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Irish Research - A Refresher
with John Noble This presentation will offer an introduction to the fundamentals of Irish genealogy. It will begin with an overview of Ireland's geographical layout and historical administrative divisions, and then review key repositories and resource materials crucial for tracing Irish ancestry. Attendees can expect to learn about navigating records like civil registrations, parish registers, and land records, as well as exploring online databases and genealogical societies. This refresher will be perfect for those starting their Irish research journey or those seeking to enhance their existing knowledge.
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Photo by Jochen Bams on Unsplash |
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About our speaker
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John Noble became involved in genealogy in 2001, joining the Ontario Genealogical Society. In 2010, he co-founded the Ireland Special Interest Group and was its chair, now past-chair. He served as Regional Director of Region 9 (Sudbury and North Bay) before the OGS restructuring. A member of the Sudbury and former Kawartha branches, he's made three research trips to Ireland and belongs to the Irish Genealogical Society and the Ulster Historical Foundation. Three of his great-grandfathers were Irish emigrants. John is married with four children and is the Deacon Emeritus of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, currently serving as Associate Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus in a local council. |
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Members of the public are welcome!AGS Members and non-members are invited to join one session for each of AGS Edmonton Special Interest Groups. Membership with AGS Edmonton is required to attend additional sessions. |