My GGGrandfather born in or around Dec 1824, Robert Sterling came to Canada perhaps via the US when he was very young. He came with his mother. Family stories say her name was Jane. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Friday 26th Jul 2013, 04:21AM
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Hi,
Thank you very much for your message. I hope that someone with information makes a connection with you to share information. In the meantime do you have any more information that you can share to enable others to further your research? Information such as:
- Names of other family members
- Specific place of origin in Antrim. Most Irish record sources are based on specific locations, usually a parish.
- Religious denomination
Remember to post as much information as you can with regard to the people you are researching. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.
In the meantime some websites that you may find useful are:
The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/
The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/
The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm
Irish Times: http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/index.htm
Family Search: www.familysearch.org
Irish Genealogy Tool-kit: http://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/index.html
Family Search Links: https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ireland_Genealogy_Websites?goback=.gde_3030105_member_230205486#Emigration_Records_.2FPassenger_Lists
Genealogy links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/antrim/index.html
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