Speakers -- Talks cost £3 each and can be purchased at the entry kiosk (no need to pre book)
10:30am - Chris Paton
Professional Scottish based genealogist, writer, lecturer and tutor.
An Irish House History
In this talk Chris Paton discusses how he traced the history of a family farm in Co. Kilkenny through the use of various resources, including parish records, tithe records, Griffith's Valuation, cancelled land books, the registry of Deeds, censuses and newspapers. From humble origins as the steading of a simple farmer to the backdrop of a major Irish Civil War Battle a century later. this talk will show you how possible it can be to pull together a family story from land where many believe no records have survived.
Professional Scottish based genealogist, writer, lecturer and tutor.
An Irish House History
In this talk Chris Paton discusses how he traced the history of a family farm in Co. Kilkenny through the use of various resources, including parish records, tithe records, Griffith's Valuation, cancelled land books, the registry of Deeds, censuses and newspapers. From humble origins as the steading of a simple farmer to the backdrop of a major Irish Civil War Battle a century later. this talk will show you how possible it can be to pull together a family story from land where many believe no records have survived.
11:30am - Myko Clelland
Genealogist, spokesperson & regional licensing manager for Findmypast
Using Findmypast for Scottish Research
Findmypast, the leading British & Irish family history provider, has one of the largest collection of Scottish records online, and growing rapidly. Join their resident Genealogist Myko Clelland for a session in which we'll get better acquainted with recent additions to the website, and learn how to get the very best out of this fantastic resource.
Genealogist, spokesperson & regional licensing manager for Findmypast
Using Findmypast for Scottish Research
Findmypast, the leading British & Irish family history provider, has one of the largest collection of Scottish records online, and growing rapidly. Join their resident Genealogist Myko Clelland for a session in which we'll get better acquainted with recent additions to the website, and learn how to get the very best out of this fantastic resource.
1:30pm - Dr Irene O’Brien
Glasgow City Council Senior Archivist
Family History at the Mitchell
The Mitchell Library holds a vast array of records for Glasgow and further afield, and as Senior City Archivist Dr O'Brien will give us an insiders knowledge of the wealth of information awaiting to be discovered and tell their story into your families history.
Irene will focus on the City Archives School, Church and Irish Records.
Glasgow City Council Senior Archivist
Family History at the Mitchell
The Mitchell Library holds a vast array of records for Glasgow and further afield, and as Senior City Archivist Dr O'Brien will give us an insiders knowledge of the wealth of information awaiting to be discovered and tell their story into your families history.
Irene will focus on the City Archives School, Church and Irish Records.
2:30pm - Emma Maxwell
Professional Scottish Genealogist and Publisher
Opening up Scottish Historical Records to Countless People Around The Globe via www.scottishindexes.com
In her talk, Emma will explore the great variety of records found within Scottish Sheriff Court records. Although an index to ‘paternity’ cases is available on www.scottishindexes.com, there were many other records created by Scottish Sheriff courts which can help you trace your Scottish family history. Sheriff Court records contain criminal records, wills, marriage contracts and more. How do you search these dusty docs without an index? How likely are you to find something relating to your family? Emma will answer these questions and more in her talk.
Professional Scottish Genealogist and Publisher
Opening up Scottish Historical Records to Countless People Around The Globe via www.scottishindexes.com
In her talk, Emma will explore the great variety of records found within Scottish Sheriff Court records. Although an index to ‘paternity’ cases is available on www.scottishindexes.com, there were many other records created by Scottish Sheriff courts which can help you trace your Scottish family history. Sheriff Court records contain criminal records, wills, marriage contracts and more. How do you search these dusty docs without an index? How likely are you to find something relating to your family? Emma will answer these questions and more in her talk.
