Tracing Your Mayo Ancestors (3rd Edition)
Description
This is an extensively revised and updated edition of the acclaimed guide to ancestral research on the families of county Mayo. In particular, many new on-line genealogy sources have been added. The new edition is therefore filled with information on what the records contain, and how and where they can be accessed. It includes guidance on researching in Irish archives and on the many on-line sources now available. It is well illustrated with maps and with examples of the types of records to be found; and with other relevant background material. It also provides an understanding of the social history of Mayo and how this history has affected the keeping and survival of records. There is also a comprehensive index.
Tracing Your Mayo Ancestors is perfect for both amateur and professional genealogists. It is a meticulously researched and attractively presented book. The extracted document and manuscript illustrations presented throughout the book help the reader to envisage what they can expect to find through their own research. It is a reliable companion whether one is researching from home via the internet or in a library or archive. It is a must have for serious genealogists on the quest for Mayo ancestors.