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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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The Tithe Applotment Books list people of all religions who paid taxes to the Church of Ireland between 1823 and 1838. Griffith's Primary Valuation Lists identify people who paid taxes to the Irish government between 1847 and 1864. Both of these records are important for locating people who lived in Ireland during these time periods, since other records such as census returns and church records may not have survived. | The Tithe Applotment Books list people of all religions who paid taxes to the Church of Ireland between 1823 and 1838. Griffith's Primary Valuation Lists identify people who paid taxes to the Irish government between 1847 and 1864. Both of these records are important for locating people who lived in Ireland during these time periods, since other records such as census returns and church records may not have survived. | ||
These tax records give the names of people who occupied land, where they resided, usually a description of their property, and the amount of tax assessed. The names shown in these records can be used to help determine a possible place of residence for an ancestral family. | These tax records give the names of people who occupied land, where they resided, usually a description of their property, and the amount of tax assessed. The names shown in these records can be used to help determine a possible place of residence for an ancestral family. | ||
==== FamilySearch Sources ==== | ==== FamilySearch Sources ==== | ||
The following links will take you directly to the FamilySearch items. | The following links will take you directly to the FamilySearch items. | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1852066?availability=Los%20Angeles%20California%20FamilySearch%20Library Griffith's valuation film numbers : the Ireland householders index & 2 lists- one for the Republic and one for Northern Ireland] | *[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1852066?availability=Los%20Angeles%20California%20FamilySearch%20Library Griffith's valuation film numbers : the Ireland householders index & 2 lists- one for the Republic and one for Northern Ireland] | ||
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=== How to fine the Index === | === How to fine the Index === | ||
Once you get the information you can search the items at the [[Family History Library]] or [[Family History Centers]]. You can order microfilms though our [https://familysearch.org/films/ online ordering system] for viewing at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Center]. | Once you get the information you can search the items at the [[Family History Library]] or [[Family History Centers]]. You can order microfilms though our [https://familysearch.org/films/ online ordering system] for viewing at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Center]. | ||
=== Online Sites === | === Online Sites === | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/uk/irl/counties-nir/ant/census/ Cyndislist] | <br> The following also have the Ireland Householders Index: | ||
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/uk/irl/counties-nir/ant/census/ Cyndislist] | |||
*[http://www.irishgenealogy.com/ireland/griffith%27s-valuations.htm Irishgenealogy] | *[http://www.irishgenealogy.com/ireland/griffith%27s-valuations.htm Irishgenealogy] | ||
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*Find a civil parish within a county where a surname can be found. (A civil parish is an administrative subdivision of a county.) Search this link to find the parishes in the counties of [[Ireland]]. [[Counties of Ireland]] | *Find a civil parish within a county where a surname can be found. (A civil parish is an administrative subdivision of a county.) Search this link to find the parishes in the counties of [[Ireland]]. [[Counties of Ireland]] | ||
*Search for an uncommon surname. | *Search for an uncommon surname. | ||
*Determine the frequency of a surname in Griffith’s Primary Valuation. | *Determine the frequency of a surname in Griffith’s Primary Valuation. | ||
The index is arranged by [[:Category:Counties of Ireland|county]]. For each county there are two sets of surname lists. The first set covers the whole county and lists the barony (s) where the surname is found. (A barony is an administrative, tax, and regional division within a county.) The second set is arranged by civil parishes within each barony. The steps below discuss how to use the Householders Index. | The index is arranged by [[:Category:Counties of Ireland|county]]. For each county there are two sets of surname lists. The first set covers the whole county and lists the barony (s) where the surname is found. (A barony is an administrative, tax, and regional division within a county.) The second set is arranged by civil parishes within each barony. The steps below discuss how to use the Householders Index. | ||
=== Getting Started === | === Getting Started === | ||
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==== FIVE STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN USING THE HOUSEHOLDERS INDEX ==== | ==== FIVE STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN USING THE HOUSEHOLDERS INDEX ==== | ||
*Locate the county in the film version of the index. | *Locate the county in the film version of the index. | ||
*Locate the surname in the general surname index. | *Locate the surname in the general surname index. | ||
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*Look in the actual tax lists to record additional details for the surname. | *Look in the actual tax lists to record additional details for the surname. | ||
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=== Step 1. Locate the County in the Print or Film Version of the Index === | === Step 1. Locate the County in the Print or Film Version of the Index === | ||
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A microfilm or book volume may contain more than one county. Counties are listed in alphabetical order. Because counties Cork and Tipperary are so large, they are divided into geographical sections in the Householders Index. Be sure that you search all the sections for these counties. | A microfilm or book volume may contain more than one county. Counties are listed in alphabetical order. Because counties Cork and Tipperary are so large, they are divided into geographical sections in the Householders Index. Be sure that you search all the sections for these counties. | ||
The introductory pages for each county include a title page, civil parish map, a list of civil and Catholic parishes, a contents page, and an explanation of the “G” (Griffith's Primary Valuation) and “T” (Tithe Applotment Books) references found in the indexes. | The introductory pages for each county include a title page, civil parish map, a list of civil and Catholic parishes, a contents page, and an explanation of the “G” (Griffith's Primary Valuation) and “T” (Tithe Applotment Books) references found in the indexes. | ||
=== Step 2. Locate the Surname in the General Surname Index === | === Step 2. Locate the Surname in the General Surname Index === | ||
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Surname Barony <br>Benson G6 T Gallen <br>Benson G T Clanmorri <br> | Surname Barony <br>Benson G6 T Gallen <br>Benson G T Clanmorri <br> | ||
Figure 1. General Index Example. | Figure 1. General Index Example. | ||
=== Step 3. Locate the Surname in the Parish Surname Index === | === Step 3. Locate the Surname in the Parish Surname Index === | ||
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The general surname index is followed by the civil parish surname index. In this index parishes are in alphabetical order by baronies, with surnames recorded alphabetically in each parish. | The general surname index is followed by the civil parish surname index. In this index parishes are in alphabetical order by baronies, with surnames recorded alphabetically in each parish. | ||
To use this index, go to the barony (s) you identified in step 2. The contents page of each county’s Householders Index has an alphabetical list of the baronies with page numbers where they will be found. | To use this index, go to the barony (s) you identified in step 2. The contents page of each county’s Householders Index has an alphabetical list of the baronies with page numbers where they will be found. | ||
=== Step 4. Record the Information for the Surname === | === Step 4. Record the Information for the Surname === | ||
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Gallen Barony<br>Killedan Parish, Gallen Barony, Swineford Union, Co. Mayo<br>Griffith’s Valuation Year 1856 - Tithe Applotment Book Year 1834.<br>Benson G6 T | Gallen Barony<br>Killedan Parish, Gallen Barony, Swineford Union, Co. Mayo<br>Griffith’s Valuation Year 1856 - Tithe Applotment Book Year 1834.<br>Benson G6 T | ||
Figure 2. Civil Parish Index Example. | Figure 2. Civil Parish Index Example. | ||
=== Step 5. Look in the Actual Tax Lists to Record Additional Details for the Surname === | === Step 5. Look in the Actual Tax Lists to Record Additional Details for the Surname === | ||
Once you have the information found in steps 1 through 4, look in the actual tax record to obtain the full details found in that source. | Once you have the information found in steps 1 through 4, look in the actual tax record to obtain the full details found in that source. | ||
•The Tithe Applotment Books consist of 140 rolls of microfilm arranged by parish. | •The Tithe Applotment Books consist of 140 rolls of microfilm arranged by parish. | ||
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*[[Family History Library]] | *[[Family History Library]] | ||
*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|LDS Family History Centers]] | *[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|LDS Family History Centers]] | ||
[[Category:Ireland]] | |||