The nineteenth-century was a period of great change in Co. Kerry (and indeed in all of Ireland). Many people left Co. Kerry to live elsewhere in Ireland, or for the chance of a new life in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or England. For those that remain in Kerry, and for those who moved elsewhere, this book represents a means to re-establish their Co. Kerry origins.
In comparison with many Irish counties, Kerry has fewer records of value to family historians. This makes it important to use the existing records to their best advantage. This book sets out in simple terms the various sources available for tracing ancestors from County Kerry. The author who has traced his own ancestors in Kerry, has described each of the records available, the information which each of these records provides, where they can be accessed, and how each can be used to best effect.
Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. How to Use This Book
Chapter 3. Administrative Divisions
Chapter 4. Censuses and Census Substitutes
Chapter 5. Church Records
Chapter 6. Civil Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths
Chapter 7. Commercial and Social Directories
Chapter 8. Wills and Administrations
Chapter 9. Memorial Inscriptions
Chapter 10. Land Tenure and Ownership
Chapter 11. Newspapers
Chapter 12. National and Local Government Records
Chapter 13. Military Records
Chapter 14. Education Records
Chapter 15. Family Histories
Chapter 16. General Kerry References
Chapter 17. Useful Addresses
Index
Review:If you cannot find your Kerry ancestry by following Mr O'Connor's advice then you may have been supplied with the wrong birth certificate ... ! -- Ireland of the Welcomes
This book is a must for Co. Kerry Researchers -- The Septs (USA)
