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''[[Ireland]]'' | |||
Effective research in church records requires some understanding of your ancestor's religion and the events that led to the creation of church records. | Effective research in church records requires some understanding of your ancestor's religion and the events that led to the creation of church records. | ||
== Major Historical Events == | == Major Historical Events == | ||
[[Image:Ireland Rebuilding of Tuam Cathedral 1865.jpg|thumb|right| | [[Image:Ireland Rebuilding of Tuam Cathedral 1865.jpg|thumb|right|370x235px]] The following major events affected Irish church history and records: | ||
'''1537''' King Henry VIII declared himself supreme head of a new church, the Church of England (Anglican). | '''1537''' King Henry VIII declared himself supreme head of a new church, the Church of England (Anglican). | ||