County Tipperary Genealogy and Family History, special extracts from the IGF archives [Spiral-bound]

Michael C. O'Laughlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

County Tipperary Genealogy, Family History Notes and Coats of Arms. Part of the Irish Families Project, this resource work includes the complete 1659 census for Tipperary, County Map, complete listing of modern parishes and placenames as well as older place names, plus coats of arms of families in Tipperary taken from the Irish Book of Arms. Source section gives you the address and location of records for more research in Ireland. Includes local sources in the county itself. Many families are noted and pinpointed as to location......The most numerous families in the 19th century here were Ryan, Maher, O'Brien, Kennedy, Hogan, Gleeson, Hayes, Dwyer, McGrath, Walsh, Kelly and Loner. Also found in Tipperary are the Fogartys, Moloneys, Ryans (Mulryan), Gleason (Gleeson), Prendergast, Purcell, St. John, Grace, and Purcell. The larger towns in this County included Tipperary town, Clonmel, Thurles, Nenagh, Roscrea, Cashel, Carrick-onSuir and Cahir. 58 pages in all, full size 8 1/2 x 11, heavier parchement cover, spiral bound to lay flat, illustrated. Not a collection of family histories but a hands on guide to finding your family in Tipperary, with actual records and contacts. A must for any collection that includes Co. Tipperary.

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About the Author

The leading author in his field, Michael O'Laughlin has had over 40 Irish books appear in print, including several bestselling hardbound titles. He currently serves as editor for the journal of 'Irish Families', the monthly journal of record for the Irish Genealogical Foundation.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 58 pages
• Publisher: Irish Genealogical Foundation (June 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0940134543
• ISBN-13: 978-0940134546
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,097,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Misleading and Disappointing, January 3, 2005

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This review is from: County Tipperary Genealogy and Family History, special extracts from the IGF archives (Spiral-bound)

This is the worst kind of genealogy book ... the kind that lists a lot of names but is really only trying to get you to buy other resources. Be wary of the index of names that is included here in the Amazon sample pages. The surname index includes references to a list of names found in ANOTHER book. Nice trick #!~@#.

Another trick: "The Complete Returns From the Census of 1659 for County Tipperary". Sounds good, right. Well it only lists a count of English / Irish by Parish and Townload. No individual names except for a small sample of English nobility.

Most of the other material are just excerpts from well-known sources like John O'Hart's pedigress, etc. Further, there is not even an attempt by the publisher to write a meaningful explanation or introduction about the pieces of information provided.

Just a shameful conglomeration of pieces with a misleading name index to try to get web 'hits' and sales for IrishRoots.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, October 2, 2003

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This review is from: County Tipperary Genealogy and Family History, special extracts from the IGF archives (Spiral-bound)

Great Reference for Tipperary (there are so few) as long as you remember there is history on a few families-but reference material for anyone looking in Tipperary- I got the name of a researcher in the book- and exchanged info