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''[[Ireland]]'' | ''[[Ireland]]'' | ||
[[Image:Ireland Church Tower.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:Ireland Church Tower.jpg|thumb|right|191x255px]] | ||
== Online Tutorial on Ireland Church Records == | == Online Tutorial on Ireland Church Records == | ||
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The Church of Ireland was the state church or Established Church in Ireland from 1536. Each parish in Ireland kept its own records of christenings, marriages, and burials. '''[[Church of Ireland Records|Read more...]]''' | The Church of Ireland was the state church or Established Church in Ireland from 1536. Each parish in Ireland kept its own records of christenings, marriages, and burials. '''[[Church of Ireland Records|Read more...]]''' | ||
== Catholic Church Records == | == Catholic Church Records == | ||
Catholic parish registers for most rural areas were not kept until the 1820s or later. Records for urban areas started earlier. Each parish kept its own records. Catholic parish registers mainly include christening and marriage records. Few registers contain death or burial records. Occasionally a register will contain a parish census. '''[[ | Catholic parish registers for most rural areas were not kept until the 1820s or later. Records for urban areas started earlier. Each parish kept its own records. Catholic parish registers mainly include christening and marriage records. Few registers contain death or burial records. Occasionally a register will contain a parish census. '''[[Ireland Catholic Church Records|Read more...]]''' | ||
== Presbyterian Records == | == Presbyterian Records == | ||
In 1605 Scottish Presbyterians began a massive migration into Northern Ireland. Congregations were organized at that time, but only a few congregations, mostly in County Antrim, kept early records. Most congregations started keeping records in the early 1800s. '''[[ | In 1605 Scottish Presbyterians began a massive migration into Northern Ireland. Congregations were organized at that time, but only a few congregations, mostly in County Antrim, kept early records. Most congregations started keeping records in the early 1800s. '''[[Ireland Presbyterian Church Records|Read more...]]''' | ||
== Methodist Records == | == Methodist Records == | ||
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A Methodist society began in Dublin in 1746. | A Methodist society began in Dublin in 1746. | ||
Methodist records consist mainly of baptism and marriage records. Baptism records show the child’s name, parents, and birth date and place. Marriage records show the names of the bride and groom, and the marriage date and place. Occasionally a circuit minute book or vestry book was kept. Since there were few Methodist cemeteries, death or burial records are rare. Methodists were usually buried in Church of Ireland cemeteries, and their burial records kept in Church of Ireland registers. '''[[ | Methodist records consist mainly of baptism and marriage records. Baptism records show the child’s name, parents, and birth date and place. Marriage records show the names of the bride and groom, and the marriage date and place. Occasionally a circuit minute book or vestry book was kept. Since there were few Methodist cemeteries, death or burial records are rare. Methodists were usually buried in Church of Ireland cemeteries, and their burial records kept in Church of Ireland registers. '''[[Ireland Methodist Church Records|Read more...]]''' | ||
== Quaker (Society of Friends) Records == | == Quaker (Society of Friends) Records == | ||
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In 1654, the Quaker faith (Religious Society of Friends) began in Ireland. Its roots can be found among English soldiers, farmers, and merchants who arrived in Ireland after the English Civil War (1641-1651). These immigrants converted to the new religion from a variety of other nonconforming protestant faiths.<br>By 1750, there were 150 Quaker meetings across Ireland within the provinces of Ulster, Leinster, and Munster. | In 1654, the Quaker faith (Religious Society of Friends) began in Ireland. Its roots can be found among English soldiers, farmers, and merchants who arrived in Ireland after the English Civil War (1641-1651). These immigrants converted to the new religion from a variety of other nonconforming protestant faiths.<br>By 1750, there were 150 Quaker meetings across Ireland within the provinces of Ulster, Leinster, and Munster. | ||
The Quaker faith kept its records separate and apart from those collected by the Church of Ireland or the State. As a result, many of its original records exist and are located in the repositories. '''[[ | The Quaker faith kept its records separate and apart from those collected by the Church of Ireland or the State. As a result, many of its original records exist and are located in the repositories. '''[[Ireland Quaker Records|Read more...]]''' | ||
== Jewish Records == | == Jewish Records == | ||
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IRELAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | IRELAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CHURCH RECORDS | ||
== Locating Church Records == | |||
Church records are in local custody. Many church records have also been filmed or photocopied and the originals or copies stored in repositories. | Church records are in local custody. Many church records have also been filmed or photocopied and the originals or copies stored in repositories. | ||
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To see if the church records you need are available at the Family History Library, check the library catalog. To identify transcripts or abstracts of church records found in Irish genealogical periodicals available at the Family History Library, consult Smith's ''Inventory of Genealogical Sources: Ireland''. | To see if the church records you need are available at the Family History Library, check the library catalog. To identify transcripts or abstracts of church records found in Irish genealogical periodicals available at the Family History Library, consult Smith's ''Inventory of Genealogical Sources: Ireland''. | ||
== Search Strategies == | |||
As you or your agent search church records, use the following strategies: | As you or your agent search church records, use the following strategies: | ||
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*Use the additional information (residence, occupation, etc.) given in parish registers to find other records to search. | *Use the additional information (residence, occupation, etc.) given in parish registers to find other records to search. | ||
== External Links == | |||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ChurchRecords.html http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ChurchRecords.html] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ChurchRecords.html http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/ChurchRecords.html] | ||