Co. Cavan & Co. Leitrim Ireland, Genealogy & Family History Notes (Spiral-bound)

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County Cavan and Co. Leitrim Genealogy, Family History NOTES and Coats of Arms. Produced as part of the Irish Families Project. This is from historical sources in the IGF library . It includes the names and locations of all individuals in the Leitrim 1659 census, County Maps, complete listing of modern parishes as well as some older place names, plus coats of arms of families in Cavan and Leitrim 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 counties themselves. Many families are noted and pinpointed as to location..many others are only mentioned in passing.

Remember this is not a 350 page book, but a very helpful 50 page book that will get you going on your family search in Cavan or Leitrim. Not a collection of family histories but a hands on guide to finding your family in Cavan or Leitrim, with actual records and contacts. Directory of Co. Cavan from the 1800’s included. Extracts from O’Harts Irish pedigrees with some family history included for the old territory of Breffne, which includes both Cavan and Leitrim. A few passenger lists of those from Cavan and Leitrim in the 1800’s are included too. Old photographed source material appears exactly as found in the IGF library.

About the Author

Michael C. O'Laughlin is a leading author in the field with over 10 hardbound and numerous softbound works in print today. He currently edits the monthly newsletter of the Irish Genealogical Foundation, a group which he founded over 20 years ago.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 50 pages
• Publisher: Irish Genealogical Foundation (March 10, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0940134640
• ISBN-13: 978-0940134645
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #774,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the price, December 20, 2008

By	C. MCCABE - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There is very little in this book that is of any interest, and the printing is very low quality. It's just a collection of a few notes printed using a copy machine and spiral bound. If your family name is not explicitly mentioned, then it really isn't worth it. There is nothing original in these notes. You can easily get all this information elsewhere, and in much better quality.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Genealogy and Family History in Co. Cavan and Co. Leitrim, October 20, 2008

By	Ann M. Durgin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very disappointed with this book. After only one year of research, I had already identified most of the information contained here by using various internet sites or other publications readily available in any good library.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great research start, August 31, 2008

By	Jennifer M. Bock - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great start guide to research...for Co Cavan & Co Leitrim.. I found this very useful in my family and friends research I am doing for them.. I cant imagine not having this in my start!