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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[[Image:Dublin Four Courts and the Liffy River.jpg|thumb|right|267x200px | [[Image:Dublin Four Courts and the Liffy River.jpg|thumb|right|267x200px]] | ||
Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | |||
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Table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | Table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | ||
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#For 1845 -1870, search the[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #For 1845 -1870, search the[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347| | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO indexes (1922-1958)}} for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|460797|title-id|disp=GRONI index 1922-1959)}} information for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | #For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)]. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | ||
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== Additional Information about the Indexes == | == Additional Information about the Indexes == | ||
[[Image:Mother and child at home pg. 80.jpg|thumb|right|312x240px]] | [[Image:Mother and child at home pg. 80.jpg|thumb|right|312x240px]] | ||
*Before 1878, registration indexes were arranged alphabetically by year. Since 1878, indexes have remained alphabetical but have been divided by each quarter of the years (e.g. 'January, February & March' etc.). | *Before 1878, registration indexes were arranged alphabetically by year. Since 1878, indexes have remained alphabetical but have been divided by each quarter of the years (e.g. 'January, February & March' etc.). | ||
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== Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | == Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | ||
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*Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | *Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | ||