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*[https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/ Ireland Church Records] at IrishGenealogy.ie | *[https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/ Ireland Church Records] at IrishGenealogy.ie | ||
*[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php Search All Ireland Records] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | *[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php Search All Ireland Records] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | ||
*'''1701-1913:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-births-and-baptisms Ireland, Non-Conformist Births & Baptisms] | *'''1701-1913:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-births-and-baptisms Ireland, Non-Conformist Births & Baptisms] ($) | ||
*'''1702-1913:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-marriages Ireland, Non-Conformist Marriages] | *'''1702-1913:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-marriages Ireland, Non-Conformist Marriages] ($) | ||
*'''1702-1731, 1895:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-burials Ireland, Non-Conformist Burials] | *'''1702-1731, 1895:''' [https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-non-conformist-burials Ireland, Non-Conformist Burials] ($) | ||
*[https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Guide_to_church_records.pdf PRONI: A Guide to Church Records] | |||
*[https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/ Irish Genealogy] | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
In 1605 Scottish Presbyterians began a massive migration into Northern Ireland. In the 1700s and early 1800s several groups split off from the Presbyterian Church. These congregations kept their own records. Most congregations started keeping records in the early 1800s. | In 1605 Scottish Presbyterians began a massive migration into Northern Ireland. In the 1700s and early 1800s several groups split off from the Presbyterian Church. These congregations kept their own records. Most congregations started keeping records in the early 1800s. | ||
In the 1700s and early 1800s several groups split off from the Presbyterian church. Seceding, non-subscribing, and reformed congregations were formed in many areas of Northern Ireland. These congregations kept their own records. In 1840 most of these congregations rejoined the main body of Irish Presbyterians. For a discussion and the names of the seceding, non-subscribing, and reformed Presbyterian congregations in Ireland, see the following book: | In the 1700s and early 1800s several groups split off from the Presbyterian church. Seceding, non-subscribing, and reformed congregations were formed in many areas of Northern Ireland. These congregations kept their own records. In 1840 most of these congregations rejoined the main body of Irish Presbyterians. For a discussion and the names of the seceding, non-subscribing, and reformed Presbyterian congregations in Ireland, see the following book: | ||
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Records kept by Presbyterian ministers include birth, baptism, and marriage records. These records are similar in content to Church of Ireland records except that mothers' maiden names are often given in the birth and baptism records. | Records kept by Presbyterian ministers include birth, baptism, and marriage records. These records are similar in content to Church of Ireland records except that mothers' maiden names are often given in the birth and baptism records. | ||
== Key Historical Dates == | == Key Historical Dates == | ||
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The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) at http://www.proni.gov.uk/ has microfilm or paper copies of most of the Presbyterian registers for Northern Ireland and for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. For a list of PRONI's collection of Presbyterian records, see James G. Ryan, ed., ''Irish Church Records'' referenced above. A list of the records on microfilm is found in PRONI's online 'Presbyterian Church Index.' | The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) at http://www.proni.gov.uk/ has microfilm or paper copies of most of the Presbyterian registers for Northern Ireland and for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. For a list of PRONI's collection of Presbyterian records, see James G. Ryan, ed., ''Irish Church Records'' referenced above. A list of the records on microfilm is found in PRONI's online 'Presbyterian Church Index.' | ||
If you get a permission letter from the local minister, PRONI will make a copy of the film for you for a reasonable cost. See [http://www.proni.gov.uk/index_to_presbyterian_records-2.pdf '''http://www.proni.gov.uk/index_to_presbyterian_records-2.pdf''']. This is only available for Presbyterian | If you get a permission letter from the local minister, PRONI will make a copy of the film for you for a reasonable cost. See [http://www.proni.gov.uk/index_to_presbyterian_records-2.pdf '''http://www.proni.gov.uk/index_to_presbyterian_records-2.pdf''']. This is only available for Presbyterian church records on film. | ||
The [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/phsi/ Presbyterian Historical Society] has copies of some of the Presbyterian and seceding Presbyterian records for Northern Ireland. The society's holdings are not complete. To determine which records the society possesses, contact the society. | The [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/phsi/ Presbyterian Historical Society] has copies of some of the Presbyterian and seceding Presbyterian records for Northern Ireland. The society's holdings are not complete. To determine which records the society possesses, contact the society. | ||
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The Family History Library has only a few Presbyterian Church records. | The Family History Library has only a few Presbyterian Church records. | ||
#Go to the | #Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] | ||
#Click on the | #Click on the '''Place Name '''search. | ||
#Type the name of a parish or congregation and click '''Search'''. | #Type the name of a parish or congregation and click '''Search'''. | ||
#Select the | #Select the place name that matches your request. | ||
#Select the topic '''Church Records'''. | #Select the topic '''Church Records'''. | ||
#Select a title. | #Select a title. | ||