The
Book of Irish Families: Great & Small, Third Edition
by Michael C. O'Laughlin
Now in
an expanded and updated third edition, The Book Of Irish Families Great
& Small by genealogy expert Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor of the
monthly "Journal of Irish Families") is a solid and accessibly
presented genealogical reference based upon ancient and modern manuscripts.
Offering 20,000 Irish family names, 700 illustrated coats of arms, ancient
maps and illustrations, step by step guides for tracing Irish family
roots, and so much more, The Book Of Irish Families Great & Small
is a first-rate and enthusiastically recommended reference for any dedicated
genealogist or aspiring family historian seeking to track down their
Irish roots.
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Irish
Families from the I. G. F. and the Journal of Irish Families
- From the
Earliest Times to the 20th Century: Irish Family Surnames With Locations
& Origins: Including English, Scots, & Anglo Norman Settlers and more.
These historic
books give Genealogy notes and Extracts by County in Ireland and Northern
Ireland.
Each individual book acts as a hands on guide to finding your family,
with actual records and contacts. Contains families and some family
history notes, ancient maps, illustrations, sources and research tips.
Ancient and rare famililies are included along with settler families
from England, Scotland and the continent. Family castles, dates of occupation
and locations are given.
Includes
the 1659 census for the county, complete listing of modern parishes
and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families
taken from the Irish Book of Arms. Source section gives you the address
and location of records for more research in Ireland. Includes local
sources in the county itself.
These books
greatly expand upon the families given in the first volume to the set,
The Book of Irish Families - great & small.