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Books, Maps & Other Resources Ireland & Northern Ireland Genealogy & History More Ireland, Northern Ireland & Irish Resources BOOKS - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland 1830-1840 Series editors: Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams 
In the 1830s a major series of parish accounts was commissioned to accompany the new Ordnance Survey maps. These became known as the Memoirs. Only the northern part of Ireland was covered before the scheme was dropped, and only one parish Memoir was published at the time. Now, over 150 years later, the Institute of Irish Studies, the Queen's University of Belfast, in association with the Royal Irish Academy, has published the Memoirs in full to provide a unique source for the cultural heritage of our community. The 40 volumes and accompanying index volume act as a nineteenth-century Domesday book, and are essential to the understanding of the cultural heritage of our communities. The Memoirs record landscape, buildings and antiquities, land-holdings and population, and employment and livelihood of the parishes. This series is presented in an attractive edition, illustrated with drawings from the parish Memoirs and maps from the original Ordnance Survey.
Books in this series include:
Volumes listed alphabetically by Irish County:
County Antrim, Ireland:
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains 5 parishes and granges in the south east of Antrim, much of the area now known as Newtownabbey, and including Glengormley, Carnmoney and Mallusk, a region in the immediate vicinity of Belfast which contained both rural and industrial areas. It provides a unique insight into the life of this fast-changing community over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballymartin, Ballyrobert, Ballywalter, Carnmoney, Mallusk 128 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 341 1
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 8: Parishes of County Antrim II 1832-8, Lisburn & South Antrim Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes on the southern border of Antrim, detailing the important town of Lisburn and including the area of Lambeg, Drumbeg, Derryaghy and the village of Dunmurry in the immediate vicinity of Belfast. The material gives a fascinating and unique insight into life in this vibrant area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Blaris, (Lisburn), Derryaghy, Drumbeg, Lambeg. 156 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 376 4
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 10: Parishes of County Antrim III 1833, 1835, 1839-40, Larne & Island Magee Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes and granges along the south-east coast of Antrim, covering Larne and the neighbouring areas of Carncastle, Killyglen, Kilwaughter, and Island Magee. The material paints a fascinating picture of this coastal region. It includes a detailed survey of the Island Magee peninsula with its maritime character, archaeological riches, traditional beliefs and tales of witchcraft. It covers the growing port of Larne and surrounding agricultural districts. A unique insight is gained into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Carncastle and Killyglen, Island Magee, Kilwaughter, Larne. 144 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 389 6
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 13: Parishes of County Antrim IV 1830-8, Glens of Antrim Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume, containing the Memoirs for 10 parishes and granges in county Antrim, takes us on a journey from the coastal towns of Glenarm and Carnlough up through Cushendall and the fabled Glens, inland towards Loughguile in the west and finally through the broad range of countryside as far south as Broughshane. The material paints a fascinating portrait of the habits of the people and provides a unique insight into life in this rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ardclinis, Dunaghy, Dundermot, Layd, Layd and Inispollan, Loughguile, Newton Crommelin, Racavan, Skerry, Tickmacrevan. 148 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 392 6
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 16: Parishes of County Antrim V 1830-5, 1337-8, Giant's Causeway & Ballymoney Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume, containing the Memoirs for 8 parishes and granges in north-east Antrim, paints a panoramic picture of the renowned Giant's Causeway and adjacent coastline, as well as detailing the towns of Ballymoney and Bushmills and the famous castle at Dunluce. The wealth of social, economic and historical information provides a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballymoney, Ballyrashane, Ballywillin, Billy, Derrykeighan, Drumtullagh, Dunluce, Kilraughts. 150 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 388 8
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 19: Parishes of County Antrim VI 1830, 1833, 1835-38, South-West Antrim Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 6 parishes and granges in south-west Antrim, covering an area from Connor to the northern shores of Lough Neagh. The towns of Kells, Connor, Randalstown and Toome are well documented and there is a fine description of Shane's Castle, the ancient seat of the O'Neills. There is also much material on the life of the people, their occupations and the local economy that supported them, as well as their education, traditions and superstitions, all of which provides a unique and fascinating account of this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballyscullion, Connor, Cranfield, Drummaul, Duneane, Shilvodan. 152 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 458 2
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 21: Parishes of County Antrim VII 1832-8 South Antrim Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume, containing the Memoirs for 8 parishes in the south of the county, is one of the most memorable in the series. It covers those areas closest to Lough Neagh, including the villages of Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ballinderry, Crumlin and Glenavy. The material paints a fascinating portrait of this area, with details of the fisheries and natural history of the lough, as well as commerce, facilitated by extensive road and river communications. Gentlemen's seats and public buildings are carefully recorded, while the history and antiquity of the region is exemplified by Laa Lau church. Social life is particularly well documented through emigration, education, justice and the habits of the people. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghagallon, Aghalee, Ballinderry, Camlin, Glenavy, Lough Neagh, Magheragall, Magheramesk, Tullyrusk. 154 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 462 0
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 23: Parishes of County Antrim VIII 1831-5, 1837-8, Ballymena & West Antrim Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 6 parishes in west Antrim, focusing on Ballymena and including the towns and villages of Ahoghill, Cloghmills, Cullybackey, Galgorm, Portglenone and Rasharkin. The material paints a marvellous picture of the flourishing commercial centre of Ballymena, with its numerous public and ecclesiastical buildings. The vibrant character of the town is delineated through its trades, markets, fairs and banks, as well as its wide range of social and benevolent societies. The neighbouring countryside, dotted with mills, gentlemen's seats and remains of antiquitity, is also well documented. We learn of the habits, amusements and religious fervour of the people, and there are unrivalled records of education and emigration. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ahoghill, Ballyclug, Finvoy, Killagan, Kirkinriola, Rasharkin. 158 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 466 3
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 24: Parishes of County Antrim IX 1830-2, 1835, 1838-9, North Antrim Coast & Rathlin Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes in the north of county Antrim, an area stretching from Cushendun to Ballycastle and Rathlin Island, then westward to Armoy and Ballintoy. There are marvellous details of the manufacturies, gentlemen's seats, public buildings and, especially, the antiquities of the region. We also gain a fascinating insight into social life through the habits of the people, health, justice and education. Commerce too, is recorded through the fairs at Ballycastle, where the harbour ensured the prosperity of local fisheries. Rathlin Island, with its peculiar sweathouses, is also well covered. The material paints a unique insight into life in this coastal area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Armoy, Ballintoy, Culfeightrin, Ramoan, Rathlin Island. 148 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 468 X
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 26: Parishes of County Antrim X 1830-1 Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 coastal parishes in east Antrim, covering the village of Whitehead and smaller areas of Ballycarry and Glynn. This region, straddling both Larne and Belfast Loughs, was well furnished with mills and landing-places for goods, while its gentlemen's seats contrasted well with the rich antiquities of the countryside. Social life is equally well documented, with details of public societies, schools and emigration. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Glynn, Inver, Kilroot, Templecorran. 144 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 512 0
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 29: Parishes of County Antrim XI 1832-3, 1835-9, Antrim Town & Ballyclare This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in the vicinity of the towns of Antrim and Ballyclare, and villages of Doagh and Parkgate. This material paints a detailed and fascinating portrait of the town of Antrim, complimented by information on the rich heritage of ancient monuments and varied manufacturing industries of the surrounding parishes. In an area described as "the most enlightened district in the county" we learn of the Presbyterian landholders' great emphasis on education, not only in schools but also through a large number of book clubs and libraries. There is also a wealth of detail of the social and economic life of this region. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Antrim, Doagh, Donegore, Kilbride. 172 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 518 X
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 32: Parishes of County Antrim XII 1832-3, 1835-40, Ballymena & District This volume contains the Memoirs for 6 parishes in south-east Antrim, a predominately agricultural area encompassing the towns and villages of Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Glenoe and Straid. The history of the region is recorded in its remains of its antiquity, while, despite the decline in the linen trade, numerous mills survived to give employment to many. Social life is especially well documented through habits of the people, including extensive records of education, emigration, health and religion, as well as the system of justice to cope with the infrequent wrongdoer. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballycor, Ballylinny, Ballynure, Glenwhirry, Raloo, Rashee. 154 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 552 X
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 35: Parishes of County Antrim XIII 1833, 1835, 1838, Templepatrick & District This volume contains the Memoirs for six parishes and granges towards the south of the county, an extensive area stretching from Lough Neagh to the north-western flanks of Belfast and containing part of the Six Mile Water. Districts covered include Templepatrick and part of Crumlin, as well as Dunadry, Massereene and Muckamore. This material paints a wonderful picture of life in a vibrant region richly endowed with mills, gentlemen's seats and improved means of communication, while its proximity to Lough Neagh and variety of ancient remains attest to colonisation from an early period. Social life is well covered through fairs and markets, religion and habits of the people. Few places could match the desire for education evident in the many schools, endowed or otherwise, that catered for the intellectual and moral needs of the young. The parishes covered in this volume are: Carmavy, Killead, Muckamore, Nilteen, Templepatrick, Umgall. 176 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 558 9
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 37: Parishes of County Antrim XIV 1832, 1839-40, Carrickfergus Volume 37 contains the Memoir for the historic town and port of Carrickfergus, which is described in incredible detail, even for this survey. In fact, more was written about this parish than any other part of the country, due in part to its unique position on the shore of Belfast Lough and its role in the unfolding history of the country. A portrait is painted of a vibrant commercial and shipping centre, dominated by the Norman castle and harbour, with its array of town houses, and a wide range of mills, public buildings and gentlemen's seats, though the survival of numerous remians of antiquity attests to its being inhabited from earliest times. Social life is particularly well recorded, with extensive accounts of occupations of the people and the complex political and social structures of the town, in which the Chichester family were still prominent; and in such an advanced area considerable effort was devoted to education, as seen through the large number of public and private schools, not only for children of both sexes but for prisoners. Indeed, the presence of the county gaol provides access to fascinating prison records of over 800 offenders, with their sentences. In its entirety, this Memoir provides an unrivalled insight into life in this parish over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered by this Memoir is Carrickfergus. 208 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 562 7
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume covers all of the parishes of county Armagh, except for the city of Armagh itself which was never written up. However, there is fascinating material about life in the towns and villages of Keady, Lurgan, Markethill, Newtownhamilton, Portadown and Tanderagee. It provides a unique insight into life in the county over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballymore, Ballymyre, Clonfeacle, Creggan, Drumcree, Eglish, Forkhill, Jonesborough, Keady, Kilclooney, Killevy, Killyman, Kilmore, Loughgall, Loughgilly, Montiaghs, Mullaghbrack, Newtownhamilton, Seagoe, Shankill, Tartaraghan, Tynan. 144 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 341 1
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 14 parishes in north-east Donegal, including an impressive account of Lough Swilly, an extensive area from the coastline of Lough Foyle as far west as Downings and encompassing the peninsulas of Inishowen and Fanad, as well as Tory Island. Main areas covered in Inishowen include Buncrana, Carndonagh, Clonmany, Moville, Muff, and Inch Island, while further west are the towns of Carrigart, Kilmacrenan, Milford, Ramelton, Rathmullan, Rosnakil, and Tamney. There are good accounts of the natural history of this mainly rural area dotted with remains of antiquity. The economy of the area is observed through agricultural practices, which varied from those of landed estates to the small farmers, where rundale and other traditional farming techniques still held sway. There is clear evidence of the importance of the linen industry to the local economy, which was also greatly influenced by its proximity to the sea. Social life is equally well recorded, with good descriptions of mills, houses, trades and occupations, and education. Altogether these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life and society in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Clondavaddog, Clonmany, Culdaff, Desertegney, Donagh, Killygarvan, Kilmacrenan, Mevagh, Mintiaghs (Bar of Inch), Moville, Muff, Tullyaughnish, Lough Swilly (with Burt and Inch). 168 pages; published 1997; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 564 3
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 39: Parishes of County Donegal II, 1835-6, Mid, West & South Donegal Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 20 parishes in north-west, south-west, central and Lagan areas of Donegal, an extensive area comprising the towns of Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Castlefinn, Convoy, Donegal, Falcarragh, Fintown, Gortahork, Killybegs, Letterkenny, Lifford, Manorcunningham, Mountcharles, Newtowncunningham, Raphoe, Stranorlar, and St Johnstown. A vivid picture is painted of the general economy of this mainly agricultural region in which fishing and domestic linen manufacture played an important part. We also have extensive details of local economy through fairs, markets and occupations, and we learn of the many dispensaries, public and religious buildings, and gentlemen's seats which characterised this area. There are impressive accounts of the county's ancient ecclesiastical sites, especially the famous St Patrick's Purgatory on Lough Derg, as well as the earlier megalithic remains and the later Plantation buildings. The parishes covered in this volume are: Clonleigh, Convoy, Conwal, Donaghmore, Donegal, Drumhome, Glencolmbcille, Inishkeel, Kilbarron, KIllea and Taughboyne, Killymard, Kilteevoge, Leck, Raphoe, Raymoghy, Taughboyne, Templecarn, Tullaghobegley, Urney. 216 pages; published 1997; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 659 3 Volume 39: Parishes of County Donegal II, 1835-6, Mid, West & South Donegal IS OUT OF PRINT
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for Newry and 11 other parishes in South Down. They provide fascinating detail about the countryside and coastal region of the Mourne district and document the port and commercial centre of Newry at the height of its importance, before the age of the railway. The volume also covers Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Newcastle, Rathfriland and Kilkeel. The parishes covered in this volume are: Clonallan, Clonduff, Donaghmore, Drumballyroney, Drumgath, Drumgooland, Kilbroney, Kilcoo, Kilkeel, Kilmegan, Newry, Warrenpoint. 136 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 358 6
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 7: Parishes of County Down II 1832-4, 1837, North Down & The Ards Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 24 parishes in North Down adjacent to Belfast, as well as those of the Ards Peninsula. Areas covered include Saintfield, Comber, Knockbreda, Holywood, Bangor, Donaghadee, Newtownards and Portaferry. The material paints a fascinating picture of Greater Belfast and Strangford Lough and provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ardkeen, Ardquin, Ballyhalbert (Saint Andrew's), Ballyphilip, Ballytrustan, Ballywalter, Bangor, Castleboy, Comber, Donaghadee, Drumbeg, Drumbo, Dundonald, Grey Abbey, Holywood, Inishargy, Kilinchy, Kilmood, Knockbreda, Newtownards, Saintfield, Slanes, Tullynakill, Witter. 140 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 374 8
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 12: Parishes of County Down III 1833-8, Mid-Down Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 15 parishes mid-Down and describes the important towns of Banbridge, Dromore, Gilford, Hillsborough, part of Lisburn, Loughbrickland and Moira. They depict the importance of the linen industry, increasing industrialisation and improved communications for local communities, as well as providing valuable information on the main buildings and monuments of the period. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghaderg, Annaclone, Annahilt, Blaris, Donaghcloney, Dromara, Dromore, Garvaghy, Hillsborough, Magheralin, Magherally, Moira, Seapatrick, Shankill, Tullylish. 160 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 391 8
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 17: Parishes of County Down IV 1833-7, East Down & Lecale Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 15 parishes in East Down. Centres covered include Ballynahinch, Crossgar and Downpatrick, as well as the coastal towns of Ardglass, Killough, Killyleagh and Strangford. The material paints a fascinating picture of these communities, through their history and relics of antiquity, gentlemen's seats and mills, and there are extensive details of agriculture, commerce, justice and the amusements of the people. Natural history, too, is also well documented. We gain a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ardglass, Ballee, Ballyculter, Ballykinler, Bright, Down, Dunsfort, Inch, Kilclief, Killyleagh, Kilmore, Loughinisland, Magheradrool, Rathmullan, Saul. 146 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 439 6
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for Enniskillen and 8 parishes of Upper Lough Erne. They present a fascinating portrait of Enniskillen and the people of the surrounding localities, document the history of the Williamite campaigns and describe in detail the everday life of the farmers and fishermen of the district. Other centres covered include Newtownbutler, Lisnaskea, Tempo, Maguiresbridge and Brookeborough. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghalurcher, Aghavea, Clones, Derrybrusk, Drummully, Enniskillen, Galloon, Kinawley, Tomregan. 146 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 360 8
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 14: Parishes of County Fermanagh II 1834-5, Lower Lough Erne Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 13 parishes in Lower Lough Erne and describes the towns of Ballinamallard, Belleek, Derrygonnelly, Ederny, Garrison, Irvinestown, Kesh and Lisbellaw, with their surrounding areas and islands, many with antiquities and ancient ecclesiastical foundations. The materials paints a fascinating picture of the rural economy on land and lough, documenting the farming and fishing communities, and the different cultural traditions prevailing. We are provided with a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Belleek, Boho, Cleenish, Derryvullan, Devenish, Drumkeeran, Inishmacsaint, Killesher, Magheracross, Magheraculmoney, Rossorry, Templecarn, Trory 148 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 393 4
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains 6 parishes in the south east corner of Londonderry, an area bordering Lough Neagh and including the towns of Ballaghy, Castledawson, Magherafelt and Moneymore. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Arboe, Artrea, Ballinderry, Ballyscullion, Magherafelt, Termoneeny. 148 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 364 0
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 9: Parishes of County Londonderry II 1833-5, Roe Valley Central Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 2 parishes in the central part of the Roe Valley in Londonderry, focusing on the important town of Limavady with its many benevolent and social societies and wide variety of occupaitons. Topics of special interest include the history and antiquities of the town and locality, rural economy, education and emigration. This material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Balteagh, Drumachose (Newtownlimavady). 148 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 378 0
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 11: Parishes of County Londonderry III 1831-5, Roe Valley Lower Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the parishes Aghanloo, Dunboe and Magilligan, a coastal region in the lower Roe Valley of county Londonderry which includes the important seat of Down Hill. The material paints a fascinating picture of life in these rural communities, detailing antiquities, agricultural methods, education and occupations of the people. It provides a marvellous insight into life in this unique region over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghanloo, Dunboe, Magilligan (Tamlaghtard). 160 pages; published 1991; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 390 X
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 15: Parishes of County Londonderry IV 1824, 1833-5, Roe Valley Upper: Dungiven Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the town and extensive parish of Dungiven in the Upper Roe Valley. The reports provide a wealth of information on the history and traditions of the region, as well as documenting employment, commerce and agriculture. Social life is equally well covered through habits of the people, health, education and emigration. The material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Dungiven. 136 pages; published 1992; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 394 2
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 18: Parishes of County Londonderry V 1830, 1833, 1836-7, Maghera & Tamlaght O'Crilly Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the east Londonderry parishes of Maghera and Tamlaght O'Crilly, the latter bordering county Antrim. The scope of the reports is comprehensive, containing descriptions of the towns of Maghera and Swatragh, and villages of Curran and Tamlaght, as well as providing detailed information on natural features and antiquities, emigration and education, and the traditions and superstitions of the people. The material provides a fascinating insight into life in this predominantly rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Maghera, Tamlaght O'Crilly. 158 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 441 8
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 22: Parishes of County Londonderry VI 1831, 1833, 1835-6, North-East Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes in north-east Londonderry. Centres covered include Aghadowey, Agivey, Ballyrashane and Macosquin. We learn of life in the community through the occupations, health and amusements of its people, while emigration and education are equally well documented. The accounts also detail the numerous mills and public buildings of the region, as well as its military and ecclesiastical antiquities. The material provides a unique insight into life in this rural area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghadowey, Agivey, Ballyrashane, Kildollagh, Macosquin. 140 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 464 7
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 25: Parishes of County Londonderry VII 1834-5, North-West Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for the parishes of Bovevagh and Tamlaght Finlagan in the north-west of the county. It covers an area immediately west of the River Roe and stretching to the shores of Lough Foyle, as well as the important town of Ballykelly and fertile district of Myroe. We learn of the economy and society of this strongly agricultural region dotted with mills and gentlemen's seats. The influence of the Fishmongers' Company is evident in the public buildings of Ballykelly and proposed navigational improvements in the rich fishing area of the Roe. The antiquities and traditions of the area are exceptionally well documented, and social life is recorded through habits of the people and emigration lists. The parishes covered in this volume are: Bovevagh, Tamlaght Finlagan. 140 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 510 4
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 27: Parishes of County Londonderry VIII 1830, 1833-7, 1839, East Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in east Londonderry, an area bordered on the east by the River Bann and stretching as far as the slopes of Benbradagh in the west, encompassing the towns of Garvagh and Kilrea. We learn of the economy of a region where the main sources of livelihood were farming and fishing in the waters of the Bann and Loughs Neagh and Beg. Among the people the desire for education is clear, as is shown in the excellent statistics of schools. Other topics covered include antiquities and local traditions, especially those connected with ancient monuments. The parishes covered in this volume are: Desertoghill, Errigal, Killelagh, Kilrea. 144 pages; published 1994; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 514 7
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 28: Parishes of County Londonderry IX 1832-8, West Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Cumber in the west of the county, an extensive area, including the villages of Claudy and Park, dotted with mills, gentlemen's seats, churches and schools. The material paints a vivid picture of life, greatly influenced by the patronage of the Fishmongers' Company, the chief proprietors. Cultivation and productivity are analysed in each individual townland, with model farms prominent throughout. The history of the region is documented in townland names and antiquities, while social life comes alive through school statistics, dispensary rules and emigrants' letters. Together this material provides a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Cumber (Upper and Lower). 142 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 516 3
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 30: Parishes of County Londonderry X 1833-5, 1838, Mid-Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Banagher, situated towards the west of county Londonderry, including the important market town of Feeny. The material paints a fascinating portrait of life in this largely agricultural area whose "wild and romantic" mountains and glens hold both a great wealth of antiquities and a huge variety of wildlife, notably wolves and eagles. As well as recounting the social and economic habits of the largely Irish-speaking population, through marvellously detailed tables of schools, emigration and manufactories, this volume contains a wonderful collection of local traditions and superstitions. This Memoir provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Banagher. 148 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 520 1
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 31: Parishes of County Londonderry XI 1821, 1833, 1836-7, South Londonderry Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 5 parishes in south Londonderry, in the shadow of Slieve Gallion and including the towns of Draperstown, part of Moneymore, and Tobermore. Much of this district was owned by the Drapers' Company, whose regulations and benevolence greatly influenced their tenancy. This was a thriving area well endowed with remains of antiquity, gentlemen's seats, mills and public buildings, and its commercial character is attested to by a variety of occupations, fairs and markets. Social life is especially well documented through habits of the people, emigration and education, with wonderful accounts of the traditions, customs and verse of its inhabitants. Togerther this material provides a unique insight into life in this region over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballynascreen, Desertlyn, Desertmartin, Kilcronaghan, Lissan. 158 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 550 3
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 33: Parishes of County Londonderry XII 1829-30, 1832, 1834-6, Coleraine & Mouth of the Bann Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for 4 parishes in the north-east of the county, including the major centre of Coleraine and towns of Portrush and Portstewart, as well as the mouth of the Bann. We see a landscape dotted with gentlemen's seats, mills and remains of antiquity, while the towns present a large number of public buildings and impressive streets. The material paints a wonderful picture of economic life in this coastal area, where the people enjoyed a high degree of prosperity, evidenced by the building of a new harbour at Portrush and the consequent influx of shipping. A variety of trades and occupations also testifies to the vibrant nature of this region. Social life is also well covered, with extensive records of education and emigration, and this district is almost unrivalled for the number of societies that found widespread support among the people. Together these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life in this fascinating area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Ballyaghran, Ballywillin, Coleraine, Killowen. 188 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 554 6
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 34: Parishes of County Londonderry XIII 1831-8, Clondermot & the Waterside Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Clondermot, covering the Waterside of Derry city and the villages of Drumahoe and New Buildings, an area bordering Lough Foyle and encompassing part of the Faughan river and a large part of the estate of the Goldsmiths' Company. Rural economy is recorded by mills and agriculture, and occupations of the people cast light on everyday life in the city. Antiquities and history are equally well recounted. The habits of the people are richly delineated through education and numerous societies, while an impressive dispensary catered for health needs. Together this material provide a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Clondermot. 148 pages; published 1996; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 556 2
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 36: Parishes of County Londonderry XIV 1833-4, 1836, 1838, Faughanvale Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoir for the parish of Faughanvale, extending eastwards from the mouth of the Faughan along the southern reaches of Lough Foyle and covering the villages of Muff (Eglinton) and Faughanvale. Also included are some miscellaneous papers relating mainly to this part of county Londonderry. We learn of the early history of this coastal parish, which was home to numbers of gentlemen's seats, including Willsborough, and was equally well endowed with mills and public buildings, not to the detriment of numerous remains of antiquity. Social life is particularly well delineated, with extensive details on agriculture and occupations, while records of the management of schools and the dispensary suggest a desire for improvement amongst the people. Together this material paints a fascinating portrait of this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parish covered in this volume is: Faughanvale. 132 pages; published 1995; 24 x 17cm; paperback;
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume covers 13 parishes in the north, west and south of Tyrone, an area including Castlederg, Clogher, Fintona, Fivemiletown, Newtownstewart and Omagh. The area of Strabane is detailed, but not the town itself. These accounts include information from a survey undertaken in the 1820s. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghalurcher, Ardstraw, Cappagh, Clogher, Donacavey, Donaghedy, Dromore, Drumragh, Kilskeery, Leckpatrick, Longfield (West), Longfield (East), Longfield (Lower), Skirts of Urney and Ardstraw, Termonamongan. 160 pages; published 1990; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 362 4
BOOK - Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland Volume 20: Parishes of County Tyrone II 1825, 1833-5, 1840, Mid and East Tyrone This volume contains the Memoirs for 18 parishes in mid and east Tyrone describing Aughnacloy, Ballygawley, Beragh and Caledon, as well as the areas adjacent to Lough Neagh and including the important towns of Coalisland, Cookstown, Dungannon and Stewartstown. Great attention is paid to the local economy with reference made to the coalfields in east Tyrone. The domestic linen industry is given prominence through unparalleled statistics analysing the productivity of households in the town of Coagh and surrounding areas. Other topics covered include education, communications and habits of the people. Together this material provides a unique insight into life in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Aghaloo, Artrea, Ballinderry, Ballyclog, Bodoney, Carnteel, Clogherny, Clonoe, Desertcreat, Donaghenry, Drumglass, Errigal Keerogue, Kildress, Killyman, Lissan, Pomeroy, Tamlaght, Tullyniskan. 156 pages; published 1993; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 460 4
Edited by Angélique Day and Patrick McWilliams This volume contains the Memoirs for five counties, comprising 34 parishes, in and along the southern reaches of the province of Ulster, a large area stretching from Sligo and Leitrim in the west and as far south as Louth in the east, with Cavan and Monaghan, particularly the latter, having the best coverage. Cavan is endowed with accounts of Cavan town, Cootehill, Kingscourt, and Stradone, with Monaghan possesses descriptions of Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Clones, Drum, Emyvale, Glaslough, Newbliss, RockCorry, and Scotshouse. There are also details of Manorhamiltonin Leitrim, and Achonry, Aclare, Ballymote, Ballysadare, and general information about land-holdings in Sligo comprise the records for that county. Louth is represented by a set of interesting townland statistics for Ballymascanlan and Carlingford. Throughout this area the linen industry has been very significant, as witnessed by the many substantial houses of those involved in that trade, but the tide of prosperity had turned and agricultural economy was the mainstay of the region, as seen through its many livestock fairs. Ancient and early Christian remains, as well as fortifications and significant buildings of later centuries, are well documented and there are some particularly good accounts of the wildlife and geology in this typical drumlin landscape of South Ulster speckled with lakes. Altogether these Memoirs provide a unique insight into life and society in this area over one hundred and fifty years ago. The parishes covered in this volume are: Co. Cavan: Drumgoon, Drumloman, Drung, Enniskeen, Killdrumsherdan, Laragh; Co. Leitrim: Manorhamilton Union; Co. Louth: Ballymascanlan, Carlingford, Castletown; Co. Monaghan: Aghabog, Aughnamullen, Ballybay, Clontibret, Currin, Donagh, Donaghmoyne, Ematris, Errigal Truagh, Inniskeen, Killanny, Kilmore, Magheracloone, Magheross, Monaghan, Muckno, Tydavnet, Tyholland; Co. Sligo: Emlaghfad, Killoran and KIlcarnet, Kilmactigue. 212 pages; published 1998; 24 x 17cm; paperback; ISBN 085389 661 5
In 2002, Dr Patrick McWilliams completed an Index to the Memoirs. This Herculean work lists all people and places in the original 40-volume series, as well as all original drawings, OS and county maps reproduced in the volumes. It also provides extensive details of the Memoir writers and where their accounts appear. This book is an essential accompaniment to the OS Memoirs and a baseline research tool. 767 pages; published 2002; paperback ISBN 085389 812 X
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BOOK - The Huguenots: Their Settlement, Churches, and Industries in England and IrelandBy Samuel Smiles Originally published by Samuel Smiles, New York, 1868 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2006 (CD 2010) This book chronicles the re-settlement of the Huguenots in England and Ireland. The migration was one of the most important movements of skilled workers and professionals out of mainland Europe due to religious persecution. There were two major movements of Huguenot. The first primarily included Flemish and French Protestants during the latter half of the sixteenth century. The second major migration happened during the final decades of the seventeenth century. ISBN: 1-894571-78-9 (Hardcover) More information
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BOOK - Researching Your Irish Ancestors at Home and AbroadBy Dr. David R. Elliott Published by Dundurn, Toronto, 2012 This book will help all those, no matter where they live, who are searching for ancestors in Ireland. Dr. Elliott gives clues to finding your ancestral county, then the parish and townland within the county. He explains how Irish archival centres work and describes how you can flesh out your ancestors’ lives and what you might find in cemeteries. Also covers how to prepare for a research trip to Ireland, and provides links to many useful web sites. David R. Elliott, a retired history professor, has taken eight research trips to Ireland on behalf of his clients and has worked in most archival repositories in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. ISBN 978-1-45970-397-1 (softcover) More information
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BOOK - Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors, The Essential Genealogical Guide to Early Modern Ulster, 1600-1800 [northern Ireland] By William Roulston Published by Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast, 2010 (this edition) One of the greatest frustrations for generations of genealogical researchers has been that reliable guidance on sources for perhaps the most critical period in the establishment of their family’s links with Ulster, the period up to 1800, has proved to be so elusive. Not any more. This book can claim to be the first comprehensive guide for family historians searching for ancestors in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Ulster. Printed 2010. ISBN 978-1-903688-53-3 (Softcover) More information
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BOOK - The Great Hunger - Ireland 1845-1849 -- By: Cecil Woodham Smith. The Irish potato famine of the 1840's, perhaps the most appalling event of the Victorian era, killed over a million people and drove as many more to emigrate to America. The continuing impact on Anglo-Irish relations was incalculable, the immediate human cost almost inconceivable. In this vivid and disturbing book Cecil Woodham-Smith provides the definitive account. ISBN 978-0-14-014515-1 (Softcover) More information
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BOOK - Merchants in Plenty: Joseph Smyth's Belfast Directories of 1807 and 1808With an Historical Introduction and Bibliography of Belfast Directories to 1900 by J. R. R. Adams By Joseph Smyth and J. R. R. Adams. The directories here reprinted, from unique copies in the Linen Hall Library, vividly recreate this Belfast of cotton mills and learned societies, sail makers and booksellers. It will be of interest both to genealogists and to those who care for the history of Belfast. The Belfast of the first decade of the nineteenth century was a bustling and growing town of some 22,000 inhabitants. It was dominated by the cotton industry and the linen trade. The foundations of such potentially important enterprises as engineering and shipbuilding were being laid. Yet this was still a period when a trip to Dublin took twenty-one hours by coach (with a double guard for extra security) and when the inhabitants were ferried round the town by sedan chair. ISBN: 978-0-901905-17-8 More information
BOOK - Flight From Famine, The Coming Of The Irish To CanadaBy Donald MacKay One of Canada's founding peoples, the Irish arrived in the Newfoundland fishing stations as early as the seventeenth century. By the eighteenth century they were establishing farms and settlements from Nova Scotia to the Great Lakes. Then, in the 1840s, came the failures of Ireland's potato crop, which people in the west of Ireland had depended on for survival. The famine survivors who helped build Canada in the years that followed Black '47 provide a testament to courage, resilience, and perseverance. By the time of Confederation, the Irish population of Canada was second only to the French, and four million Canadians can claim proud Irish descent. ISBN13: 9781554884186 More information
Book - Essays in Scotch-Irish History Edited by E.R.R. Green. This is a reprint of the second volume in the Ulster Historical Foundation's Historical Series, which was first published in 1969. These five essays were delivered as lectures at a conference on the Scotch-Irish held in Belfast in 1965. This edition contains a new introduction by Steve Ickringill of the University of Ulster re-viewing recent research. More information BOOK - Finding your Irish Ancestors by Christensen, Penelope Ph.D. The author believes that the four Primary Sources and the most reliable ones are all obtainable at Family History Centers. This book presents a sound strategy for thorough and productive research of those sources.More information BOOK - Researching Irish Archival and Repository Centres by: Hutchison, Brian W. An overview of the archival and repository centres throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (Eire) for conducting Irish research.More information BOOK - Researching Irish Census Records… Including Census Substitute Records by: Hutchison, Brian W. Included, the availability of records, plus importance of various government land and people surveys acting as substitutes.More information BOOK - Researching Irish Church Records… Conformist and Non-Conformist by: Hutchison, Brian W. Emphasis on time periods, historical backgrounds, record collections and pre-1864 research problems are included.More information BOOK - Researching Irish Civil Registration Records by: Hutchison, Brian W. Contents and availability of the records, how the information documented has changed over time, limitations & advantages of civil vital records and effective research strategies are included.More information BOOK - Researching Irish Testamentary Records by: Hutchison, Brian W. A discussion of the value of these records during these time periods, availability of the records in both periods, as well as comments on some research strategies for using these collections are included.More information BOOK - A Guide to Irish Parish Registers by: Brian Mitchell The Griffith's or Primary Valuation of Ireland and Parish registers of baptisms, marriages and burials are perhaps the two most important sources for genealogical research in Ireland. This book attempts to make a search of these records more rewarding for the researcher. More information BOOK - Sir Richard Musgrave's Memoirs Of The Irish Rebellion Of 1798 The most important contemporary published source on the insurrection led by the United Irishman.Vivid eyewitness accounts, lists of massacre victims and rebel and loyalist participants. Essential for genealogists and historians. New complete index to thousands of people and places. More information USED & ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS: Ireland and Northern Ireland:
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USED BOOK - County Derry (Londonderry), Ireland, Tracing Irish Ancestors. By Michael C. O'Laughlin Irish Genealogical Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 2002. 8-1/2 x 11. 50 pages. Paperback, Spiral Bound. Slight shelving wear. In very good condition. ISBN 0940134975. Click for image
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USED BOOK - Feis na nGleann (english edition). By Eamon Phoenix, Padraic O Cleireachain, Eileen McAuley & Nuala McSparran, editors Stair Uladh, imprint of Ulster Historical Foundation, Ireland, 2005. 8-1/4 x 10-5/8. 192 pages. Hardcover, black cloth with gilt stamping on spine, dust jacket in perfect condition. Both hardcover book and dust jacket in like new condition. ISBN 0903688493. Click for image
USED BOOK - Dublin, Daughter of Merchant Kings. By P.D. Whelan Dreamcather Publishing, Saint John, NB, 1999. 6 x 9. 333 pages. Paperback, Perfect Bound. Some shelving wear. Tight spine but part of the cover is ripped at the spine however book is in very good condition. ISBN 1894372026. Click for image
USED BOOK - Townlands in Ulster, Local History Studies. By W.H. Crawford & R.H. Foy, editors Ulster Historical Foundation with the Federation for Ulster Studies, Belfast, 1998. 8-1/4 x 10-1/2. 239 pages. Paperback, Perfect Bound. Some shelving wear, slit on cover of one copy. Good condition. ISBN 0901905844. Click for image
USED BOOK - Church of Ireland, Directory of Church Services. By John Bayley, compiler Lawlor Print Ltd, 1997. 5-3/4 x 7-3/4. 64 pages. Soft cover, stapled, some rips on the bach cover, otherwise good condition. ISBN None. Click for image
USED BOOK - Ireland, Strangford's Shores, Paintings and Stories from around the Lough. Author Jane Crosbie, Artist, Alison Brown. Published by Laurel Cottage Ltd., Northern Ireland 1997. 10.0 x 7.25. All books approx. 85 pages. Padded Hardcover book. With illustration on front cover. All books are in excellent (new condition) and as per title, are full of beautiful watercolor paintings for this area in Northern Ireland. A fabulous keepsake. ISBN 1-900935 03-1. No index but bibliography. All publications from this series were $30.00 each, now on sale for $10.00. Click for image
USED BOOK - Ireland, Donegal, South of the Gap. - Paintings and Stories from South Donegal. Author Liam Ronayne, Artist, Brian Gallagher. Published by Laurel Cottage Ltd., Northern Ireland 1997. 10.0 x 7.25. All books approx. 85 pages. Padded Hardcover book. With illustration on front cover. All books are in excellent (new condition) and as per title, are full of beautiful watercolor paintings for this area. A fabulous keepsake. ISBN 1-900935 15-5, No index but bibliography. All publications from this series were $30.00 each, now on sale for $10.00. Click for image
USED BOOK - Ireland, Galway on the Bay. - Paintings and Stories. Authors Dick Byrne and Peadar O'Dowd. Artist, Derek Biddulph.. Published by Laurel Cottage Ltd., Northern Ireland 1997. 10.0 x 7.25. All books approx. 85 pages. Padded Hardcover book. With illustration on front cover. All books are in excellent (new condition) and as per title, are full of beautiful watercolor paintings for this area. A fabulous keepsake. ISBN 1-900935 24-2. No index but bibliography. All publications from this series were $30.00 each, now on sale for $10.00.
USED BOOK - Ireland, Carlingford Lough. Paintings and Stories. Author Marie McStay, Artist, Colum McEvoy. Published by Laurel Cottage Ltd., Northern Ireland 1997. 10.0 x 7.25. All books approx. 85 pages. Padded Hardcover book. With illustration on front cover. All books are in excellent (new condition) and as per title, are full of beautiful watercolor paintings for this area in Northern Ireland. A fabulous keepsake. ISBN 1-900935 04 X, No index but bibliography. All publications from this series were $30.00 each, now on sale for $10.00. Click for image
USED BOOK - Ireland, Donegal Islands, Paintings and Stories from Sailing the Islands. Authors and Artists, Ros Harvey and Wallace Clark. Published by Laurel Cottage Ltd., Northern Ireland 1997. 10.0 x 7.25. All books approx. 85 pages. Padded Hardcover book. With illustration on front cover. All books are in excellent (new condition) and as per title, are full of beautiful watercolor paintings for this area in Northern Ireland. A fabulous keepsake. ISBN 1-900935 31-7 No index but bibliography. All publications from this series were $30.00 each, now on sale for $10.00. Click for image
USED BOOK - Irish Passenger Lists 1803 - 1806. By Brian Mitchell. Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore Maryland. 1995. Full Title: Irish Passenger Lists, 1803 - 1806, Lists of Passengers Sailing from Ireland to America. Extracted from the Hardwicke Papers. Dark Green Hardcover with gold lettering on front and spine. 6.0 x 9.25. 154 Pages. Extensive index, everything else in Alphabetical order. Hard cover is in excellent, like new condition. ISBN. 0-8063-1458-3 . Click for image
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