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Guide to '''County Armagh ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.
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==History==
Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch and the Red Branch play an important role in the Ulster Cycle, as well as the Cattle Raid of Cooley. However, they were eventually driven out of the area by the Three Collas, who invaded in the 4th century and held power until the 12th. The Clan Colla ruled the area for 800 years. The chief Irish septs of the county were descendants of the Collas.
Armagh was the seat of St. Patrick, and the Catholic Church continues to be his see. County Armagh is presently one of four counties of Northern Ireland to have a majority of the population from a Catholic background.This is according to the 2011 census.


The southern part of the County has been a stronghold of support for the IRA, earning it the nickname "Bandit Country".  
[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;[[Ireland|Ireland]]&nbsp;[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;County Armagh
South Armagh is predominantly nationalist, with most of the population being opposed to any form of British presence, especially that of a military nature.  
On 10 March 2009, the CIRA claimed responsibility for the fatal shooting of a PSNI officer in Craigavon, County Armagh—the first police fatality in Northern Ireland since 1998. The officer was fatally shot by a sniper as he and a colleague investigated "suspicious activity" at a house nearby when a window was smashed by youths.


The population of Armagh is roughly 174,792 people.<ref>Wikipedia Collaborators, "Armagh," In ''Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Armagh. Visited 18 October 2017.</ref>
[[Image:County Armagh.jpg|thumb]]


== General County Research Information ==
== ==


'''County Armagh''' (Irish: '''Contae Ard Mhacha''') is one of the six counties of [[Northern Ireland Genealogy|Northern Ireland]]. Further information about County Antrim is available at the [https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ARM Genuki] site.
== General County Research Information ==


Further information about County Armagh is available at the [http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/acauston/genuki/ARM/index.html GenUKI] site.


== Civil Jurisdictions and Parish Research Information ==
== Archives and Libraries  ==


*List of [[County Armagh Civil Parishes]]
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
*List of [[County Armagh Catholic Parishes]]


== Census Records ==
[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ www.proni.gov.uk/]  
*'''1901''' {{RecordSearch|1626180|Ireland Census, 1901}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland Census, 1901 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1911''' {{RecordSearch|2854327|Ireland Census, 1911}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland Census, 1911 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]];  index


== Church Records ==
Ulster Family History Foundation
'''''Online Records'''''
*'''1623-1866''' {{RecordSearch|3460239|Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Marriage License Bonds Indexes, 1623-1866}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Marriage License Bonds Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1701-1845''' {{RecordSearch|3499248|Ireland, Catholic Qualification & Convert Rolls, 1701-1845}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Catholic Qualification & Convert Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''Presbyterian Historical Society Church House''' <br>
[http://www.ancestryireland.com/ www.ancestryireland.com/]
Fisherwick Place <br>
Belfast BT1 6DW <br>
Ireland <br>


'''Moravian Church''' <br>
Armagh County Museum<br>The Mall East<br>Armagh BT61 9BE<br>Internet: http://www.nmni.com/acm
25 Church Road <br>
Gracehill Ballymena <br>
County Antrim <br>
Ireland <br>
[http://www.gracehillmoravian.org.uk/ Email] <br>


'''Religious Society of Friends''' <br>
Armagh Public Library<br>Abbey St.<br>Armagh BT61 7DY<br>Tel: 028 37 523142 - Fax: 028 37 524177<br>Internet: http://www.armaghrobinsonlibrary.org/<br>E-mail: admin@armaghpubliclibrary.co.uk
4 Magheralave Road<br>  
Lisburn BT28 3BD <br>
County Antrim <br>
[http://www.quakers-in-ireland.ie/home/  Email]


== Civil Registration ==
== Cemeteries  ==
*'''1845-1913''' {{RecordSearch|2659409|Ireland Civil Registration, 1845-1913}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Civil Registration - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1845-1958''' {{RecordSearch|1408347|Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland Civil Registration Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


==Directories==
Doherty, Paul Martin.&nbsp; Tombstones of Some Irish Immigrants in the Catholic Cemetery at Andover, Massachussets. Covers the surname of Antrim, Joseph died 26 June, 1857, and family.&nbsp; Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol. IV, no. 1. 1972. pages 23-26. Family History Ref. 941.5 B2i
*'''1856''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10291/hendersons-ulster-directory-ireland-1856?s=275764761 Henderson's Ulster Directory, Ireland 1856] at MyHeritage — images ($)
*'''1880''' {{RecordSearch|3523521|Ireland, Thom's Irish Almanac, 1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Thom's Directory of Ireland - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images available on Findmypast
*'''1884''' {{RecordSearch|3520239|Ireland, Thom's Irish Almanac & Official Directory 1884}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Thom's Directory of Ireland - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1888''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10295/bassetts-book-of-county-armagh-ireland-1888?s=275764761 Bassett's Book of County Armagh, Ireland 1888] at MyHeritage — images ($)


== Land and Property ==
== '''Civil Jurisdictions''' and Parish Research Information  ==


*'''1831 - 1856''' {{RecordSearch|2329951|Ireland, Valuation Office Books, 1831-1856}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Valuation Office Books - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
A map of the Civil Parishes of County Armagh is available at [http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/fuses/civilparish/index.cfm?fuseaction=GetMap&CityCounty=Armagh&UserID= Irish Times] site.
*'''1847-1864''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10309/ireland-griffiths-valuation-1847-1864 Ireland, Griffith's Valuations, 1847-1864] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


== Maps ==
A map of the Catholic Parishes of County Armagh is available at the [http://www.irishtimes.com/ancestor/browse/counties/rcmaps/armaghrc.htm Irish Times] site.
 
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[[C genealogical glossary terms#Civil_parish.2C_Ireland|Civil Parish - Church of Ireland]]


{|
! width="15%" | [[B genealogical glossary terms|Barony]]
! width="20%" | [[P genealogical glossary terms|Poor Law Union]]
! width="25%" | [[C genealogical glossary terms#Catholic_parish.2C_Ireland|Catholic Parish]]<ref name="Ryan">Ryan, James G. Irish Records: sources for family and local history. USA: Ancestry.com, 1997. FHL 941.5 D23r</ref>
! width="15%" | [[C genealogical glossary terms#Catholic_diocese.2C_Ireland|Catholic Diocese]]<ref name="Ryan">Ryan, James G. Irish Records: sources for family and local history. USA: Ancestry.com, 1997. FHL 941.5 D23r</ref>
|-
| [[Armagh, Armagh|Armagh]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Armagh, Armagh|Armagh]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Ballymore, Armagh|Ballymore]]
| Orior Lower
| Banbridge
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|-
| [[Ballymore, Armagh|Ballymore]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
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|-
| [[Ballymyre, Armagh|Ballymyre]]
| Fews Upper
| Newry
|
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|-
| [[Carncastle, Armagh|Carncastle]]
| Upper Glenarm
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Clonfeacle, Armagh|Clonfeacle]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
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|-
| [[Clonfeacle, Armagh|Clonfeacle]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Creggan, Armagh|Creggan]]
| Fews Upper
| Castleblayney
|
|
|-
| [[Creggan, Armagh|Creggan]]
| Fews Upper
| Dundalk
|
|
|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Armagh
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Drumcree, Armagh|Drumcree]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Eglish, Armagh|Eglish]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Eglish, Armagh|Eglish]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Upper
| Castleblayney
|
|
|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Grange, Armagh|Grange]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Grange, Armagh|Grange]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Jonesborough, Armagh|Jonesborough]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Keady, Armagh|Keady]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Keady, Armagh|Keady]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Kilclooney, Armagh|Kilclooney]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Kilclooney, Armagh|Kilclooney]]
| Orior Lower
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Killevy, Armagh|Killevy]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Killevy, Armagh|Killevy]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
|
|  
|-
|-
|
| [[Killyman, Armagh|Killyman]]  
For a larger version of this map, [[Media:Armagh_Map.jpg|'''click here''']]. <br>
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Image:Armagh Map.jpg|200px|Armagh Map.jpg]]
| [[Kilmore, Armagh|Kilmore]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Kilmore, Armagh|Kilmore]]
| Orior Lower
| Banbridge
|
|
|-
| [[Layd, Armagh|Layd]]
| Lower Glenarm
| Ballycastle
|
|
|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Fews Upper
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgall, Armagh|Loughgall]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgall, Armagh|Loughgall]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Lower Orior
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Lower
| Banbridge
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Magheralin, Armagh|Magheralin]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Montiaghs, Armagh|Montiaghs]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Montiaghs, Armagh|Montiaghs]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Mullaghbrack, Armagh|Mullaghbrack]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Mullaghbrack, Armagh|Mullaghbrack]]
| Oneilland West
| Banbridge
|
|
|-
| [[Newry, Armagh|Newry]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Newry, Armagh|Newry]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
|
|
|-
| [[Newtownhamilton, Armagh|Newtownhamilton]]
| Fews Upper
| Castleblayney
|
|
|-
| [[Seagoe, Armagh|Seagoe]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Shankill, Armagh|Shankill]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland East
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
|
|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
|
|
|-
| [[Tynan, Armagh|Tynan]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
|
|  
|-
| [[Tynan, Armagh|Tynan]]  
| Tiranny
| Armagh
|
|
|}
|}
*[http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-xarmagh-th.htm 1885 County Map]: Courtesy of London Ancestor
*[http://www.bygonesandbyways.com/folders/townlands/ Bygonesandbyways] -- Townland maps for a few parishes in the center of the county


== Military ==
== Maps ==
 
[http://www.londonancestor.com/maps/bc-xarmagh-th.htm 1885 County Map]: Courtesy of London Ancestor


*'''1914-1918''' {{RecordSearch|3511725|Ireland, Memorial Record: World War I, 1914-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Memorial Record: World War I, 1914-1918 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
== Occupations  ==


== Probate Records ==
Ffolliott, Rosemary.&nbsp; Some Game Licences of 1802. Alist of names, places of abode who took out Certificates of Game Licences issued in 1802, covering Couties, Armagh, Clare, Down, Kilkenny, Louth, and Tipperary. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol.VIII.no.1.1976 pages35-47, Family History Library Ref. 941.5 B2i v7-8
*'''1595-1858''' {{RecordSearch|3460908|Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Wills & Administrations Indexes, 1595-1858}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Wills & Administrations Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


== Societies ==
contributed by Ffolliott, Rosemary.&nbsp; Some Lists of Mid-18th Century Linen Drapers in Sout-East Ulster.&nbsp; Lists of Linen Drapers from the Belfast Newsletter. covering years 1750-1764. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol.XI. no.1. 1979. pages 9-14. Family History Library Ref 941.5 B2i v10-11.
 
== Societies ==


Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources or support its efforts.  
Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources or support its efforts.  


'''North of Ireland Family History Society'''<br>
North of Ireland Family History Society<br>c/o Graduate School of Education<br>The Queen's University of Belfast<br>69 University Street<br>Belfast BT7 1HL, Northern Ireland<br>Internet: http://www.nifhs.org/
Unit C4, Valley Business Centre<br>
 
67 Church Road<br>
== &nbsp;Web Sites  ==
Newtownabbey<br>
 
Co. Antrim<br>
*To view a list of Armagh web sites, visit [http://www.fhlfavorites.info/Links/British/Ireland/armagh.htm FHLFavorites.info] for some great sites.
Northern Ireland BT36 7LS<br>
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nirarm/ County Armagh, Northern Ireland GenWeb]: Contains information on this county and additional links to additional resources.
Email: [mailto:Nquire@nifhs.org Nquire@nifhs.org]<br>
*[http://www.looking4kin.com/group/armaghgenealogy Looking 4 Kin Genealogy & Family History Network - Armagh]
[http://www.nifhs.org/ Website]<br>


==Voting Records==
{{Ireland counties}}
*'''1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/70915/ Armagh and Londonderry, Ireland, Absent Voters Lists, 1918] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


==Websites==
{{DEFAULTSORT:Armagh}}
*[https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ARM GENUKI - Armagh]
*[https://www.rootschat.com/forum/antrim/ RootsChat] - Antrim Resources and Help pages
*[http://irishgenealogy.net/antrimgen.html Irish Genealogy]


==References==
[[Category:County_Armagh]]
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[[Category:Sidebar templates]] [[Category:Ireland]]
[[Category:County Armagh, Northern Ireland]]
[[Category:Counties of Northern Ireland]]

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General County Research Information[edit | edit source]

Further information about County Armagh is available at the GenUKI site.

Archives and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

www.proni.gov.uk/

Ulster Family History Foundation

www.ancestryireland.com/

Armagh County Museum
The Mall East
Armagh BT61 9BE
Internet: http://www.nmni.com/acm

Armagh Public Library
Abbey St.
Armagh BT61 7DY
Tel: 028 37 523142 - Fax: 028 37 524177
Internet: http://www.armaghrobinsonlibrary.org/
E-mail: admin@armaghpubliclibrary.co.uk

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Doherty, Paul Martin.  Tombstones of Some Irish Immigrants in the Catholic Cemetery at Andover, Massachussets. Covers the surname of Antrim, Joseph died 26 June, 1857, and family.  Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol. IV, no. 1. 1972. pages 23-26. Family History Ref. 941.5 B2i

Civil Jurisdictions and Parish Research Information[edit | edit source]

A map of the Civil Parishes of County Armagh is available at Irish Times site.

A map of the Catholic Parishes of County Armagh is available at the Irish Times site.

Civil Parish - Church of Ireland

Barony Poor Law Union Catholic Parish[1] Catholic Diocese[1]
Armagh Armagh Armagh
Armagh Oneilland West Armagh
Ballymore Orior Lower Banbridge
Ballymore Orior Lower Newry
Ballymyre Fews Upper Newry
Carncastle Upper Glenarm Armagh
Clonfeacle Armagh Armagh
Clonfeacle Oneilland West Armagh
Creggan Fews Upper Castleblayney
Creggan Fews Upper Dundalk
Derrynoose Armagh Armagh
Derrynoose Armagh Lurgan
Derrynoose Tiranny Armagh
Drumcree Oneilland West Lurgan
Eglish Armagh Armagh
Eglish Tiranny Armagh
Forkill Orior Lower Newry
Forkill Orior Upper Castleblayney
Forkill Orior Upper Newry
Grange Armagh Armagh
Grange Oneilland West Armagh
Jonesborough Orior Upper Newry
Keady Armagh Armagh
Keady Tiranny Armagh
Kilclooney Fews Lower Armagh
Kilclooney Orior Lower Armagh
Killevy Orior Lower Newry
Killevy Orior Upper Newry
Killyman Oneilland West Armagh
Kilmore Oneilland West Armagh
Kilmore Orior Lower Banbridge
Layd Lower Glenarm Ballycastle
Lisnadill Armagh Armagh
Lisnadill Fews Lower Armagh
Lisnadill Fews Upper Armagh
Loughgall Armagh Armagh
Loughgall Oneilland West Armagh
Loughgilly Fews Lower Armagh
Loughgilly Lower Orior Newry
Loughgilly Orior Lower Banbridge
Loughgilly Orior Lower Newry
Loughgilly Orior Upper Newry
Magheralin Oneilland East Lurgan
Montiaghs Oneilland East Lurgan
Montiaghs Oneilland West Lurgan
Mullaghbrack Fews Lower Armagh
Mullaghbrack Oneilland West Banbridge
Newry Oneilland West Armagh
Newry Orior Upper Newry
Newtownhamilton Fews Upper Castleblayney
Seagoe Oneilland East Lurgan
Shankill Oneilland East Lurgan
Tartaraghan Oneilland East Armagh
Tartaraghan Oneilland West Armagh
Tartaraghan Oneilland West Lurgan
Tynan Armagh Armagh
Tynan Tiranny Armagh

Maps[edit | edit source]

1885 County Map: Courtesy of London Ancestor

Occupations[edit | edit source]

Ffolliott, Rosemary.  Some Game Licences of 1802. Alist of names, places of abode who took out Certificates of Game Licences issued in 1802, covering Couties, Armagh, Clare, Down, Kilkenny, Louth, and Tipperary. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol.VIII.no.1.1976 pages35-47, Family History Library Ref. 941.5 B2i v7-8

contributed by Ffolliott, Rosemary.  Some Lists of Mid-18th Century Linen Drapers in Sout-East Ulster.  Lists of Linen Drapers from the Belfast Newsletter. covering years 1750-1764. Article in The Irish Ancestor, vol.XI. no.1. 1979. pages 9-14. Family History Library Ref 941.5 B2i v10-11.

Societies[edit | edit source]

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources or support its efforts.

North of Ireland Family History Society
c/o Graduate School of Education
The Queen's University of Belfast
69 University Street
Belfast BT7 1HL, Northern Ireland
Internet: http://www.nifhs.org/

 Web Sites[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ryan, James G. Irish Records: sources for family and local history. USA: Ancestry.com, 1997. FHL 941.5 D23r