Lisa has been an avid
family history researcher for nearly 20 years.
Since 2009, she has shared her knowledge and experience with many
through her volunteer hours, workshop trainings, and commissioned research. A member of the Association of Professional
Genealogists and a graduate of the ProGen Study Group, she specializes in
helping people with Irish roots discover their “Townland of Origin”. Lisa is based in Upstate New York near
Albany, and provides a free consultation toward assisting you in finding your
own unique family story! You can find out more about Lisa's work on her
website, Upstate NY Genealogy and
her Association of Professional Genealogists profile.
This is the second post about using a Proof Argument in your
genealogical research (scroll down if on the homepage or click here to read Lisa's first post). The commonality of names, lack of documentation stating the
place of origin in Ireland, and socio-economic status of Irish immigrants are
all common problems that those doing Irish genealogical research in the U.S.
and Canada face. Using a Proof Argument in your research can help you develop
a body of acceptable evidence that helps you break through these brick walls.
In her paper, linked to below, Lisa examined the evidence she collected about her great-great-grandfather, Patrick Penders, in an attempt
to determine if he was a native of County Clare. She outlines how she
approached this specific genealogical problem, presenting evidence, findings
and sources to support her theory.
A copy of this research was donated to the excellent Clare
County Library Genealogy and Family History Division. You can read it on their
website, click here.
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