All Discussions Tagged 'Ancestry' - The Wild Geese2024-03-29T07:08:03Zhttps://thewildgeese.irish/forum/topic/listForTag?groupUrl=irish-ancestry&tag=Ancestry&feed=yes&xn_auth=no45 Reasons to Research Immigration Recordstag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-04-25:6442157:Topic:901432014-04-25T12:37:17.120ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
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<p>I wanted to share this excellent blog post from a good website called The Ancestor Hunt. It lists 45 reasons why we should be researching immigration records in our genealogical research. The idea is that some of these records include some very interesting and obscure information about our ancestors, including such things as hair colour, eye colour, if they…</p>
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<p>I wanted to share this excellent blog post from a good website called The Ancestor Hunt. It lists 45 reasons why we should be researching immigration records in our genealogical research. The idea is that some of these records include some very interesting and obscure information about our ancestors, including such things as hair colour, eye colour, if they were an anarchist or polygamist. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.theancestorhunt.com/1/post/2014/04/45-reasons-to-research-immigration-records.html?utm_content=buffer9e38a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer#.U1pVfV5owZa" target="_blank">Read the full article here</a>.</p>
<p></p> The Genetic Imprint of Niall of the Nine Hostagestag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-04-24:6442157:Topic:898992014-04-24T10:47:53.761ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490406?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490406?profile=original" width="620"></img></a> I know the subject of the lineage and DNA link to Niall of the Nine Hostages has been discussed at length over the last several years, but I wanted to let you folks know about a pretty good (and effectively succinct) article published on the subject just recently. Here's an excerpt:</p>
<blockquote><p>One thousand years ago this week, Brian Boru, High King of all Ireland,…</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490406?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490406?profile=original" width="620" class="align-full"/></a>I know the subject of the lineage and DNA link to Niall of the Nine Hostages has been discussed at length over the last several years, but I wanted to let you folks know about a pretty good (and effectively succinct) article published on the subject just recently. Here's an excerpt:</p>
<blockquote><p>One thousand years ago this week, Brian Boru, High King of all Ireland, defeated NorseKing Sitric Silkenbeard of Howth at the Battle of Clontarf. Brian Boru is a hero to many Irish people and widely revered for his great achievements.</p>
<p>Historical records tell us that, among other things, he ended the Uí Néill clan’s 500-year reign as high kings of Ireland, and also, through his victory at Clontarf, kicked theVikings out of Ireland. However, we have an independent record of the past in our genes. We can look to patterns of genetic variation here to ask if Brian Boru was effective on both of these counts.</p>
<p>The Uí Néill clan trace their origins to the perhaps mythical Niall of the Nine Hostages. Niall was supposed to have lived 500 years before the Battle of Clontarf. Using genetics it is possible to trace Niall’s DNA and measure his legacy in terms of how many descendants he left. We can’t go back to AD 500 for a DNA sample, but we can look at modern O’Neills.</p>
<p>Ireland has one of the oldest surname traditions in the world. Also, whereas in other countries names reflect professions or townlands, Irish surnames refer to ancestors. Traditionally, surnames are passed from father to child. Barring adoption and other cases, the handing-down of this outward symbol of family is mirrored exactly by the genetic transmission of Y-chromosomes from fathers to sons. This genetic inheritance forms an unbroken chain from the past to the present.</p>
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<p>You can read the rest of the article <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/the-genetic-imprint-of-niall-of-the-nine-hostages-1.1771373#.U1jECJliwMq.twitter" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> The Wild Geese’s Latest Initiative: Relentlessly Uncovering Our Irish Ancestrytag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-04-22:6442157:Topic:897202014-04-22T19:21:31.728ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
<p><strong><span class="font-size-7" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">W</span>e in The Wild Geese social network</strong>, now 13 months old, are experiencing a swell of interest and passion in exploring Irish ancestry among our growing membership. No surprise, considering that we as a community have already produced thousands of pages of content -- articles, photographs, video and audio links, and events -- all with one overarching purpose -- to better understand, and celebrate…</p>
<p><strong><span class="font-size-7" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">W</span>e in The Wild Geese social network</strong>, now 13 months old, are experiencing a swell of interest and passion in exploring Irish ancestry among our growing membership. No surprise, considering that we as a community have already produced thousands of pages of content -- articles, photographs, video and audio links, and events -- all with one overarching purpose -- to better understand, and celebrate the extraordinarily rich Irish experience.</p>
<p>Our newest initiative from The Wild Geese, <strong>‘Uncovering Our Irish Ancestry,’</strong> aims to encourage collaboration between our members and consulting experts as we plumb and share our collective experiences, to help us better chronicle our families’ colorful and distinct Irish histories.</p>
<p>In the days and weeks and months ahead, fellow Wild Geese members will generate and share articles, family trees, research, resources, discussions, tips, and input from genealogical professionals. With this, we fully expect many members to pursue, and overcome, the obstacles that keep us from identifying key individuals, and incidents, in our family histories.</p>
<p><a href="http://thenewwildgeese.com/profiles/blogs/the-wild-geese-s-latest-initiative-relentlessly-uncovering-our-ir" target="_self"><strong>Read more here.</strong></a></p>
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<p></p> Original Records Are Rottingtag:thewildgeese.irish,2014-04-14:6442157:Topic:883382014-04-14T22:03:30.093ZRyan O'Rourkehttps://thewildgeese.irish/profile/RyanORourke
<p><strong><span class="font-size-7" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490214?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490214?profile=original" width="750"></img></a> J</span>ohn Grenham</strong> writes in <em>The Irish Times</em> that many of the original records contained in Roman Catholic parish registers are rotting away:</p>
<blockquote><p>Roman Catholic parish registers constitute by far the most important set of records for 19th-century Irish local and…</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font-size-7" style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490214?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/122490214?profile=original" width="750" class="align-full"/></a>J</span>ohn Grenham</strong> writes in <em>The Irish Times</em> that many of the original records contained in Roman Catholic parish registers are rotting away:</p>
<blockquote><p>Roman Catholic parish registers constitute by far the most important set of records for 19th-century Irish local and family history. And, in the furore over access, one vital point is constantly missed. The original records are still sitting in the sacristies and presbyteries around the country where they have been for the past two centuries. No organization on the island is concerned with preserving them: there is no archival programme to ensure their survival."</p>
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<p>Read the Grenham's full piece <a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/heritage/irish-roots-1.1757676" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>What's your take on this? Can anything be done to save these important and irreplaceable records?</p>
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