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Tag Archives: John Grenham
More Irish genealogy research videos added to John Grenham’s YouTube channel
During the past two months, Irish genealogy expert John Grenham has added seven new videos to his YouTube channel, varying in length from 11 to 32 minutes. There are now almost 50 video presentations about Irish genealogical research on the … Continue reading
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John Grenham tells the story about what led to the destruction of Irish records in 1922
Irish genealogy expert John Grenham yesterday posted a new video on his YouTube channel about the events in 1922 that led to the destruction of the Public Record Office of Ireland, changing Irish research forever.
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John Grenham explains in YouTube video how to start Irish family research — and reminds us our ancestors also led complex lives
One of the foremost experts on Irish genealogical research, John Grenham, has added a new video, called Irish Ancestors: How to start your family research, to his YouTube channel. The 11-minute video is “For those starting out… and those who … Continue reading
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Irish genealogy expert John Grenham continues to add to his YouTube channel
On her blog, Irish Genealogy News, Claire Santry reminds us to visit John Grenham’s YouTube channel. The last time I looked there were a handful of videos there. Now there are 17, and they’re 11 to 23 minutes long, which … Continue reading
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John Grenham’s son discovers genealogy research is like solving a big puzzle
The COVID-19 pandemic has led the son of Irish genealogist and author John Grenham to take up genealogy — so maybe there’s hope for the rest of us whose children are less-than-enthusiastic about their family history. For many years, Eoin … Continue reading
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This week’s crème de la crème — April 16, 2016
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs Digitization of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Personnel Service Files – Update of April 2016 on the Library and Archives Canada Blog. Gems in Homestead Files by Patricia Greber on My Genealogy … Continue reading
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This week’s crème de la crème — November 1, 2014
Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. Blogs The Archives of Ontario… How do I find what’s in it for me? by Jane MacNamara on Where the story takes me… Is a Writing Group Right for You? by Lynn … Continue reading
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Podcast with Irish genealogist and author John Grenham
If you have Irish ancestry, I encourage you to listen to Marian Pierre-Louis’ interview with John Grenham, author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, in a one-hour podcast. Mr. Grenham’s book is often described as the definitive book on Irish genealogy. The interview is like a … Continue reading
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John Grenham lists major online Irish record sources
Irish genealogist and author John Grenham has assembled a list of major Irish record sources that are online and where they are available. Once you look at this list, any thought you may have had about spending a quiet day with your (living) family … Continue reading