Sherry Irvine - The Expert
Background and Experience
Sherry Irvine, B.A., MSc., CGRS, FSA Scot is a lecturer, teacher and writer specializing in family history research in the British Isles. She has lectured at conferences and workshops across North America and in Australia, and will be one of the keynote speakers at the Australasian Congress in Melbourne, April 2003.
For Sherry, genealogy began as a hobby when her children were small. Shortly after moving to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1978, Sherry became involved in the local genealogical society. Before long, the society library was being kept in her basement.
The chance to teach genealogy came along in 1984, through the adult education program at a local college. In the process of preparing to teach, Sherry generated lots of notes, and the next logical step was to submit an article for publication. As her children grew up, Sherry realized that her love of genealogy was turning into a full-time occupation.
Since 1997 she has been a faculty member of the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where she coordinates and presents courses on England and Scotland, and leads summer study tours. She is also an instructor in the Lifelong Learning on-line program at Vermont College of the Union Institute & University.
Sherry was recognized by the National Genealogical Society for her book, Your Scottish Ancestry (Ancestry, 1997) and given the Societys Award of Excellence (Methods and Sources). She is also the author of Your English Ancestry (Ancestry, 2nd ed. 1998). Going to Ireland: A Genealogical Researcher's Guide (Trafford, 1998) is the result of Sherrys collaboration with fellow genealogist Nora Hickey. Sherrys articles appear regularly in several publications, including Ancestry Daily News.
Sherry belongs to many genealogical societies. She served as president of the Victoria Genealogical Society and is on the board of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History. She has also served on the board of the Association of Professional Genealogists since 1997 and is currently its president.
Sherry's English ancestors are like old friends. They were vivid characters in her grandmother's stories, all the more real because Sherry's father had a two year stint in England and the family visited ancestral places. Her roots are in Cumberland, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cornwall, Dorset, Essex, Middlesex, and London.
Sherry Irvine's Message
"I enjoy helping others find their roots - the people, the places and the times. Join me for lots of practical advice and an interesting month exploring your past."
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