A practice-based family history is an approach to genealogy that emphasizes the practical aspects of researching and documenting family history. This approach is rooted in the idea that the best way to learn about genealogy is to actually do it, rather than simply read about it or study theoretical concepts.

Practice-based family history involves hands-on research, using primary sources such as census records, wills, deeds, and other historical documents. It also involves documenting and organizing research findings, analyzing evidence, and drawing conclusions based on that evidence.

The goal of practice-based family history is not only to learn about one's own family history but also to develop skills and techniques that can be applied to other genealogical research projects. By focusing on practical skills, such as record-keeping, data analysis, and research methodology, practitioners of this approach can become more confident and competent genealogists.

Overall, practice-based family history is a dynamic and engaging approach to genealogy that encourages individuals to actively explore and connect with their family's past.

2024 Listing of webinars Email irishroots@clansandsurnames.com to book same and to schedule

  • How to use the Petty Court Session for your Irish Family History Research - 1.5 hr webinar online Merriman Research

  • How to Draw Your Family Tree - 2-hour webinar online - Merriman Research

  • Eighteenth-century Irish records - 1.5-hour webinar online - Merriman Research

  • Overcoming brick walls in Irish genealogy research - 2 hr webinar

  • County sources for your Irish research - 2 hr webinar

  • Fact or Fiction - How to decypher your family stories - 1 hr webinar

  • Using land records in Irish genealogy - 2 hr research - 2 hr research webinar

  • Encumbered estate records for Irish family research - 2 hr research webinar

Available resources - Lorna Moloney

St Patrick’s Day 2020 - Free webinar - Pillars of the Past - Tracing your Irish roots - Lorna Moloney

Resources for Ancestral Connections: Mazes of the Past


 

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