In the April episode of the “This month at the IGSI” podcast (episode 10 of season 3), genealogist Dave Miller talks about the April webinar, featuring … Judy G. Russell. Her topic is titled “Mr. Blackstone’s Common Law.” This presentation will be held on April 26th and is a webinar-only event. Ms. Russell will explore William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Law of England and reflect on what became the legal structure of much of the English-speaking world. Its influence on legal development was far-reaching, making Mr. Blackstone's common law a reference work all historical and genealogical researchers often need to consult. This included Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and the United States, as well as within England itself. The webinar will begin at 10:30 am and will last until noon Central Daylight Time. The cost of the webinar is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. You can register for the webinar here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/igsi-webinar-common-law

Dave also discussed a newly discovered book on St. Patrick that might provide us with more information on the life of one of Ireland’s patron saints! The book was written by Heinrich Zimmer, Germany’s first professor of Celtic Studies. Zimmer’s manuscript, written in 1894, was a 575-page study of St. Patrick’s life. The book was partially damaged in a fire over a hundred years ago. The book has been archived since 1910 at Berlin-Brandenburg Academy. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with Trinity College of Dublin and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy will fund a restoration project of this study of St. Patrick’s past. The project is expected to be completed sometime this year.

April 2025 IGSI podcast