A Guide to Tracing Your Limerick Ancestors - Softcover

Franklin, Margaret; Walsh, Jacintha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0953997448 ISBN 13: 9780953997442

Publisher: Flyleaf Press, 2003

Synopsis

This title sets out the records available for tracing the history and genealogy of families in Co. Limerick, Ireland. The genealogical sources for Limerick are diverse because of the nature of the county, which contains both remote rural agricultural communities and an urban population in Limerick city. The most common family names include O'Brien, Ryan, Donovan, Sheehan, Hallinan, Hurley and Scanlan. Many Limerick people emigrated in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Almost 17 per cent of the population emigrated in the 1850's alone. This book will be of direct interest to the descendants of these emigrants. It details the types of records available, where they can be accessed and how they can best be used to trace ancestors in the county and city of Limerick. It is well illustrated with 3 maps of administrative divisions, and with 23 examples of the types of records to be found. There is also a comprehensive index.

About this title

About the Author

Margaret Franklin is the local history specialist in Limerick County Library and has contributed articles on a range of aspects of Limerick history to local history and parish journals. She has also contributed to a forthcoming heritage atlas by the Ballyhoura Development Board; and is currently compiling a bibliography of Limerick city and county.

Review

"This is one of a handy series of books which tells you exactly how to go about your family connections..." Ireland of the Welcomes 2004 "...the abundance of local detail makes this book a requisite for those with Limerick ancestors". FGS Forum 16(1) 2004Margaret Franklin is the local history specialist in Limerick County Library. In this book she has done a very thorough job of providing all the necessary information for anyone attempting to trace their ancestors in Limerick . A... If your ancestors came from Limerick , this book will prove invaluable.Yorkshire Family Historian This is a highly recommended purchase for anyone with Limerick Ancestry. NY Genealogical & Biographic Record. This book is exactly what you need if you plan to travel to Limerick to trace your ancestors (after you've done your home work). A...A... But if you do go, take this book with you. The sources for all these and other records are, of course, provided. Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, 68:96.

Edition details

• Publisher: Flyleaf Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0953997448
• ISBN 13: 9780953997442
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 121