From Library Journal
McKenna, a freelance writer in Chicago whose ancestors immigrated to New York from County Clare and County Armagh in the 19th century, has written a beginner's guide to researching Irish American genealogy. Her book provides essential background on Ireland and Northern Ireland and tells how to begin research, interview relatives, and write the family history. Each chapter lists current resources and includes a list of Internet web sites. Two advanced guides for research in Ireland and Northern Ireland, respectively, are John Grenham's Tracing Your Irish Ancestors (LJ 1/93) and Kathleen Neill's How To Trace Family History in Northern Ireland (Irish Genealogical Association, 1986). A solid contribution to researching Irish genealogy in America, Ireland, and Northern Ireland, McKenna's book will be useful for students of all ages. [The numerous books in this series cover, among others, British American, Native American, African American, and Jewish American genealogy.?Ed.]?Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
-?Judith P. Reid, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
?Regardless of the age level, the book is useful to anyone interested in learning how to research their Irish roots and get a short lesson in Irish history. Each volume provides an easy to understand overview of the history of immigration and culture in the U.S. for the particular ethnic group....Where these books shine, for the student and adult genealogist, is in the resource listings....For students, these books provide a great way of getting started in genealogy and learning about the life and heritage of their ancestors. For adult researchers these books provide excellent resources to move beyond the genealogical books into learning about the history, culture and experience of their ancestors.?-ARBA
"Regardless of the age level, the book is useful to anyone interested in learning how to research their Irish roots and get a short lesson in Irish history. Each volume provides an easy to understand overview of the history of immigration and culture in the U.S. for the particular ethnic group....Where these books shine, for the student and adult genealogist, is in the resource listings....For students, these books provide a great way of getting started in genealogy and learning about the life and heritage of their ancestors. For adult researchers these books provide excellent resources to move beyond the genealogical books into learning about the history, culture and experience of their ancestors."-ARBA
About the Author
ERIN MCKENNA is a graphic designer and free-lance writer in New York City. She has studied the history of her own Irish American family and their journey from County Clare, Ireland. Much of her research has focused on her great-grandfather, who once served as Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York.
