Tom Coughlan Genealogy Research

Prompt Sheet

 

Originally this page was created so that anyone considering commission my research service had a checklist of key data which would help me make a reasonable assessment of the chances of a succesful project and an estimate of the cost. While this is not currently relevant, it may be of some use to anyone considering looking into Leitrim ancestry and who needs to establish starting point.s

For each person, the following information, if known, should be entered. This is not an interactive form. Best bet is to copy and paste the questions into your application of choice and then type in the answers.  

Detail

Note

Name

Enter any known names, including any unusual versions

Born When

Be as precise as possible. An ‘around’ date is better than none.

Born Where

Be as precise as possible, even only a county is better than nothing

Married When

Be as precise as possible. An ‘around’ date is better than none.

Married Where

Be as precise as possible, even only a county is better than nothing

Died When

Be as precise as possible. An ‘around’ date is better than none.

Died Where

Be as precise as possible, even only a county is better than nothing

Father’s Name

 

Mother’s Name

 

Known Occupations & Dates

If the person was known to have had a particular occupation at a

particular time, please enter here

Known Residences & Dates

If the person was known to live at a particular place (other than

where born, married or died), please enter here

Emigration/Immigration Details

If applicable

Religion

Vital for pre-1864 records