Webinar Syllabus: Researching Famine Irish Ancestors in Ireland’s Poor Law Unions pilgrim notations on cover page

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Volume 3: Abijah Savage – John Yates/Yeats

Webinar Syllabus: Researching Famine Irish Ancestors in Ireland’s Poor Law Unions pilgrim notations on cover pageMore than 30 million Americans have Irish Ancestry, and many of us have ancestors who were affected by the Great Famine of 1845 1852. During this time, many relied on Irelands Poor Law Unions, which centered around a workhouse where people could labor to receive temporary relief from their poverty. The records produced by the Poor Law Unions can provide valuable information about your ancestors lives and rich historical context about the famine. Join