Genealogy Workshop

Irish genealogy research has unique challenges due to destroyed and missing records, multiple jurisdictions and family naming patterns. The McClelland Irish Library in Phoenix has many resources that are available to help you trace your Irish ancestors. Learn why most Irish research starts in the U.S. and how Irish migration patterns can provide clues to your ancestor’s origins. Also, learn what Irish records do still exist and where to find them, including many online sources. An example of tracing a family using available Irish resources will be included.

Presenter: Cindy Patricki
Genealogist and Department Coordinator

Cindy is currently the Genealogist and Department Coordinator at the McClelland Library in Phoenix’s Irish Cultural Center. She has been doing family history research for over 23 years and had her own genealogy research business prior to working at the library.  Cindy completed an 18-month Professional Genealogy program, and in 2014, she attended the Irish Genealogical Research course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. She has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from ASU and previously worked as a computer analyst. She is currently a member the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, the Arizona Council of Professional Genealogists, and the Family History Society of Arizona, where she served as a former Program Chairperson for the Paradise Valley Chapter. She has given lectures to various genealogy organizations around Arizona and enjoys sharing her love of genealogy with others by helping people trace their Irish ancestors and learn about their Celtic heritage.