Genealogical Research in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Learn about the diverse wealth of genealogical resources the Nova Scotia Province has to offer. Many valuable genealogical resources are available online. The lecture showcased collections useful to the researcher as they begin their Nova Scotian ancestral journey. Meeting Recording is available to Members HERE Speaker: Kathy...
Genealogy Resources at the Archdiocese of Boston A presentation by Thomas Lester, Director of the Archive & Library at the Archdiocese of Boston, during which he discussed the role of the Archive Department, records in its collection that are most valuable to genealogists, and how to access them. The presentation focused on Catholic sacramental and...
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Get Ready for the 1950 US Census! If your parents, grandparents, siblings, or other relatives were counted in the 1950 US Census, you'll want to be ready to search for them when the records are made public on April 1, 2022. Learn about the treasure trove of genealogical information in this mid-century Census and about...
Where Did They Come From? Irish Migration Routes Passenger lists don’t always exist for early Irish immigrants to the U.S. and Canada. Surviving or existing lists may not provide enough details about passengers to reliably identify them. However, looking at broader migration routes out of Ireland and their destinations can provide historical context and shed...
Facilitator: Joe Hunter Interactive workshop: presentation small group discussion, hands-on learning. (only wait list spaces remain) contact vp1@tiara.ie for more information
TIARA is pleased to announce that we will hold our first hybrid meeting Saturday March 26, 2022. The in-person portion of the meeting will begin at 10:00 AM at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), 99-101 Newbury Street, Boston. Seating is limited to 40 TIARA members. The ZOOM meeting room will open at 10:45....
THE DUNNES OF BRITTAS: An Irish Family’s Saga of Endurance Kevin Akers will present a talk on the development of his novel and how he used traditional ancestry research techniques to formulate the basis of the story: The illustrious and ancient Dunne family ruled over land in the heart of Ireland since time immemorial. In...