Now in its fifth edition, this handbook is an indispensable resource for anyone doing research in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. More than just a how-to book, it is a location guide to public records, repositories, librar­ies, and genealogical societies throughout New England. This edition includes introductory essays explaining basics of re­search and resources unique to each state, nearly 80 state and county maps, a listing of each town's parent and daughter towns, a checklist of published and manuscript vital and church records, and a user-friendly two-color design. What's new in the 5th edition? * Introductory essays for each state * Nearly 80 state and county maps * Checklist of published and manuscript vital and church records * Listing of parent and daughter towns * Updated repository information * Charts, artwork, photos, and other illustrations from New England * Two-color format throughout Praise for previous editions: This fine research tool is perhaps the most thorough listing and discussion of New England resources available-in print or on the Internet. -The Connecticut Nutmegger Winner of a 2012 G.K. Haukebo Heritage Resource Award and 2013 New England Book Show Design Award.

"In Genealogist's Handbook for Irish Research, NEHGS Irish genealogy experts Marie E. Daly and Judith Lucey offer tips for navigating the sometimes challenging course of finding Irish ancestors. Using real-life examples and offering many illustrations of records and techniques, they take a step-by-step approach to using American records to trace Irish ancestors in this country, with the goal of finding the place of origin. They then explain how to use Irish records to learn even more. Drawing on their years of experience guiding those with Irish ancestry, Daly and Lucey focus not just on sources of records but -- more important -- on strategies for research and interpretation. The book includes to-do lists, illustrations and maps, a comprehensive table of online resources, and a detailed index" -- Publisher's description.