Tuesday 23 May, 2017 John Prendergast, my 5x Grandfather died intestate in 1833. In Windsor, Australia, shortly before his death, he distributed all of his possessions to his children. Why did he die without leaving a Will? Was it to save his family the expense of paying death taxes? Was it so that he could … Continue reading Interesting discovery in Dublin and at the National Archives of Ireland
Category: Family History
Family day at Cusheen
Sunday 21 May, 2017 Today the weather turned very cold. It was overcast and quite miserable. The Boyle family gathered for a Sunday roast at lunchtime and the lively banter made up for the cold and cloudy weather outside. Dr. John Boyle is a dab hand with the baking as is his clever son Thomas … Continue reading Family day at Cusheen
Conference papers and Certificate ceremony
Clans and Surnames Conference, Nenagh, Tipperary. Friday 19 May, 2017 I awoke bright and early and very excited. Today is the day I deliver my Conference paper 'The Quest to find Prendergast ancestry'' The day started with Dr. Michael C. Kean who has written a book from Laois (pronounced Leesh) to Kerry. Dr. Penny Walters … Continue reading Conference papers and Certificate ceremony
The importance of taking care of your family history
Clans and Surnames Conference, Nenagh, Tipperary Ireland Last year with the help of the lovely Rachel Spano, Senior Archivist of the State Library of Queensland, Australia, I was able to pass on techniques for Preservation, Conservation and Restoration at a Workshop that I conducted where Rachel Spano participated in an outreach skype session. When I … Continue reading The importance of taking care of your family history
Portumna Workhouse and Portumna Castle visit
Clans and Surnames Conference Nenagh, Tipperary. Wednesday May 17, 2017 We started the day with a Round table discussion. Tony Browne was very knowledgeable on the subject of Limerick Surnames. He had us all laughing with some of his stories about tracing family names. Civil Parishes and Death Registration sources was discussed at … Continue reading Portumna Workhouse and Portumna Castle visit
Finding my ancestors
Tuesday 16 May, 2017 Clans and Surnames Conference, Nenagh, Tipperary, Ireland Today four of my favourite experts will deliver Conference papers. Brian Donovan of find my past will tell us how to find your Convicts and Criminals in family history Research. Fiona Fitzsimons will explain the Irish Registery of Deeds, one I found to be … Continue reading Finding my ancestors
Clans and Surnames – the Conference
Monday May 15, 2017 Clans and Surnames: Irish Family Research Conference begins in earnest today. I awoke very early and very excited because finally after traveling 12,000ks, for 6 days from Australia to Ireland with 2 very enjoyable stop-overs along the way, the day has finally arrived to learn more about how to research Irish … Continue reading Clans and Surnames – the Conference
National Archives Kew visit
Saturday 13th May, 2017 Fellow genealogists refer to the National Archives at Kew in England as one of THE most important repositories in the world. I have long wanted to visit the National Archives as they hold a large collection with relevance to most Australians. My Prendergast family included. Today the weather was cool but … Continue reading National Archives Kew visit
Fish and chips at Harrods
We landed at Heathrow Airport at 06:55 and our driver was there to greet us to drive us into our Hotel the Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt. As expected it was a dreary, wet day in old London town But the warmth and friendliness of the staff on our arrival made up for the weather … Continue reading Fish and chips at Harrods
Time to fly!
Tuesday 9 May, 2017 Last minute packing and arrangements took up most of the morning. Two dear friends phoned to wish me well and by 12.30 we were on our way. I received a couple of lovely Bon voyage emails as well. We drove into Proserpine where Sue was waiting for us to collect her … Continue reading Time to fly!
Families of Ireland 