This CD contains pictures and biographies of soldiers from Ireland who earned the Victoria Cross and Honours. These include background, career and family information with details on the circumstances in which their awards were earned~ Also included is an extensive history and a Who's Who of the Tyneside Irish (politicians, brigade founders, etc.). *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable ~Information available var More Info
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Written by Dr William Roulston, author of the best-selling Researching Scots Irish Ancestors and Research Director of Ulster Historical Foundation, Researching Presbyterian Ancestors in Ireland is a new genealogical guide to help you find your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. Millions of people around the world have Presbyterian ancestors from Ireland. The aim of this book is to help those with...More Info
When Alexander Bowman was elected in Belfast Corporation as Labour member in Duncairn in 1897, the very idea that he would still be remembered a century later for his relentless championing of the working class cause appeared unthinkable. Yet Bowman, a near penniless flaxdresser from a humble farming background, richly deserves his place in Irish political and labour history. Twelve years earlier ...More Info
Denis Stanislaus Henry (1864-1925) occupies a unique place in the political and legal history of Northern Ireland politics. As a catholic, Henry supported the Union from the time of Gladstone's first Home Rule Bill of 1886, and after joining the Ulster Unionist Council upon its formation in 1905, unsuccessfully contested the North Tyrone constituency in 1906 and 1907, losing by the narrow margins ...More Info
The Ulster Genealogical & Historical Guild provides a global forum for the Irish and Scots-Irish community. It is designed to give you — the local and family historian — access to a range of specialist resources and services that you will find invaluable in your quest to complete your research. Membership Benefits 50% discount on our birth, death & marriage records for County Antrim and Co...More Info
In 1861 an Irish-born explorer emerged from the Australian outback, sole survivor of the country's greatest expedition. John King from Moy, Co. Tyrone, had crossed the arid continent and discovered tracts of rich, fertile land. With eight men dead, King's triumph was one of the world's great feats of endurance and thousands gathered to crown him Australia's first hero ... Yet within weeks the hand...More Info