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The Great Parchment Book

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Conserving, digitally reconstructing, transcribing and publishing the manuscript known as the Great Parchment Book. Take a look inside the book.

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People

  • Gill, Nich[ol]as
  • Jollison, John
  • West, Richard
  • Wilson, William
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Places

  • Camson (townland)
  • Dowyn (townland)
  • Inislogan
  • Manor of Freemore
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Companies

  • Drapers
  • Goldsmiths
  • Haberdashers
  • Vintners
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The story of Henry Conway and the Plantation of Londonderry

Posted on 30 April 2020

The story of Henry Conway and the Plantation of Londonderry Henry Conway was sent to Ireland in 1623 by the Vintners’ Company to resolve the finances of Vintnerstown, formerly Bellaghy, the main settlement of the Vintners’ Portion in the barony … Continue reading →

Time to share!

Posted on 25 March 2020

Has anyone got stories of tracing their Northern Irish ancestors and where and how they lived that they would like to share? If you’ve used the Great Parchment Book or related sources to find out more about 17th century Northern … Continue reading →

Help with 17th century Irish history

Posted on 10 October 2019

Did you know that the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has published many information leaflets online in its family tree and local history series, several of which might be useful for those researching Irish history and delving into sources … Continue reading →

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