Midwest Book Review
2020-06-29 07:41:28 UTC
The Genealogy Shelf
New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy
Brian Mitchell
Clearfield Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21211
www.genealogical.com
9780806359083, $25.00, PB, 122pp, www.amazon.com
Synopsis: "New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy " by Brian Mitchell is one of the most complete and informative books on genealogical research in Ireland ever written. Because genealogists now have ready access online to most of Irish record sources, Brian Mitchell has completely revised his guide to meet the needs of today's researchers and direct them to the most current websites and resources.
The examination of seven major records will throw quite detailed light on most peoples' Irish ancestry and by skillfully blending Irish history, record sources, case studies, maps, charts, and his own mastery of the subject, Mitchell has put together a masterful handbook to Irish genealogical research.
Following introductory chapters on the background of Irish genealogy and how to get started in your research, Mitchell describes the nature and uses of all significant record sources in Ireland, including but not limited to civil and parish registers, gravestone inscriptions, wills, census returns and census substitutes, the Griffith's Valuation, tithe books, newspapers, hearth money rolls, the registry of deeds, estate records, and ordnance survey memoirs.
Also included are the addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and websites for the major record repositories, as well as a section discussing DNA and genetic genealogy as applicable to Irish genealogy research. Mitchell concludes with itemizing the three steps researchers should take first, and then including case studies to illustrate how to apply these steps.
Critique: Expertly written, organized and presented, "New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy" an ideal instructional guide and reference for anyone seeking to do genealogical research with respect to their Irish ancestors and is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library Genealogy Research Studies collections and supplemental curriculum reading lists.
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Midwest Book Review
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James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy
Brian Mitchell
Clearfield Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21211
www.genealogical.com
9780806359083, $25.00, PB, 122pp, www.amazon.com
Synopsis: "New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy " by Brian Mitchell is one of the most complete and informative books on genealogical research in Ireland ever written. Because genealogists now have ready access online to most of Irish record sources, Brian Mitchell has completely revised his guide to meet the needs of today's researchers and direct them to the most current websites and resources.
The examination of seven major records will throw quite detailed light on most peoples' Irish ancestry and by skillfully blending Irish history, record sources, case studies, maps, charts, and his own mastery of the subject, Mitchell has put together a masterful handbook to Irish genealogical research.
Following introductory chapters on the background of Irish genealogy and how to get started in your research, Mitchell describes the nature and uses of all significant record sources in Ireland, including but not limited to civil and parish registers, gravestone inscriptions, wills, census returns and census substitutes, the Griffith's Valuation, tithe books, newspapers, hearth money rolls, the registry of deeds, estate records, and ordnance survey memoirs.
Also included are the addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and websites for the major record repositories, as well as a section discussing DNA and genetic genealogy as applicable to Irish genealogy research. Mitchell concludes with itemizing the three steps researchers should take first, and then including case studies to illustrate how to apply these steps.
Critique: Expertly written, organized and presented, "New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy" an ideal instructional guide and reference for anyone seeking to do genealogical research with respect to their Irish ancestors and is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library Genealogy Research Studies collections and supplemental curriculum reading lists.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites, newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines "California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch", "MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch". All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www (dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title, author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number, 13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review