PEI Genealogy Quick Reference Guide

Begin your Prince Edward Island research with this practical 4-page guide

Tracing Irish ancestors who settled in Prince Edward Island requires navigating unique records, repositories, and research strategies. This printable guide distills years of research experience into a desk-side reference you'll use again and again—including the methodology that helped me locate the Kenny and Connors families from County Wexford on the 1863 Lake Map.

• Key repositories with contact information (PARO, PEIGS, Island Register)
• Historical maps and what each one reveals about your ancestors
• Search tips and wildcard strategies for spelling variations
• Questions to ask family members before visiting archives
• How to expand your research to NB, NL, and NS for earlier generations
• Printable checklist to keep your research organized