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My 3rd great grandmother on my mother’s side.

Mary, called Mamie, was born on Feb 19, 1812 in Leixpix, County Kildare, Ireland to Will McNally c. 1785 and Margaret Mary Kelly c. 1785. She and her husband, John C. Tyrrell Immigrated in 1848 with their children.

John was born in Ireland, probably Kildare due to his parents, Patrick and Jane both living there. He marries Mary McNally on Jul 1, 1833 Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. They immigrated to America in 1848. John and his wife, Mary lived in Paterson, New Jersey. John served as a Union Soldier in the American Civil War April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865.

John C. Tyrrell and Mary McNally were my 3rd great grandparents on my…

My tree is more of a wreath.  Everyone is related to someone else in some way, even as my husband and I are 9th cousins once removed.  In that spirit, today I present a story from my tree that connects my French Canadian paternal side with my English maternal ancestry in Wells, Maine (US). This came about through an Indian massacre in Wells, ME, on 10 Aug 1703.  Not all were killed, and many women and children were kidnapped and taken north to the province of Quebec.  Sometimes these…

On 8 November 2023, Angela Breidenbach, Executive Director, hosted an updated orientation on our new website.

http://www.genealogicalstudies.com

Angela gave a tour of the new site and explained its various features. She demonstrated how to make changes to your profile page, access your courses and grades and an overview of the store.

The orientation has been recorded and is available on our…

Having started a formal education in genealogy in May of 2016 and having finished the Intermediate Level at the National Institute of Genealogy, I am proud to announce I got an article published in the Genealogical Forum of Oregon.  My article only required two edits, and my article was listed on the cover of "The Bulletin: Quarterly Magazine of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon"  Volume 73, Number 1.  September 2023. …

What can colonial passports tell us about our ancestors in the colonies? The details can be overwhelming and miles of travel completed on these trips are fascinating. Most would travel in groups, but many small parties traveled from South Carolina to the Natchez located in the Mississippi territory during the 18th century. 

We have just completed an article on this subject and the link is below. Don't overlook these records when researching colonial America. Enjoy Your Journey to the…

June classes start tomorrow! What are you studying this month? Our Canadian Records Certificate includes courses on the Canadian Census at both the Basic and Intermediate levels as well as a…

Welcome Melanie Holtz to our Faculty Team as the Director of Italian Studies. She will be hosting our Italian Virtual Meetings, as well as updating our Italian Records packages and adding new Italian course material. We invite our students and followers to give her…

The International Institute of Genealogical Studies is pleased to welcome back…

Interested in developing Business Skills to take your genealogical research to the next level? Our Business Skills Package includes 18 courses to give students a good understanding of how to start and manage a genealogical business. Blog:…

The field of genealogy has great opportunity for professional genealogists. Consider your goals and make a decision for how to use your genealogy skills for future employment. Read the latest blog post by Angela Breidenbach, our Executive Director. Blog:…

Are there really genealogy jobs out there? YES! There are a lot of different job opportunities to investigate. What kind of jobs are available for a professional genealogist? Read the latest blog post by Angela Breidenbach, our Executive Director. Blog:…

 Hello , I decided to post this picture postcard at the slight change someone my be able to identify this lady . This is a post card it was found among my Grandmothers Old family Pictures. I will attempt to add a picture of the writing on the back. I find the writing on the  illegible. The writing with Ellen and a ? is mine. My…

Happy St Patrick’s Day: Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!

From the International Institute Team. Celebrate your Irish Roots and Good Luck with your Irish Research! Blog http://blog.genealogicalstudies.com/2023/03/happy-st-patricks-day/…

The International Institute of Genealogical Studies is pleased to introduce another addition to our Faculty Team. Jennifer Roodzant has joined us full-time as an adjunct professor focusing on DNA and American Records, particularly the Southern States. She will be hosting Virtual Meetings, as well as filling the role of Student Advisor. Please welcome our newest adjunct professor on the Institute’s Faculty Team. Blog:…

Tis the season for celebrations.

Whatever the holiday you are celebrating in December,

Whether you are celebrating the season with sleigh bells through the snow,

or a picnic on the beach, or somewhere in between,

From all of us at the International Institute of Genealogical Studies,

we would like to wish one and all –

a Happy and Safe Holiday Season,…

Hi Folks

Trust we all have a merry Xmas and a happy new year. Thanks to Cheryl for all her support and advice on GenealogyWise.

cheers

brian Maclachlan

Australia

Join Heritage Hunters on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time for Breakfast & Brick Walls on Twitter Spaces! All you need to participate is a FREE Twitter handle and a smart phone. You can just listen in or join in and help our guests with your suggestions for breaking down their brick walls! Our guest this month is Linda Slate. To join, simply click on this link at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday, January 8, 2023:…