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| 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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| *Stewart, David. ''The Seceders in Ireland.'' Belfast, Ireland: Presbyterian Historical Society, 1950. (Family History Library {{FSC|941.5 K2ste|disp=book 941.5 K2ste}}.) | | *Stewart, David. ''The Seceders in Ireland.'' Belfast, Ireland: Presbyterian Historical Society, 1950. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 K2ste|disp=book 941.5 K2ste}}.) |
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| The following book lists Presbyterian congregations in Ireland and their ministers: | | The following book lists Presbyterian congregations in Ireland and their ministers: |
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| *''A History of Congregations in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1610-1982.'' Belfast, Ireland: Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland, 1982. (Family History Library {{FSC|941.5 K2h|disp=book 941.5 K2h}}. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/About-Us/Find-a-Church Find a Presbyterian congregation]. | | *''A History of Congregations in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland 1610-1982.'' Belfast, Ireland: Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland, 1982. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 K2h|disp=book 941.5 K2h}}. [http://www.presbyterianireland.org/About-Us/Find-a-Church Find a Presbyterian congregation]. |
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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. |
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| Presbyterian ministers have custody of original Presbyterian records. See: | | Presbyterian ministers have custody of original Presbyterian records. See: |
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| *Ryan, James G. ''Irish Records: Sources for Family & Local History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 1988. (Family History Library {{FSC|941.5 D23r|disp=book Ref 941.5 D23r}}.) This book lists the Presbyterian records in local custody. | | *Ryan, James G. ''Irish Records: Sources for Family & Local History''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Publishing, 1988. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 D23r|disp=book Ref 941.5 D23r}}.) This book lists the Presbyterian records in local custody. |
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| The jurisdictions and addresses of local ministers can be found in: | | The jurisdictions and addresses of local ministers can be found in: |
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| 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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| '''Family History Library''' | | '''FamilySearch Library''' |
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| The Family History Library has only a few Presbyterian Church records. | | The FamilySearch Library has only a few Presbyterian Church records. |
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| #Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] | | #Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/search '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] |