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==== Extra Helps With Census ==== | ==== Extra Helps With Census ==== | ||
There are good chapters with useful background material on census in Grenham and Ryan’s books. There is also a good Irish section in | There are good chapters with useful background material on census in Grenham and Ryan’s books. There is also a good Irish section in ''Local Census Listings'' by Gibson and Medlycott. The ''Parliamentary Gazetteer 1844 ''is on fiches 6020358-82 and the ''1871 Index to Towns and Townlands'' is on fiches 6020345-53 at every FSC. | ||
==== Alternatives to Censuses ==== | ==== Alternatives to Censuses ==== | ||
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'''Chart’s Abstract of Dublin City Census 1851''' | '''Chart’s Abstract of Dublin City Census 1851''' | ||
Prior to the destruction of the 1851 census, Dr. D.A. Chart of the Public Record Office compiled a comprehensive list of the names and addresses of heads of households for Dublin City. This unique genealogical source has now been edited and converted to database format making it available to all researchers worldwide. It contains over 60,000 names and addresses (and some occupations) in the city of Dublin, together with 33 Dublin town plans from 1847 and is available from [http://www.eneclann.ie Eneclann] | Prior to the destruction of the 1851 census, Dr. D.A. Chart of the Public Record Office compiled a comprehensive list of the names and addresses of heads of households for Dublin City. This unique genealogical source has now been edited and converted to database format making it available to all researchers worldwide. It contains over 60,000 names and addresses (and some occupations) in the city of Dublin, together with 33 Dublin town plans from 1847 and is available from [http://www.eneclann.ie Eneclann] and at the FS Library on CD #1053. Note that you can use the Request for Photocopies form for CDs too. Another place that may have the CD would be your local Family History Society. | ||
'''Thrift’s Abstracts''' | '''Thrift’s Abstracts''' | ||
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Griffith's Valuation Lists, compiled for valuation and rating (tax) purposes for houses, tenements and lands can be used as a substitute for the destroyed censuses. It covers the period 1847-1864 and contains names of tenants, lessees and owners of lands & buildings in named parishes. It even includes identifying nicknames for people bearing the same names. It is wise to note that where more than one family occupied one house then only the main tenant is listed. Griffith's Valuations are on 23 microfilms in FamilySearch Catalog - PLACE SEARCH - IRELAND - PUBLIC RECORDS - Ireland. ''General Valuation Office. General valuation of rateable property in Ireland, edited by Richard Griffith 1848-1861.'' Refer to the free Resource Guide entitled ''The Ireland Householders Index'' (#34070). | Griffith's Valuation Lists, compiled for valuation and rating (tax) purposes for houses, tenements and lands can be used as a substitute for the destroyed censuses. It covers the period 1847-1864 and contains names of tenants, lessees and owners of lands & buildings in named parishes. It even includes identifying nicknames for people bearing the same names. It is wise to note that where more than one family occupied one house then only the main tenant is listed. Griffith's Valuations are on 23 microfilms in FamilySearch Catalog - PLACE SEARCH - IRELAND - PUBLIC RECORDS - Ireland. ''General Valuation Office. General valuation of rateable property in Ireland, edited by Richard Griffith 1848-1861.'' Refer to the free Resource Guide entitled ''The Ireland Householders Index'' (#34070). | ||
Transcripts and name indexes exist. Ask About Ireland has a free [http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml# name searchable index]. Irish Origins has | Transcripts and name indexes exist. Ask About Ireland has a free [http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml# name searchable index]. Irish Origins has a fully searchable [http://www.irishorigins.com online version of the lists] for which you must pay. The index is also available on CD, and this may be available at your local family history society library.<br> | ||
=== National Schools Registers 1850-1950 === | === National Schools Registers 1850-1950 === | ||
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