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Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Through Land Records (Paperback) by Chris Paton
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This insightful guide explores one of the most vital—and sometimes overlooked—resources for Irish genealogical research: land records. With many vital records lost during the Irish Civil War and earlier gaps due to Penal Laws, land documents often provide the only surviving evidence of ancestral lives.
Chris Paton, a respected genealogist, delves into:
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The complex history of land ownership in Ireland, including colonisation, absentee landlords, and subsistence farming
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How land records can reveal family connections, social status, and community ties
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Practical guidance on accessing archives, estate papers, valuation records, and online platforms
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The stories of dispossession and resilience that shaped Irish communities
Whether you're tracing tenant farmers, landowners, or those displaced by historical upheaval, this book helps you uncover the lives behind the land. A must-have for anyone researching Irish roots or exploring the social history of Ireland.
ISBN : 9781526780218