Publications

History of Clan Joyce of Ulster: Story of the Ulster-Scot Joyces
David C. Joyce
In this third edition of the history of Clan Joyce of Ulster, the Scottish origins of the Ulster-Scot Joyces are revealed. Since the clan’s establishment in May of 2021, much progress has been made exploring their origins from counties Armagh and Down. Spanning the world of traditional genealogy and Y-DNA evidence, this work explores the history of the three major septs within Clan Joyce of Ulster. The features included in this new edition are:
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The origins of Clan Joyce of Ulster
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Updated family trees of the three major septs on 8.5 x 11 inch pages
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New Ulster-Scot Joyce sub-septs are included
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Family trees of the ancient Scottish origins of Clan Joyce of Ulster
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Photographs of Joyce ancestors
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Photographs of Joyce landmarks
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Sources for the principal family trees are included
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The heraldic traditions of Clan Joyce of Ulster
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A simplified explanation of the y-DNA results of Clan Joyce of Ulster
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Clan Joyce of Ulster: Genealogical Resource Guide
David C. Joyce
Designed to accompany the book, History of Clan Joyce of Ulster: Story of the Ulster-Scot Joyces (third edition), this reference book primary contains genealogical resources for the septs of the clan. From the Joyces of Ballynahinch, County Down to the Joyces of Ballydonaghy and Ballydugan, County Armagh, this is a must have for the committed researcher. Descended from the Joise (Joss, Joass, etc) family of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, this work cites all the current documentation for this clan’s early founders and their descendants who live around the world.
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