Gathering What I Can: Credit Where Possible, Lost Sources
When I first began researching my family tree, I had no real method. I was like a magpie—grabbing anything that sparkled. I’d screenshot or download documents, photos, scraps of information,…
Hedge Schools in Ireland
Hedge schools were informal, secret schools in Ireland that operated during the 18th and early 19th centuries when British penal laws restricted Catholic education. They were typically held outdoors (near…