Join us and Plainfield Public Library for a two-Day Irish Genealogy Workshop presented by the Ulster Historical Foundation to discover resources to success.
Morning:
Introduction to Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research
Genealogy Resources County by County
Importance of Gravestone Inscriptions
Newspapers as a Source for Irish Research
Afternoon:
Introduction to Archives in Ireland
Irish Poor Law and Local Government
Irish Education and School Records
Using the Registry of Deeds
Participants will enjoy light snacks, handouts, door prizes and the opportunity to purchase Ulster Historical Society books during the program. Please bring a brown bag lunch or pre-order a box lunch from Brooks Cafe. Box lunches can be ordered by email at brookscafe@ymail.com or by phone at 630.685.4295.
Can’t attend the presentation in person? No problem! The program will be available as a free streaming webinar on YouTube! Visit fountaindale.org/youtube.
TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture |
AGE GROUPS: | Adults |