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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.


[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;[[Ireland|Ireland]]&nbsp;[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]&nbsp;County Armagh
The southern part of the County has been a stronghold of support for the IRA, earning it the nickname "Bandit Country".
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.


[[Image:County Armagh.jpg|thumb]]
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>


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


== 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.


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


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


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


[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ www.proni.gov.uk/]  
== Census Records ==
*'''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


Ulster Family History Foundation
== Church Records ==
'''''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


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


Armagh County Museum<br>The Mall East<br>Armagh BT61 9BE<br>Internet: http://www.nmni.com/acm
'''Moravian Church''' <br>
25 Church Road <br>
Gracehill Ballymena <br>
County Antrim <br>
Ireland <br>
[http://www.gracehillmoravian.org.uk/ Email] <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
'''Religious Society of Friends''' <br>
4 Magheralave Road<br>  
Lisburn BT28 3BD <br>
County Antrim <br>
[http://www.quakers-in-ireland.ie/home/  Email]


== Cemeteries  ==
== Civil Registration ==
*'''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


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
==Directories==
*'''1856''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10291/hendersons-ulster-directory-ireland-1856?s=275764761 Henderson's Ulster Directory, Ireland 1856] at MyHeritage — images ($)
*'''1880''' {{RecordSearch|3523521|Ireland, Thom's Irish Almanac, 1880}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Thom's Directory of Ireland - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, images available on Findmypast
*'''1884''' {{RecordSearch|3520239|Ireland, Thom's Irish Almanac & Official Directory 1884}} at FamilySearch - [[Ireland, Thom's Directory of Ireland - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1888''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10295/bassetts-book-of-county-armagh-ireland-1888?s=275764761 Bassett's Book of County Armagh, Ireland 1888] at MyHeritage — images ($)


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


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.
*'''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
*'''1847-1864''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10309/ireland-griffiths-valuation-1847-1864 Ireland, Griffith's Valuations, 1847-1864] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


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.
== Maps ==
 
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[[C genealogical glossary terms#Civil_parish.2C_Ireland|Civil Parish - Church of Ireland]]


! width="15%" | [[B genealogical glossary terms|Barony]]
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! 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>
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| [[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
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| [[Clonfeacle, Armagh|Clonfeacle]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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| [[Clonfeacle, Armagh|Clonfeacle]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Creggan, Armagh|Creggan]]
| Fews Upper
| Castleblayney
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|-
| [[Creggan, Armagh|Creggan]]
| Fews Upper
| Dundalk
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|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Armagh
| Lurgan
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|-
| [[Derrynoose, Armagh|Derrynoose]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Drumcree, Armagh|Drumcree]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
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|-
| [[Eglish, Armagh|Eglish]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Eglish, Armagh|Eglish]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
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|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Upper
| Castleblayney
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|-
| [[Forkill, Armagh|Forkill]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
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|-
| [[Grange, Armagh|Grange]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Grange, Armagh|Grange]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Jonesborough, Armagh|Jonesborough]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
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|-
| [[Keady, Armagh|Keady]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Keady, Armagh|Keady]]
| Tiranny
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Kilclooney, Armagh|Kilclooney]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
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|-
| [[Kilclooney, Armagh|Kilclooney]]
| Orior Lower
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Killevy, Armagh|Killevy]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
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|-
| [[Killevy, Armagh|Killevy]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
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|  
|-
|-
| [[Killyman, Armagh|Killyman]]  
|
| Oneilland West
For a larger version of this map, [[Media:Armagh_Map.jpg|'''click here''']]. <br>
| Armagh
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| [[Kilmore, Armagh|Kilmore]]
|[[Image:Armagh Map.jpg|200px|Armagh Map.jpg]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Kilmore, Armagh|Kilmore]]
| Orior Lower
| Banbridge
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|-
| [[Layd, Armagh|Layd]]
| Lower Glenarm
| Ballycastle
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|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Lisnadill, Armagh|Lisnadill]]
| Fews Upper
| Armagh
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| [[Loughgall, Armagh|Loughgall]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Loughgall, Armagh|Loughgall]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
|
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|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Lower Orior
| Newry
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|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Lower
| Banbridge
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|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Lower
| Newry
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|-
| [[Loughgilly, Armagh|Loughgilly]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
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|-
| [[Magheralin, Armagh|Magheralin]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
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|-
| [[Montiaghs, Armagh|Montiaghs]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
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| [[Montiaghs, Armagh|Montiaghs]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
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|-
| [[Mullaghbrack, Armagh|Mullaghbrack]]
| Fews Lower
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Mullaghbrack, Armagh|Mullaghbrack]]
| Oneilland West
| Banbridge
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|-
| [[Newry, Armagh|Newry]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Newry, Armagh|Newry]]
| Orior Upper
| Newry
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|-
| [[Newtownhamilton, Armagh|Newtownhamilton]]
| Fews Upper
| Castleblayney
|
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|-
| [[Seagoe, Armagh|Seagoe]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
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|-
| [[Shankill, Armagh|Shankill]]
| Oneilland East
| Lurgan
|
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|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland East
| Armagh
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|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland West
| Armagh
|
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|-
| [[Tartaraghan, Armagh|Tartaraghan]]
| Oneilland West
| Lurgan
|
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|-
| [[Tynan, Armagh|Tynan]]
| Armagh
| Armagh
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|  
|-
| [[Tynan, Armagh|Tynan]]  
| Tiranny
| Armagh
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|}
|}
*[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


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


== Occupations  ==
*'''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


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
== Probate Records ==
*'''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


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 ==
 
== 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>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/
'''North of Ireland Family History Society'''<br>
 
Unit C4, Valley Business Centre<br>
== &nbsp;Web Sites  ==
67 Church Road<br>
 
Newtownabbey<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.
Co. Antrim<br>
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nirarm/ County Armagh, Northern Ireland GenWeb]: Contains information on this county and additional links to additional resources.
Northern Ireland BT36 7LS<br>
*[http://www.looking4kin.com/group/armaghgenealogy Looking 4 Kin Genealogy & Family History Network - Armagh]
Email: [mailto:Nquire@nifhs.org Nquire@nifhs.org]<br>
[http://www.nifhs.org/ Website]<br>


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


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==Websites==
*[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]


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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.

History[edit | edit source]

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". 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.[1]

General County Research Information[edit | edit source]

County Armagh (Irish: Contae Ard Mhacha) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland. Further information about County Antrim is available at the Genuki site.


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

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Online Records

Presbyterian Historical Society Church House
Fisherwick Place
Belfast BT1 6DW
Ireland

Moravian Church
25 Church Road
Gracehill Ballymena
County Antrim
Ireland
Email

Religious Society of Friends
4 Magheralave Road
Lisburn BT28 3BD
County Antrim
Email

Civil Registration[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Land and Property[edit | edit source]

Maps[edit | edit source]

For a larger version of this map, click here.

Armagh Map.jpg

Military[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

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
Unit C4, Valley Business Centre
67 Church Road
Newtownabbey
Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland BT36 7LS
Email: Nquire@nifhs.org
Website

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Websites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Wikipedia Collaborators, "Armagh," In Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Armagh. Visited 18 October 2017.

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