[UlsterAncestry] Pt. 11 Potato Blight 1846-49

2020-03-25 Thread Teena
The following articles are transcribed by Teena from the Banner of Ulster, Dublin Evening Mail, Dublin Mercantile Advertiser, Freeman's Journal, Northern Whig, and the Tyrone Constitution. (unless otherwise noted) 30 Dec. 1848 Dreadful Murder at Letterkenny it is with feelings of the deepest pain

[UlsterAncestry] Part 2 & last of Famine Emigration to Grosse Isle

2020-03-25 Thread Teena
Not less than 15,000 of the children of Erin, flying from famine and landlord tyranny and stricken by fever, lie buried in Grosse Isle. From their own beloved isle These Irish exiles sleep, Nor dream they of historic past, Nor o'er its memories weep; Down where the blue St. Lawrence tide Sweeps

[UlsterAncestry] 'Family Search' Northern Ireland history & heritage

2020-03-25 Thread Teena
For those who may not know, "FamilySearch" is currently the name of the old, LDS (Latter Day Saints) web-site. They are the largest genealogical library in the world, and host a number of events, in Salt lake City Utah, and elsewhere. One of their largest events, is called 'RootsTech'. History

[UlsterAncestry] Suggestions while in self isolation

2020-03-25 Thread Teena
Hello All 'Who Do You Think You Are' magazine has put together 8 family history activities while you seclude yourselves. 1. Write your memoirs 2. Record family memories 3. Start your research online (haven't we all?) 4. Review your research 5. Connect with other genealogists (post to the list!)