Dave Miller presents: “Irish Research from this side of the pond!”
Many were told growing up that Irish records just don’t exist anymore. What!! Is that really true? Genealogist Dave Miller will be discussing how to research your Irish Ancestors by first researching and organizing information from American and Canadian records, looking at records from North American genealogy sites and researching records from Irish libraries and archives first through their online sites. Some were destroyed in the Four Courts Explosion and fire but not all perished. Dave will show you what records are out there and where to find them. He will also talk about some family stories he discovered when he traveled to Ireland. Then if you’re preparing yourself for a visit to Ireland, he will explain what to expect and what you need when you visit these Irish libraries and archives before you even step on the plane, including the change in currency when going from Ireland to Northern Ireland!
Dave has been researching family histories, including his own, for over 45 years. Dave has also worked for 45 years in radio and television and retired in July of 2019. He has many family connections to Northeast Wisconsin. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, a Master of Arts Degree from The University of Illinois, Springfield and a Professional Learning Certificate of Genealogical Studies in Irish records from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies near Toronto, Ontario. He is a member of the Irish Genealogical Society International and currently serves on the board. He also records a monthly podcast on the IGSI YouTube channel called “This Month at the IGSI!” He has appeared in three episodes of the Dead Files on the Travel Channel. He has authored articles on many genealogy topics and speaks to groups on genealogy especially on Irish Research for North Americans. Dave has worked with the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland and has been to Ireland and Northern Ireland several times for research and to visit family. His genealogy blogs and video vlogs can also be found at his website, www.theancestorguy.com.