For much of the 19th Century most Irish lived on land that was part of an estate. The records of these estates may list renters and leases along with various details about them and their lives. Find out how to identify the estate owner, where these records are and how access them.
Tom Rice, PhD, CG®, is a professional genealogical researcher, lecturer and writer. He is a past director of MGS, a past officer and current director of the Irish Genealogy Society International, managing editor of their journal, The Septs, and a Minnesota Historical Society genealogy help desk volunteer.
