Irish, Scottish genealogy research guides revised

If you have Irish or Scottish heritage, you might want to check out a couple of research guides that have been revised.

Leading Irish genealogy expert Brian Mitchell covers a lot in the latest edition of “New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy.” Though only 122 pages, there’s now a small section on DNA testing, the current Irish research websites and some case studies.

He explores major record sources and other unusual sources and those specific to Ireland. Other topics covered are administrative divisions and place names, surnames and Irish identity, passenger lists, major record offices of Ireland and his three-step guide to tracing Irish ancestors.

It’s well worth having this guide in your personal library to use when needed, especially with so many libraries and archives temporarily closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is available from Clearfield Publishing c/o the Genealogical Publishing Company of Baltimore, or go to genealogical.com, or call 800296-6687.

David Dobson has recently revised his “Scottish Genealogy Research” with an updated edition. This four-page, laminated guide by the leading expert on Scottish research is a must-have for anyone exploring heritage in that country, especially if for the first time. Dobson has published many books listing Scottish residents in the British colonies, but this is a succinct guide. Part of the “At a Glance” series, he covers “Scottish Emigration Background, “Unlocking Scottish Family History, ““Basic Genealogical Sources” in Scotland and “Supplemental Record Sources.” He closes with “Major Online Sources” that includes: ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk, nrscotland.gov. uk, the National Register of Archives of Scotland, scan. org.uk and nls.uk. It’s also available from the Genealogical Publishing Company.

Newsletter wins national award

The Gwinnett Historical Society recently won the National Genealogical Society’s Award of Excellence for its newsletter, The Heritage, edited by Miriam Machida. Check gwinnetths. org. The National Genealogical Society’s annual conference was virtual. Conference lectures will be available in July. Check the website.

N.C. Revolutionary War Pay Vouchers

North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782, have been scanned and are on FamilySearch.org. Go to “Search,” then “Records,” then “Find a Collection.”