Ireland - What on the Irish / Ireland Shelf                         Scotland             Welsh

Since the last newsletter we have purchased from the NZSG 's Irish Interest Group the handouts of
several workshops that have been held at previous times (not in Dunedin). Other Irish research guides
were also available so we have bought those too. Look for them on the lower Irish shelving in a green box
labelled "Publications from the NZSG Irish Group" (Received April 2010)

As you can see from the notes below the research guides are designed to assist you in your research into
your Irish family history. You will need a quiet couple of hours at the library to go through the papers but
you will find that they are easy to follow and are most informative. (You will be warm with the heater on
and you can also take a break and make a cup of coffee.)

Irish Testamentary Records (Wills)
Comprehensive notes covering all aspects of Irish testamentary records, including; will terminology,
format, types of wills, probate records, administrations, repositories where wills are to be found, how to
discover if a will exists, whereto find them, and much, much more! (36 pages)

Irish Newspapers as a Genealogical Source
Comprehensive notes explaining the type of information to be found in newspapers (biographical notices,
etc), dates and coverage of historical newspapers county by county, newspaper indexes, the repositories
where newspapers may be found and how to access them. (24 pages)

Ireland's Registry of Deeds
Comprehensive notes detailing the history of the Registry of Deeds, the types of documents to be found,
the process of registration, an explanation of the two indexes to the deeds, terms & their meanings, etc.
There is also a complete listing of the 2,687 LDS microfilm numbers to enable you to order a film to your
local LDS Family History Centre or an LDS approved agency. (36 pages)

Demystifying Griffith's Valuation
Griffith's Valuation was conducted between 1830 and 1864 and is, today, widely used as a census
"substitute" for Ireland. This publication is a brief introductory guide to this valuable resource.

Griffith's Valuation: using the microfiche version
Undoubtedly the most widely known of the Irish "census substitutes". Unfortunately, it is often
misunderstood and users of the microfiche version (available at various public libraries and other
repositories) are often unsure how to employ it effectively. This step-by-step guide aims to eliminate the
confusion and make the reader a proficient user, maximising their benefit from this valuable resource.

This publication includes three templates for use in your research.
The Cancelled Land Books Of Ireland: where to find them and how they may be used
These 'cancelled' books note the changes in ownership/occupation of land subsequent to the first printed
series of Griffith's Valuation books. This publication gives an in-depth account (with illustrations) of how to
approach and understand these records. An essential research tool for the intermediate level researcher
who has found their ancestors in 'Griffiths' and is asking themselves, "What next?"

Irish Census Records
While acknowledging that many records were destroyed, this paper (suitable for both novice and
advanced researcher) clearly identifies what census records remain, the information they contain, and
exactly where and how the records may be accessed. Many relevant LDS microfilm numbers are included
and there are some very useful blank census forms for transcribing your family information.

An Introduction to Irish Estate Records
The intent of this guide is to inform the reader of the types of records that may be found, suggest how and
where they may be found, and proffer advice on how to access them.

Researching the Parish Registers of Ireland
Parish registers are one of the most important sources of information for those researching their Irish
family history; particularly in the period before the commencement of civil registration. This publication
covers most of the major religions of the 19th century - Church of Ireland, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian,
Methodist, Huguenot, Jewish, Palatine, Quaker, Baptist & Congregationalist.

A Guide to the 1796 Spinning Wheel Premium Entitlement List (a.k.a. the Flaxgrowers List)
The 'Flaxgrowers List' is an important census substitute listing over 60,000 individuals covering almost
every county in Ireland (except Dublin and Wicklow). Information in the survey is limited to: name, county,
civil parish). If nothing else, the list confirms the presence of a particular name in an area at that time. N.B.
This publication is a 'guide' only and does not include the names of any individuals.

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Ireland County Genealogical Centres
A listing of contact details for these centres in all 32 counties of Ireland. The centres hold indexes of
parish registers plus some other genealogical resources and provide research services.
Local History Societies in Ulster
Arranged by county - gives the contact names and postal addresses of local history societies.
Local History Societies in Connacht
Arranged by county - gives the contact names and postal addresses of local history societies.
Local History Societies in Leinster
Arranged by county - gives the contact names and postal addresses of local history societies.
Local History Societies in Munster
Arranged by county - gives the contact names and postal addresses of local history societies.
County Sligo - genealogical research, the records and where to find them
A comprehensive description of the records of this county covering subjects such as census returns and
substitutes, estate records, gravestone inscriptions, military records, parish records, probate records Š..
plus more. Loads of website references. LDS microfilm numbers given where applicable. This very useful
for those people with ancestry in County Sligo.

County Limerick - genealogical research, the records and where to find them
A description of the records of this county covering subjects such as Š. census returns and substitutes,
estate records, gravestone inscriptions, military records, parish records, probate records Š.. plus more.
LDS microfilm numbers given where applicable.

Irish Family History Research on the Internet (2004)
The pages of this booklet are crammed full with over 2,000 website listings divided into 22 categories
such as: Archives, Churches, County & other Local sources, Emigration/Immigration, Genealogical
Research or Heritage Centres, Libraries, Maps, Newspapers, to name just a few.

How to Google effectively and maximise the benefits to your Irish research
Most of us know about, and have used, 'Google' to perform internet searches. But, in the majority of
cases, we are only scratching the surface of this marvellous search engine. If you know what you're doing,
you can use Google to search within websites, bring back sites that no longer exist, locate photos, and
track down missing relatives. This practical "how to" guide has something for everyone - from the novice
right through to the most experienced internet user.

Civil Registration: a practical guide to searching the Birth, Marriage & Death records of Ireland
from NZ. Details what information is to be found in both the indexes and registers of births, marriages and deaths.
Complete with illustrations.

A Beginner's Guide to Irish Research
Some useful advice on how to start your Irish family history research.
How to Locate the Place of Origin in Ireland of the NZ Emigrant Ancestor
Are you trying to research a NZ emigrant ancestor where the only information you have is "born in
Ireland"? If so, this practical guide may be the answer to your prayers! It details the many available NZ
sources most likely to reveal the place of origin for your Irish ancestor - death records, old age pension
records, military records, civil registration records, church records, and emigration records.
 

  Scottish Monumental Inscriptions that are in the Dunedin NZSG Library in PDF here
 

Welsh - What on the Welsh Shelf
 

Library Resources
Victorian Police Gazettes: 1864, 1865, 1868, 1869 and 1870.
Victorian Government Gazettes: 1857 and 1858.
Australian Cyclopedias. The first is: Cyclopedia of New South Wales 1907
Cyclopedia of Victoria 1903. Fox's History of Queensland 1919-1923 is included on this CD as well.
Cyclopedias of South Australia 1907- 1909,
Western Australia 1912- 1913,
Tasmania 1900, and the
Cyclopedia of Tasmania .

Bibliographic Guides Box 1
Bucks Great Brickhill, St Mary Parish Registers
Cheshire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 1 - Cheshire Genealogical Sources
Cheshire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 2 - Cheshire Family Histories & Pedigrees
Cornwall: A genealogical bibliography 2nd edition
Cumberland and Westmorland - A genealogical bibliography
Devon: A genealogical bibliography Vol 1 - Devon Genealogical Sources
Devon: A genealogical bibliography Vol 2 - Devon Family Histories & Pedigrees
Dorset: A genealogical bibliography
Essex: The genealogist's library guide Vol 1 - Genealogical Sources
Essex: The genealogist's library guide Vol 2 - Family Histories & Pedigrees
Hampshire: A genealogical bibliography 3

Bibliographic Guides Box 2
Kent: A genealogical bibliography Vol 1 - Genealogical Sources
Kent: A genealogical bibliography Vol 2 - Registers, Inscriptions & Wills
Kent: A genealogical bibliography Vol 3 - Kent Family Histories & Pedigrees
Lancashire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 1 - Genealogical Sources
Lancashire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 2 - Registers, Inscriptions & Wills
Lancashire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 2 - Registers, Inscriptions & Wills
Lancashire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 3 - Family Histories & Pedigrees
Lancashire: A genealogical bibliography Vol 3 - Family Histories & Pedigrees
Lincolnshire: A genealogical bibliography
London & Middlesex: A Genealogical Bibliograpy Vol 1 - Genealogical Sources 2nd edition
London & Middlesex: A Genealogical Bibliography Vol 2 - Family Histories & Pedigrees 2nd edition
Norfolk: A genealogical bibliography
Oxfordshire: A genealogical bibliography
Somerset - A genealogical bibliography
South West family histories - Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire
Wiltshire: A genealogical bibliography

Census Guides box
Census and how to use it, The
Census listings (Local) 1522-1930: Holdings in the British Isles
Census returns 1841-1881 on microfilm, 5th ed {Great Britain}
NZSG Dunedin Branch Newsletter 129
Censuses & population listings (British Isles], pre-1841Š
Censuses 1841-1881 Use & interpretation, The
Hearth Tax and the association oath rolls (reprinted)
Making use of the census PRO Readers' guide No. 1 2nd ed rev
Poll books 1696-1872 second edition
Protestation returns 1641-42, The

Church Guides box
Baptism records for family historians, Basic facts about using
Bishops transcripts & marriage licences 3rd edition
Boyd's Marriage Index, A list of parishes in
Death and burial records, Basic facts about using
Illegitimacy (4th ed )
Lunatics in England & Wales for Family Historians - basic facts about
Marriage indexes: (How to find them, use, compile) 2nd ed
Marriage laws, rites, records and customs
Marriage licences: Abstracts & indexes, Library of Society of Genealogists
Marriage records for family historians, Basic facts about using
Marriages & Census indexes for Family Histories, 8th ed.
Non-conformity, Understanding the history & records of... 2nd ed
Parish Law, The handy book of... (new edition)
Parish Registers
Poor Law documents before 1834, Intro. To... (2nd ed)
Poor, Annals of the... 3rd ed
Parish Officer, The complete..[new edition]

General Guides box
Basic sources for family history 1. Back to the early 1800s (9)
Bedfordshire, Tracing ancestors in
Family records centre - quick guide to using the indexes Out of date?
Heraldry for family historians, Basic facts about ( 9)
How heavy, how much and how long? Weights, money (etc)
Middlesex: London local archives: directory of record offices & libraries
Newspapers and periodicals (revised), Intro. to using..
Northamptonshire, Tracing ancestors in (9)
Record Offices - how to find them (ninth ed (2002)
Records offices in Great Britain & Ireland, In and around
Suffolk Chronology - historical events in county: Prelim.list

General Guides box 2
Births, Deaths & Marriages, Tracing records of... at GRO (Up to date?)
Current publications by members societies [FFHS] 6th Ed 1991
Current publications on microfiche by member societies [FFHS] ( Up to date?)
Genealogical records of England, Catalogue of searches in the..
Heraldry can be fun (reprinted)
Heraldry for family historians, Basic facts about
Lancashire, Basic facts about family history research in.. .
Projecting family history: a short guide to audio/visual
Register Offices of BDMs in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Tracing your British ancestors 2nd ed
Yorkshire, Basic facts about family history research

General Guides box 3
Electoral Registers since 1832: and Burgess Rolls. 2nd Ed
Land and Window Tax Assessments
Muster Rolls -Tudor & Stuart
Poor law Union Records 2 Midlands & Northern England
NZSG Dunedin Branch Newsletter 129
Poor law Union Records 3 S-W England. Marches &Wales
Poor law Union Records 4 Gazetteer of England &Wales
Legal Guides box
British education and its records, The growth of... 2nd ed
Coroners' records of England and Wales, reprinted 1988
Ecclesiastical courts, Officials & records 2nd edition
Manorial records, How to locate and use... 2nd ed
Probate jurisdictions 3rd edition
Quarter session records for family historians: a select list 3rd ed
Reading old title deeds, an introduction to
Wills before 1858 3rd edition
Wills from 1858
Wills probate & death duty records, An introduction to
My Ancestor Series Box
Baptists, My ancestors were..
Congregationalists, My ancestors were
English Presbyterians / Unitarians, My ancestors were
Freemason, My ancestor was a
Gypsies, My ancestors were..
Manorial tenants, My ancestors were
Merchant seaman, My ancestor was a
Methodists, My ancestors were
Migrant, My ancestor was a
Quakers, My ancestors were
Salvation Army, My ancestors were in the... (2nd ed)

Occupations box
Black Country Dictionary, The Definitive
Black Country Graveyards, Cemeteries and Epitaphs
Black Country Nail Trade, The
Glossary of household farming and trade terms, A ....3rd ed
Occupational sources for genealogists 2nd ed
Railwayman? Was your grandfather a... 3rd ed.
Trades, The book of... (Library of useful arts) Vol 1 1811
Trades, The book of... (Library of useful arts) Vol 2 1811
Trades, The book of... (Library of useful arts) Vol 3 1818

Books
“The Fletcher House” - Broad Bay, Otago Peninsular by Peter Shaw
“The First Four Years” is the booklet published in 1994 to mark the 150th Anniversay of the Otago Block Purchase.
“Waimate Centennial- 1854 to 1954”.
"The Royal New Zealand Air Force – Yesterday and Today”
“Out of the Common Way” 1840 - 1913- The European Church in the Colonial Era by E. W. Hames.
"Over the Mountain to the Sea" by David Hastings
"Kakanui School Centennary "
"The Church in Southland "
"St Patrick's Bascilica Centennial 1894 -1994"
Columba College Chronical 1952,1953,1954

Magazines
Coontin Kin, the Shetland Family History Society's magazine
The Highland Family History Society Journal
Descent- Journal of Society of Australian Genealogists
Ancestor- the Quarterly Journal of the Genealogical Society of Victoria
Austrlaian Family Tree Connections
Cornish News
The Greater London Genealogical Newsletter.
"Huggies, the original Shetland Tweed Bears"

CDs
Bay of Plenty Times BDM 1872 - 1910
Waikato BDM 1864 - 1900
Nominal & Descriptive Rolls of Waikato Regiments
Tapanui School Rolls 1880 -1975
"Who Do You Think you Are?"