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Hidden Histories: Advanced Methods for Investigating Northern Irish Criminal Ancestry | Mary McKee | Lisburn Branch

Tuesday, 10 September 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 

Talk for NIFHS Lisburn Branch, Hidden Histories: Advanced Methods for Investigating Northern Irish Criminal Ancestry by Mary McKee, Tuesday, 10 September 2024 @ 7.30 pm.

On-site event.

 Mary will present an in-dept exploration of advanced methods for uncovering the hidden stories of criminal ancestors in Northern Ireland.

This talk will delve into the complexities of historical research, utilising specialised resources from the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and digitised online newspaper archives.

Through a detailed case study, she will illustrate how to piece together a rich narrative from court records, prison documents, and historical texts.

Gain practical tips, discover new research avenues and learn how to navigate the ethical considerations of revealing criminal pasts. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or looking to advance your research skills this talk offers valuable insights and techniques to enhance your genealogical journey.

Mary McKee has over ten years of experience in the family history industry and currently serves as the UK Archives Manager at Findmypast, where she manages partnerships with various archives and institutions.

Previously Mary held the role of Head Of Digitisation, overseeing teams responsible for digitising and publishing millions of historic records and newspapers annually.

She holds a Masters degree from Queens University Belfast and is currently pursuing her PhD at Birbeck, University of London. Her PhD thesis, titled “Bureaucratic Graffiti” focuses on marginalia discovered in the 1921 Census of England and Wales.

Mary has featured on BBC Morning Live,BBC Women’s Hour,and Dan Snow’s History Hit podcast, and has presented at conferences throughout the UK,Ireland and America.