Author Biography

Dr. James Ryan is a writer and publisher who has been active in Irish genealogy for the past 25 years. His book 'Irish Records' (published by Ancestry Inc.) has been a standard guide for Irish genealogists since its publication in 1987. He has lectured and taught extensively, and has given presentations to over thirty genealogy societies. He was also a professional family history researcher for many years. He writes a blog for In-Depth Genealogist (http://theindepthgenealogist.com). His books include: o Irish Records - Sources for Family & Local History. Ancestry Inc 1997 o Tracing your Dublin Ancestors: Flyleaf Press, Dublin 2009 o Irish Church Records. Flyleaf Press, Dublin 2001 o Sources for Irish Family History. Flyleaf Press, Dublin o Tracing your Sligo Ancestors: Flyleaf Press, Dublin 2012