2018 Fall Seminar – David E. Rencher

September 29, 2018

David E. Rencher – Irish Genealogical Research: Finding your ancestors on the emerald isle

David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FUGA, FIGRS, is employed as the Chief Genealogical Officer for FamilySearch. A professional genealogist since 1977, he is one of the rare few who have earned both credentials: Accredited Genealogist^CM with ICAPGen^SM in Ireland research and Certified Genealogist^® with the Board for Certification of Genealogists^®. He is the Irish course coordinator and instructor for the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) in Athens, Georgia.

Rencher graduated from Brigham Young University in 1980 with a BA in Family and Local History. He is a past-president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) 1997-2000, a national genealogical society umbrella organization, a past-president of the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) 1993-1995 and a Fellow of that organization. He is a fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society, London and is a vice-president of the Genealogical Society of Utah (GSU). He is the past Chair of the joint Federation of Genealogical Societies, National Genealogical Society and International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies committee for Record Preservation and Access; serves on the board of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, and as a trustee for the Umpstead, Jr. and Elizabeth Jemima Philpott Rencher and the Winslow Farr, Sr. Family Organizations. He is a Trustee of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History and an instructor for the British Institute.

• Session 1: Introduction to Irish Internet Sites
  The Internet has created an explosion in Irish genealogy. More relevant materials are being added each day. This session introduces the participant to the host of established Internet sites and some of the newest sites that are becoming bedrock sources for conducting research in Ireland.

• Session 2: Irish Church Records – Church of Ireland; Presbyterian, Catholic
  This session combines information about the time period, content and record availability of records for the three major religions in Ireland – Catholic, Church of Ireland and Presbyterian. Additional information on some of the non-conformist sects is also included.

• Session 3: Chasing the Poor and the Landless
  Defining the landless and alternate record sources is crucial for identifying the poorest of the poor. The records of the Irish poor are voluminous, but scattered throughout the country. This session helps you understand where and how to approach this particular type of problem.

• Session 4: Irish Estate, Land & Property Records
  Prior to parish registers, estate, land and property records are the next best record to identify generational links and family information for land owners and tenants. This session arms participants with the tools necessary to examine these invaluable records.