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Land records are valuable genealogical sources, because they may reveal where and when your ancestor lived and | Land records are valuable genealogical sources, because they may reveal where and when your ancestor lived and where they previously lived; family information, such as the names of children, heirs, spouse, other relatives, and neighbours; the occupation your ancestor pursued; other records that may mention your ancestor; and the progression of estate ownership or tenancy from one generation to another. | ||
=== '''Registry of Deeds''' === | === '''Registry of Deeds''' === | ||
After the accession to the throne of | After the accession to the throne of William & Mary control of land ownership by Roman Catholics was tightened. It is important historically to see this in the context of the time such measures were set. Ireland had been in turmoil since the beginning of the Cromwellian period in the 1640s. And although the country was generally much unsettled and there was much public anxiety, land ownership, whether by Protestants or Catholics, was an issue to only a tiny fraction of the population. | ||
A system of registration of deeds began in 1708 and although it was not compulsory, it was generally held that the courts would be more favourable when issuing decrees and judgements where title had been registered. However, for those who were not wealthy enough to ever consider court proceedings the need to register was not an issue particularly as a fee was required. In addition to land deeds, marriage settlements, leases, mortgages, and wills are also found with deed registrations. | A system of registration of deeds began in 1708 and although it was not compulsory, it was generally held that the courts would be more favourable when issuing decrees and judgements where title had been registered. However, for those who were not wealthy enough to ever consider court proceedings the need to register was not an issue particularly as a fee was required. In addition to land deeds, marriage settlements, leases, mortgages, and wills are also found with deed registrations. | ||
Two separate indexes exist: | Two separate indexes exist: one to grantors (those demising (selling, mortgaging etc.) land); and one for place names town or townland)arranged by county. Streets within cities are indexes separately within the county index. The Registry of Deeds can be found in Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. For an excellent overview of records at the Registry of Deeds, see: | ||
Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' ( | Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' (FHL book 941.5 D27i.) | ||
Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | ||
The Family History Library's copies of Irish deeds are listed in | The Family History Library's copies of Irish deeds are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | ||
IRELAND - LAND AND PROPERTY | IRELAND - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
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''Irish Manuscripts Commission. Analecta Hibernica''. Dublin: Stationery Office, 1930-. (FHL book 941.5 B2ah.) | ''Irish Manuscripts Commission. Analecta Hibernica''. Dublin: Stationery Office, 1930-. (FHL book 941.5 B2ah.) | ||
Grenham, John. "County Source Lists." In'' Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | Grenham, John. "County Source Lists." In''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (FHL book Ref 941.5 D27gj.) | ||
Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for'''' the History of Irish Civilization.'' (FHL book 941.5 A5h.) | Hayes, Richard J. ''Manuscript Sources for''''the History of Irish Civilization.''''''''(FHL book 941.5 A5h.) | ||
''Index to the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland''. (FHL fiche 6341118.) | ''Index to the National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland''. (FHL fiche 6341118.) | ||
''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Records. ''Belfast, Ireland: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1924''-''. (FHL book 941.5 A5rn.) | ''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Records.''Belfast, Ireland: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1924''-''. (FHL book 941.5 A5rn.) | ||
The Family History Library's copies of estate records are listed in the Place Search of the catalog under the following headings: | |||
IRELAND - LAND AND PROPERTY | |||
IRELAND, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY <br> | |||
=== Valuation Office Revision Books === | === Valuation Office Revision Books === | ||
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# Select the entry for the District Electoral Division (DED) that your townland was in, such as: ''v. 18-19 Electoral division: Kilcummin Kilfelim'' is the record that should cover the townland of Gortnatona). | # Select the entry for the District Electoral Division (DED) that your townland was in, such as: ''v. 18-19 Electoral division: Kilcummin Kilfelim'' is the record that should cover the townland of Gortnatona). | ||
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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||