Families of County Cork, Ireland (Book of Irish Families, Great and Small Volume 4) [Hardcover]

Michael C. O'Laughlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

6x9, hardbound, gold stamped @ 219 pages. Illustrated, Surname Index. Over 1500 families of Co. Cork are included, from ancient times to the coming of the 20th century.

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From the Publisher

One of the historic volumes from the 32 book set on Irish Families from the I. G. F. and the Journal of Irish Families. This is the story and history of families in Co. Cork.

Ancient Cork families are included. Rare families found in Cork are given in this historic work too, some are found only once in the Co. Cork archives here. Settler families from England, Scotland and the continent who subsequently arrive in Co. Clare are included.

When needed, sources are given for further research on your family. Family castles, dates of occupation and locations are given. Ordinary Cork people, from the 17th to the 19th century are included as well.

This book greatly expands upon the families given in the first volume to the set, The Book of Irish Families, great & small. Many more Cork families are given here, and additional information can be found on families included in the first volume to the series.

About the Author

The author is the founder and president of the Irish Genealogical Foundation, and edits the monthly Journal of Irish Families. He also has written over 30 books in the field of Irish Genealogy and Irish Culture, a feat unrivaled in the field. For more information see his website at www.Irishroots.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 219 pages
• Publisher: O'laughlin Pr; Original edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940134357
• ISBN-13: 978-0940134355
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A one of a kind resource, Mike publishes 60 books by 10 authors. He has authored 12 hardbound books; 30 Irish guides,and hundreds of articles. Today, he hosts the first weekly podcast on Irish Family History at www.Irishroots.com

The founder of the Irish Roots Cafe, he also publishes great works of history, including 'The Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters'; and Keatings 'History of Ireland'.

President of the Irish Genealogical Foundation and editor of "Irish Families" for 30 years, Mike is the worlds most published author in his field.

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17 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book on Irish Cork families, February 22, 1999

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This review is from: Families of County Cork, Ireland (Book of Irish Families, Great and Small Volume 4) (Hardcover)

This is the best single book for history of my family name. I even found out that people with my surname inhabited a castle in Ireland!