887-1938
A valuable, but time-consuming, source of information for events occurring after 1886 is the vital statistics which are provided in a section of the Annual Town Reports of many New Hampshire towns.This work is divided into births, marriages and deaths, and each section is arranged alphabetically. To the extent the information is available, the birth entries contain child's name, date and place of birth, number of children in the family, father's name, place of birth, age and occupation, and the mother's maiden name, age and place of birth. The residence of the parents is sometimes given when it is shown as other than Farmington. Marriage entries generally contain groom's name and residence, bride's name and residence, date and place of marriage, husband and wife's age and occupation, and parents' names, places of birth and occupations. Maiden names are emphasized with bold type and there is a separate alphabetical listing of marriages by bride's name. The list of deaths contains name of decedent, place and date of death, age at death, cause of death, marital status, birthplace, and parents' names and places of birth.
Hunt County, Texas Cemeteries, Volume 4
Tombstone inscriptions for six cemeteries located throughout Hunt County, Tennessee can be found in this volume, the fourth volume in a series of seven covering cemeteries in Hunt County. The six cemeteries included are Forest Park, Memory Land, Rose Mound, Indian Burial Grounds, Boles, and Family Cemetery at Lone Oak. The author includes an index arranged by surname at the close of this work.
Hamilton County, Indiana Will Book B, 1835-1844
This volume contains a compilation of wills and inventories of estates for residents of Hamilton County, Indiana documented during the years 1835-1844. These records offer insight into the personal and financial lives of individuals during this period, providing a valuable resource for historical and genealogical research. The author includes an index sorted alphabetically by surname at the close of this work.
Montgomery County, Maryland Deed Books Libers BS1 and BS2 Abstracts, 1827-1830 and BS3 - The C&O Canal Inquisitions
This volume contains three more Libers done by Brice Selby, Clerk of Montgomery County Court. Libers BS1 [Feb 1827-Sep. 1828] & BS2 [Sept 1828-Feb. 1830], cover deeds, mortgages, bills of sale, naturalization requests, manumissions, imported slaves and anything else ordered to be recorded or paid for recording in that period. Unusual items such as the description of 33 school districts, can be found indexed under Acts at the beginning of this volumes index. For more guidance on using this volume index, read the explanation at the beginning of the index.In these abstracts you may find interesting aspects of your ancestors' lives. Entries generally contain the full name of the person recording the item and the date, the full name(s) of the seller(s) and the purchaser(s) involved in the sale, the sold amount, and a description of the item sold. Descriptions for land typically include location and number of acres. Descriptions for property typically include a list of items sold. Descriptions for slaves typically include the name and age of the slave. Entries offer varying amounts of additional information as available. The deed books contain many non-land items, including information about slave sales and manumissions, as well as mortgages of both real and personal (chattel) property. Occasionally, other documents are also recorded, such as bills of sale, which often contain the names of family members.Volume BS3 is limited to inquisitions determining value of lands taken by the C&O Canal Company for construction of the canal, and consists of land descriptions, jury panel decisions, and plats dated between 1829 and 1837, with one inquisition done in 1854.Several facsimile reprints of original plats, an index to "Some of the More Unusual Records in these three volumes," a full-name index, an index to African Descendants, an index to Institutions and Place Names, plus indexes to Town Lots and Tract Names add to the value of this work.
Notes of My Lindsey’s Migration from Virginia to Kentucky
There are many Lindsey families in the USA today. This book is notes of the Lindsey's that migrated from Virginia to Kentucky and beyond in the early days of the making of America. It contains documents and stories of the success, adventures, and lives of many clans of the Lindsey's that were of Scottish decent. The story starts just before the American Revolution and discovers 11 generations from the starting Lindsey.
501 Ways for Adult Students to Pay for College
Adults can find the means to go back to school despite the pressures of work, family, and a mortgage with this guide to funding continued education.With expanded information on online and distance learning and part-time classes and new financial aid, loan, and scholarship opportunities, this updated resource teaches adult students how to find and win scholarships designed especially for them, obtain financial support from employers, get financial aid for distance learning, receive larger financial aid packages, take advantage of educational tax breaks, trade tuition costs for volunteer service, and cancel education debts with loan forgiveness programs. Twenty firsthand anecdotes inspire adult students with creative and unusual ways to pay for their education.
Notes of My Lindsey's Migration from Virginia to Kentucky
There are many Lindsey families in the USA today. This book is notes of the Lindsey's that migrated from Virginia to Kentucky and beyond in the early days of the making of America. It contains documents and stories of the success, adventures, and lives of many clans of the Lindsey's that were of Scottish decent. The story starts just before the American Revolution and discovers 11 generations from the starting Lindsey.
