Welcome
Welcome to the Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan. The Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a non-denominational organization focusing on genealogical research in all thirty-two counties of the Emerald Isle. Our meeting is open to everyone who can attend at the Gaelic League. Zoom invitations are sent out to members only due to capacity limitations.
April 2024 Meeting
Next Meeting Saturday, April 20th 2024, 1:30 PM
at The Gaelic League, 2068 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216
Please join us for the next monthly Hybrid meeting of the 2023 - 2024 season featuring Dick Doherty as our featured speaker. Reminders for this meeting will be emailed out to members as the date approaches. Zoom invitations are sent out to members only due to capacity limitations
“The Importance of Blending Family Oral History with Solid Genealogy Research Techniques “
The value placed on Oral Tradition as a tool in family history research is often minimized by genealogists who overzealously focus only on primary sources of evidence. Yet, I have found oral tradition, and proving or disproving it, to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my Ireland research. Three case studies will demonstrate how incorporating Oral History/Oral Tradition into my Research Process has guided me on new trails through previously used primary (original) sources.
Richard M. Doherty is a professional genealogist, lecturer, and author with over 50 years of experience who specializes in Irish research. He has made 40 research trips to Ireland and has lectured on various Irish genealogical topics since 1982 in the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, including two Irish Genealogical Congresses held at Trinity College, Dublin, and Maynooth College, Co. Kildare, Ireland; as well as the Back To Our Past event held at the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin; and the 1st Celtic Connections Conference in Waltham, MA. Dick has appeared on televised talk shows discussing Irish genealogy and has a personal Irish library of over 900 books. He is a founding officer of the Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan serving as president (1998-2000 and 2004-2006). He also was president of the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research (1986-1988 and 2011-2015), and the Oakland County (Michigan) Genealogical Society (1979-1983). He is the Director of Celtic Quest, LLC, organizing genealogical research trips to Ireland’s archives and repositories. Dick still serves on the boards of the Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan and Detroit Society for Genealogical Research. He is also a delegate to the Michigan Genealogical Council.
