Jessica Taylor Morgan
Accredited genealogist (ICAPGen) and Irish research expert who has worked for Ancestry and on TV genealogy shows; guest in this episode to explain how to ask the right questions for tracing Irish immigrant ancestors.
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Feb 15, 2021 • 46min
RLP 136: Irish Research Part 1
Jessica Taylor Morgan, an accredited genealogist and Irish research expert with a background in Ancestry and TV genealogy, shares invaluable insights on tracing Irish immigrant ancestors. She emphasizes the importance of asking focused questions to guide research, including determining the immigration period and establishing the ancestor's religion. Jessica advises using U.S. censuses and vital records to estimate birth ranges and locate counties of origin. She also discusses leveraging family connections, newspapers, and even DNA to pinpoint Irish heritage.
