While there is another thread relating to Clonbrock Estates, my question doesn't exactly relate. My great-great grandfather (Samuel Ellis -abt1810-1889) was a forester on Clonbrock Estates in the 1830s. I was wondering if there are records of workers on the Estate to reference. I was hoping there may be records of the Dillon family that showed who worked for them, and possibly pay information, etc. I've been searching but have yet to find anything like that.
LilBitZiggy
Tuesday 15th Mar 2016, 02:52PMMessage Board Replies
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Welcome to Ireland Reaching out
You can search the NLI sources database (National Library of Ireland) to see the list of archival documents and photos in the Library's collections. This will give you a good overview of what is available:
Best wishes
Clare Doyle
Genealogy Support
Tuesday 15th Mar 2016, 05:03PM -
Thank you. I assume that the only way to view any of the information is to actually visit the libary.
LilBitZiggy
Tuesday 15th Mar 2016, 06:47PM -
I'm afraid that is the case for a lot of them but some of the Lawrence Collection images can be viewed online:
http://catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?lookfor=clon&type=CallNumber&fil…
This is a nice article on the background to the House:
http://www.aughty.org/pdf/clonbrock_history_bighouse.pdf
Clare
Genealogy Support
Wednesday 16th Mar 2016, 05:04PM -
Thank you. If I ever get to Ireland I'll need to spend some time at the National Library.
LilBitZiggy
Thursday 17th Mar 2016, 12:42PM -
Do let us know if you are coming over - the Clonbrock Estate is in a beautiful part of Galway.
Best wishes
Clare
Genealogy Support
Friday 18th Mar 2016, 10:27AM -
Will do. Thank you. Patty
LilBitZiggy
Friday 18th Mar 2016, 07:30PM