England
Scotland
Ireland
Links to Other Useful British and Irish Research Sites
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One of the best collections of links to useful Canadian, British, and Irish
Research Sites is maintained by William L."Bill" Strong. Rather than reproduce
his excellent page, use this link to go to Bill Strong's Link Page.
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The late Robert T. Strong, Jr., and now Russel Laird, as site managers of the Strong Quest site in the Strong
Genealogical Network have also set up a number of useful links. See
Strong Quest Link Page.
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The Lineages Directory on this web site includes links to many
general purpose and personal websites which may be of particular
use to many researchers. See also any of the other links pages in the:
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The United Kingdom and Ireland:
See the article which appeared in the May 1998 issue of Family History Monthly regarding
GENUKI -- The UK and Ireland Genealogical Information Service on the Internet
by David Tippey, reproduced with permission at
GENUKI Information Service:
"The UK and Ireland Genealogical Information Service (GENUKI) web pages are probably the most important
starting point for anyone using the internet as an aid to their genealogical research. Supported by the
Universities of Manchester and Newcastle among others, they are maintained by volunteers, and provide an
invaluable guide to the genealogical information available on the World Wide Web.
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"GENUKI is growing rapidly as more and more libraries, record offices and individual genealogists
publish their research on the web. If you have a modem and internet connection for your computer
and are working within the British Isles, an early visit to the GENUKI home page
is essential...."
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England and Wales:
See the University of Manchester website. A wealth of detail!
University of Manchester
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Martha Strong has included many useful links in her website: Martha's World
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For help regarding Heraldic terminology, see:
Chivalric and Heraldic Terminology
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England
Scotland
Ireland
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Ireland:
Gateway to Irish Genealogy. The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) offers
this on-line collection of on-line Irish history and genealogy resources. Valuable for
seekers of Irish roots. Gateway to Irish Genealogy.
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See the home page of:OLochlainns Irish Family Journal
for links to a number of useful Irish websites.
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The Sweet Irish Rogues Research Project was founded by Nina K. Butkiewicz, Vicki Lindsay, Mary K. Hungerford,
and Teresa Todd. Sweet Irish Rogues are NOT affiliated with any organization... they are researchers just
like you, they just have Irish information webpages to share freely with others.� They are not in competition
with any other site.�SIR's is designed to help researchers find their Irish Roots in an atmosphere of kindness
and mutual respect.� Some individual hosts or site managers may be affiliated with Internet genealogical
organizations, but that is entirely up to the host/manager. See their Main Website at: Sweet Irish Rogues
See their Links page at: Sweet Irish Links
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Local Names is part of Local Ireland, a broad Internet infrastructure for Irish content and communities.
It is run in partnership with local counties, organisations and individuals, and is developed under the
auspices of Telecom Eireann and Nua. Email Local Ireland: [email protected]
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The Ulster Historical Foundation is a non-profit making organisation, founded in 1956 to promote
interest in Irish history and genealogy, with particular reference to the province of Ulster. UHF offers
a comprehensive ancestral research service, publishes books on Irish history and genealogy,
organises conferences and lecture tours and runs a membership club (Guild).
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Ordnance Survey Memoirs of Ireland: The Memoirs are a uniquely detailed source for
the history of much of Ireland for the time frame immediately preceding the Great Famine of the
1840s. They were written primarily in the 1830s and intended to be printed to accompany
the "6 inch to one mile" map series: but they failed to reach the presses until just recently! Now
the manuscripts are being published in a series as a joint undertaking of the Royal Irish Academy,
Dublin, and the Institute of Irish Studies, Queen's University of Belfast.
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The Memoirs document the landscape and situation, buildings and antiquities, land holdings
and population, employment and livelihood of the civil parishes which are covered in each,
some volumes even containing names and details of emigrants during the period written
about. As such they are valuable sources of information for the family genealogist and local
historian to use in "fleshing out" those cold statistics and impersonal data research generates
by putting "people on the land back in time".
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The series volumes are numbered consecutively, beginning with Vol. 1. However,
several counties have required more than a single volume to complete the publication of
all available manuscript material. These "intra-county" volumes, while numbered sequentially
for the county, do not have a sequential series volume number.
For Ordering Information, See Website: Ordnance Survey Memoirs.
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Ireland History in Maps; Maintained by the County Kilkenny, Ireland, Genealogy
and History project as part of the volunteer efforts at the WorldGenWeb Project.
This site is superb! See Website: Map of Ireland -- Maps of County Kilkenny.
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For some useful maps, covering Ireland both historically and today.
They are all declared to be copyright free, by the website master,
Wesley Johnston. Click on a Preview to view the full size map.
All maps are saved as GIFs.
see: Irish Maps.
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To help find or locate any of the 64,000 plus townlands of Ireland,
See Webpage: IreAtlas Townland Search Page.
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Emigration Database: The Emigration Database is a computerised
colledtion of primary source documents on Irish migration to North America
(USA & Canad) in the 18th and 19th centuries. It contains a variety of original
material including emigrant letters, newpaper articles, shipping advertisements,
passentger lists, official government reports, family papers and extracts from
books and periodicals. The project is on-going with documents being added
on a regular basis . It is a vital research resource for genealogists...
The Data base can be accessed in the Library of the Centre for Emigration
Strudies at the Ulster American Folk Park, Mellon Road, Castletown, Omagh,
Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland BT78 5QY and in the Local Studies Departments of
the Education and Library Boards in Armagh, Ballymena, Ballynahinch, Belfast,
Enniskillen, Londonderrry and Omagh, all in Northern Ireland.
Further information from at
Email: Database Manager or Librarian
Websites: DB Manager or Librarian.
Ulster American Folk Park.
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One should also consult the website of the
Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild
for information re passenger lists, ship sailings, Captains and Ports of Departure and Landing.
This website is currently being updated continuously by 500 volunteers who are transcribing
passenger lists obtained from locations around the world.
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| County Antrim: | See the GENUKI site at County Antrim.
Liam G. McFaul, has established a "Main Web Page for County Antrim", which includes
surname interest lists, the 1851 Census, and other useful info. See the page at:
County Antrim Main Page.
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County Armagh: | See the GENUKI site at County Armagh.
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County Carlow: |
See the GENUKI site at County Carlow.
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County Cavan: |
See the GENUKI site at County Cavan.
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County Clare: |
See the GENUKI site at County Clare.
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County Cork: |
See the GENUKI site at County Cork.
See Emigrant's from Queenstown,County Cork website.
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County Derry, also known as County Londonderry: |
See the GENUKI site at County Derry.
See the Sweet Irish Rogues Research site at County Derry/Londonderry Genealogical Information.
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County Donegal: |
See the GENUKI site at County Donegal.
See Nancy Monaghan's Donegal Ancestors Home Page, affiliated with the Sweet Irish Rogues: County Donegal.
See Donegal Ancestry... "has collected the most comprehensive range of source material and
offers a full genealogical research service to anyone wishing to trace Donegal ancestors...."
Email: Contact Donegal Ancestry, Old Meeting House,
Back Lane, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Website: Donegal Ancestry
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County Down: |
See the GENUKI site at County Down.
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County Dublin: |
See the GENUKI site at County Dublin.
Trish Loughman, a teacher in North Strand Vocational School, an inner city school in
Dublin, Ireland, has established a "look-up" service
for: Shaw's Dublin City Directory - 1850.
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County Fermanagh: |
See the GENUKI site at County Fermanagh.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: Teesee's County Fermanagh.
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County Galway: |
See the GENUKI site at County Galway.
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County Kerry: |
See the GENUKI site at County Kerry.
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County Kildare: |
See the GENUKI site at County Kildare.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: County Kildare.
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County Kilkenny: |
See the GENUKI site at County Kilkenny.
Ireland History in Maps; Maintained by the County Kilkenny, Ireland, Genealogy
and History project as part of the volunteer efforts at the WorldGenWeb Project.
This site is superb! Lots of good links and research info re Co. Kilkenny.
See Website: County Kilkenny.
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County Kings, also known as County Offaly: |
See the GENUKI site at County Offaly (Kings).
Dealing with Enquires for Counties Offaly and Laois.... Searching for Ancestors in the Irish Midlands...
Email: Offaly Historical Society, FHR, Bury Quay, Tullmore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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County Laois, also known as County Queens: |
See the GENUKI site at County Laois (Queens).
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County Leitrim: |
See the GENUKI site at County Leitrim.
See Webpage: County Leitrim Genealogical Information.
See the Sweet Irish Rogues Research site at County Leitrim.
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County Limerick: |
See the GENUKI site at County Limerick.
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County Londonderry, also known as County Derry: | County Derry.
See the Sweet Irish Rogues Research site at County Derry/Londonderry Genealogical Information.
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County Longford: |
See the GENUKI site at County Longford.
See Webpage: County Longford Genealogical Information.
Email: David Leahy Glack, Park Road, Longford, Ireland;
who has set up his own website which he intends to expand to include some of the County
Longford genealogical information he has been able to collect over the years since 1986.
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County Louth: |
See the GENUKI site at County Louth.
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| County Meath: |
See the GENUKI site at County Meath.
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County Mayo: |
See the GENUKI site at County Mayo.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: County Mayo.
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County Monaghan: |
See the GENUKI site at County Monaghan.
One of the best, most comprehensive sites on local research of any county in Ireland. Includes MANY additional links! Do not miss seeing:: County Monaghan Genealogical Information.
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County Offaly, also known as County Kings: |
See the GENUKI site at County Offaly (Kings).
Dealing with Enquires for Counties Offaly and Laois.... Searching for Ancestors in the Irish Midlands...
Email: Offaly Historical Society, FHR, Bury Quay, Tullmore, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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County Queens, also known as County Laois: |
See the GENUKI site at County Laois (Queens).
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County Roscommon: |
See the GENUKI site at County Roscommon.
See Webpage: County Roscommon Genealogical Information.
See the Sweet Irish Rogues Research site at County Roscommon .
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County Sligo: |
See the GENUKI site at County Sligo.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: County Sligo.
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County Tipperary: |
See the GENUKI site at County Tipperary.
See the Sweet Irish Rogues Research site at County Tipperary Genealogical Information.
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County Tyrone: |
See the GENUKI site at County Tyrone.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: County Tyrone.
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County Waterford: |
See the GENUKI site at County Waterford.
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County Westmeath: |
See the GENUKI site at County Westmeath.
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County Wexford: |
See the GENUKI site at County Wexford.
The Georgia Ohoopee Branches Genealogical Resource Center offers
several pages as a part of The USGenWeb Project. These pages are dedicated to offering FREE
resources for online research for genealogists. See: County Wexford.
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County Wicklow: |
See the GENUKI site at County Wicklow.
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The Irish Canadian Mailing List Home Page
In 1847 alone over 100,000 Irish emigrants arrived in Canada. By the middle
of the nineteenth century, the Irish outnumbered the English and Scots two
to one. The PURPOSE of the IRISH CANADIAN MAILING LIST is to
encourage the exchange and discussion of information concerning the
genealogy, culture and history of the people who have immigrated to
Canada from the island of Ireland. Its AIM is to help encourage a greater
understanding of the genealogy, culture, and contribution to the development
of Canada by immigrants from Ireland. Many Good Links!
Website: Canadian - Irish Mailing List;
hosted by Email: Brian McConnell
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New Zealand and Ireland connections
The Irish have contributed significantly to the development of New Zealand
society and, today, around 20% of New Zealanders have Irish ancestry.
This site has been established to highlight the historical and contemporary
connections between New Zealand and Ireland. Additionally, a list of Irish
emigrants who sailed to New Zealand is being created to assist those
researching their Irish heritage. The links between New Zealand and Ireland
are extensive: enjoy your exploration of the Irish Kiwi experience at the links
provided at this site, hosted by Email: Angela McCarthy, Department of Modern History,
Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
Website: New Zealand - Ireland Connections.
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Research Charles A. Hanna's "The Scotch-Irish": and
other good references at Ancestry Search.
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According to Dick Eastman's newsletter of Saturday, August
9th, 1997, the Ancestry Home Page has added the complete text
of Charles Hanna's "The Scotch-Irish". It is searchable via
their on-line database search engine, provided you become a
member of Ancestry Search.
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The Ancestry description of "The Scotch-Irish" says, "This
large and informative overview of the history of the
Scotch-Irish outlines the most noteworthy events of Scottish
history. Use this database to acquaint yourself with this
group as they appear in North Britain, North Ireland, and
North America. The record mentions many prominent
Scotch-Irish individuals in the revolutionary war and other
parts of American history, as well as lengthy discussions of
the Great Plantation of Ulster. By Charles A. Hanna"
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This may be of great value to anyone researching
Strong/Strang ancestors of Scots or Irish origins. The
search feature has been used and found to be good: it pro-
vides you with the text of the paragraph where your match is
found, along with the page reference.
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Email: William L. "Bill" Strong, who has a printed copy of
this two volume book by Charles Hanna. If anyone requires more
information as a result of a search of the Ancestry data-
base, Bill has indicated he would be happy to look it up.
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To find a reference, the Ancestry Home Town website is at
Ancestry Home
Page
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NOTE: This URL will take you to the Ancestry Library Search:
"Today's Free Databases". Pull down the menu [click on
down arrow] and click your mouse on any of the free searchable titles.
Then enter a Surname or place name or other search string in
the search field. Then click on Go! [This is sort of a
"free home demonstration" to encourage you to subscribe to
Ancestry Home Town's Library.]
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England
Scotland
Ireland
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Scotland:
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Frequently asked questions about Scotland... a comprehensive listing
with many links! Facts and Links to Scotland
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Gateway to Scotland. Through the courtesy and cooperation of
the University of Edinbugh, this is the Gateway to the largest listing
of on-line resources to Scottish history and genealogy anywhere
on the Web. Yet another "one of a kind" offering.
Gateway to Scotland
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General Office for Scotland: Provides access to a fully searchable
index to births/baptisms and banns/marriages from the Old Parish Registers
dating from 1553 to 1854, and births, marriages and deaths from the Statutory
Index for 1855 to 1897.... An index to census records for 1891 will also be
provided; 1881 census data will be made available later in 1998. (Fee involved)
OMS Services, Ltd.; See Also: Managing Director, Minister of State for Scottish Office
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There are various Scottish Clan Associations. See for example, Clan Scott Society,
or Email Clan Chattan Confederation of Clans
A good place to start a search might be:
The Sgian Dhu Interactive Clans and Tartans of Scotland Website;
or try: Scottish Links
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However, one should note that while there is no known Clan Association for the Strange Family, there is a Chief of the Clan:
Major Timothy Edmund Lumisden Strange,
Little Holme, Porton Road, Amesbury,
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 7LL, United Kingdom,
was recognized by the Lord Lyon of Scotland as
the head of the clan in 1994. He patented his coat of arms (the three
diamonds), his standard, pinon, et cetera, in 1994, and then
patented a brand new TARTAN for Strange of Balcaskie in 1995. John R. Mayer had
a tartan tie, and a pewter badge of
the Scottish crest (the bunch of grapes and "Dulce quod utile.").
John R. Mayer published some reproductions and patents in his book,
Extraneus, Book IX, Strange of Balcaskie, 2nd Ed.
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The following is a listing of various Scottish counties with websites and/or email addresses
of interest specifically concerning each such county:
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While you are there, be sure to consider subscribing to the
Rootsweb Email STRONG List!
