Description

Tracking the survival, legal adaptations, and property boundaries of the historic Gaelic families of West Ireland requires the highest standard of archival precision. O’Conors of Castle Conor, County Mayo delivers a thorough, highly accurate local audit documenting the long history, estate management, and family trees of one of Mayo’s most prominent historical lineages.

The text looks deeply into original parish registries, land deed transfers, and Poor Law Union maps to evaluate the practical functional operations of the Castle Conor estate through centuries of social and political transformation. The authors systematically guide researchers and family historians past basic legends to analyze verified birth registries, legal inheritance documents, and personal correspondences, skipping complex legal jargon for direct clarity. This premium volume stands out as an irreplaceable reference tool for genealogists, regional geographers, and Connacht heritage collectors.

Key features preserved within this regional archive:

• Micro-Historical Lineage Records: Details verified names, birth and marriage registries, land boundaries, and estate ownership changes across generations.

• Socio-Economic Impact Mapping: Documents how the family managed the high-stakes transitions of land acts, agricultural changes, and local municipal reforms.

• Highly Scannable reference Layout: Formatted with organized, standalone generation indices and clean panels ensuring an effortless data lookup.