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The tithe was a land-based tax exacted from rural Ireland between 1823 and 1837. The tax did not apply to inhabitants of the cities or larger towns. Though taken from people of all faiths, the tithe was used to support the Church of Ireland in rural areas. Tithe Applotment books record the name of the head of the household and the value of the property. | The tithe was a land-based tax exacted from rural Ireland between 1823 and 1837. The tax did not apply to inhabitants of the cities or larger towns. Though taken from people of all faiths, the tithe was used to support the Church of Ireland in rural areas. Tithe Applotment books record the name of the head of the household and the value of the property. | ||
These records have been digitized and free images are now available online at [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1804886 www.familysearch.org] and [http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp www.nationalarchive.ie]. | These records have been digitized and free indexes and images are now available online at [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1804886 www.familysearch.org] and [http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp www.nationalarchive.ie]. Indexes are also available at [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1270 www.ancestry.com]. | ||
=== Griffith's Primary Valuation === | === Griffith's Primary Valuation === | ||