Tracing your Roscommon Ancestors

by John Hamrock 

A comprehensive guide to tracing families in Roscommon, where common names include Kelly, McDermot, Beirne, Regan Reagan, Flanagan, Connor, McDonagh & Quinn.  It is filled with information on what the records contain, and how and where they can be accessed. It is well illustrated with maps and examples of the types of records to be found.  It has an extensive listing of references to estate records, and family histories.   There is a full index.

"This guide should assist in filling the gaps in Roscommon’s story.”   Irish Times  April 2008

“It is great to see a practical tool like this coming onto our bookshelves, ..... a sensible guide that is easy to understand...”

Mr. Richie Farrell.   Roscommon County Librarian

Pictured at the launch of 'Tracing your Roscommon Ancestors' are (L to R):  Dr. James Ryan, Flyleaf Press; John Hamrock, Author; Richard Farrell, Roscommon County Librarian; and  Registrar General of Ireland, Mr Kieran Feely

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