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GENEALOGY
Tracing your family history?
TRACING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY?
We offer a Genealogy Advisory Service to help guide you on your journey. Family research can feel overwhelming, with so many different sources to explore, and we can advise and point you in the right direction.
Our renowned genealogist, Brian Mitchell, is available to respond to your queries. We also work closely with two major organisations that can support your research.
Ireland Reaching Out
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IRISH FAMILY HISTORY FOUNDATION
Did you know there are over 70 million people worldwide who claim Irish ancestry?
In partnership with the Irish Family History Foundation, we provide access to a database of more than one million historical records dating from 1642 to 1922. This resource includes major civil and church records for Derry~Londonderry and Inishowen, County Donegal.
Pre-1922 civil birth and marriage registers
Early baptism and marriage records from 97 churches
Headstone inscriptions from 118 graveyards
Census returns and census substitutes (1663–1901)
IRELAND REACHING OUT
We are proud to be a Volunteer Partner with Ireland Reaching Out, a unique project connecting Ireland’s communities with their global diaspora.
Founded in 2009, Ireland Reaching Out now has more than 150,000 members worldwide, helping thousands of descendants reconnect with their ancestral roots. Local volunteers share their knowledge and provide personalised genealogical advice through the IrelandXO message boards.
Post genealogical queries
Access local knowledge
Add ancestors to community records
Receive free advice through IrelandXO message boards
CONTACT DETAILS
Contact
Brian Mitchell
Hours
Monday – Sunday 9am – 5:30pm
Closed
24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January
Address
DNA Museum, Ebrington Square, Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6FA
Telephone
FURTHER READING
Continue your research with archive resources, a quiet place to study and practical help from the museum team.
