Families of County Kerry, Ireland: Over Four Thousand Entries from the Archives of the Irish Genealogical Foundation (Book of Irish Families, Great & Small) [Hardcover]

Michael C. O'Laughlin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Book of Irish Families, Great & Small | Publication Date: 2000

6x9, hardbound, gold stamped @ 244 + xxvi pages. Illustrated, Surname Index. Over 4000 families of Co. Kerry are included, from ancient times to the coming of the 20th century. Copyright date is 2000.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This is the 2nd book in our 32 volume 'Irish Families' series. It focuses only on families found in County Kerry and includes families of all religions and backgrounds, including old Irish families and settler families. It follows the master volume to the set, 'The Book of Irish Families, great & small" which contains information on families from all of Ireland.

An outline of the history of the county as it relates to Irish families, and to Irish research, is included, along with an exhaustive history of thousands of Kerry families.

From the Author

Co. Kerry was chosen as the first volume to follow 'The Book of Irish Families, Great and Small' in part due to my own ancestors who were among the 'O'Donoghues of the Glen'. I have made good use of the IGF library, and have included many references from the work of Jeremiah King, noted Kerry historian.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Irish Genealogical Foundation (2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940134365
• ISBN-13: 978-0940134362
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,176 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.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Book for Research, June 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Families of County Kerry, Ireland: Over Four Thousand Entries from the Archives of the Irish Genealogical Foundation (Book of Irish Families, Great & Small) (Hardcover)

This Book was really helpful. It included census information and actual specific locations of families, and it included more families than any other source I have ever seen on County Kerry. Nothing else has this scope so it is the first book I go to for Kerry info...not another coffee table book, great for those who really want information.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First on my shelf for Kerry, August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Families of County Kerry, Ireland: Over Four Thousand Entries from the Archives of the Irish Genealogical Foundation (Book of Irish Families, Great & Small) (Hardcover)

This book is the first one I go for when looking for info on Kerry families....I found 4 families the first time I read through it...If you really want some info about Kerry families that you cannot find elsewhere - this is it. Much more than a how to book - I love all the extra information !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, October 2, 2003

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This review is from: Families of County Kerry, Ireland: Over Four Thousand Entries from the Archives of the Irish Genealogical Foundation (Book of Irish Families, Great & Small) (Hardcover)

Just what I needed- even got some info on TRALEE and early settlement. Some names had a lot of info included just on one family. Other families are just given with a location and date!