August 2024 podcast
the “This month at the IGSI” podcast, genealogist Dave Miller begins by providing the date for the next “Irish Saturday” event: August 10th.
Dave also talks about the August 17 webinar to be hosted by Paula Stuart-Warren. Paula will talk about the railroads and their history. If your ancestor worked for the railroad, she will discuss how to find out the various railroads where your ancestor might have been employed. Where did the railroad run? Are there railroad records which may give you personal details about your ancestor’s employment with the railroad? Visuals and references demonstrate the wealth of historical materials available across the U.S. This lecture will help you know where to find out more about the railroad, its records, and where to find them. This webinar will be virtual only.
We will also have the latest Irish History Minute. Janelle will discuss the Great Irish Potato Famine and explain some things you might not have known about what led to the Great Famine. Dave also talked to the Ulster Historical Foundation’s Executive Director Fintan Mullan and their plans for the Lecture Tour scheduled for next March and where they plan to make stops!
