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''Back to [[GuidedResearch:Ireland|Ireland Guided Research]].''<br><br> | ''Back to [[GuidedResearch:Ireland|Ireland Guided Research]].''<br><br> | ||
Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. <br><br><br> | Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. If researching after 1864, see [[GuidedResearch:Ireland Civil|Civil Records]]. <br><br><br> | ||
===What religion are you looking for?=== | ===What religion are you looking for?=== | ||
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==== Online Records ==== | |||
*[https://www.ireland.anglican.org/about/rcb-library/anglican-record-project '''<u>Anglican Record Project</u>'''] at Church of Ireland (images only) - ''currently limited but growing'' | |||
*[https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/ '''<u>Ireland Church Records</u>'''] at IrishGenealogy.ie - ''currently limited but growing'' | |||
*[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php '''<u>Search All Ireland Records</u>'''] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | |||
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==== Did they belong to the Church of Ireland? ==== | |||
Historically, '''about 10%''' of Ireland belonged to the Church of Ireland. | Historically, '''about 10%''' of Ireland belonged to the Church of Ireland. | ||
*Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | *Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | ||
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*For a list of which parish registers exist and how to find them: [https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/AboutUs/library/registers/ParishRegisters/PARISHREGISTERS.pdf '''Parish Registers''']. | *For a list of which parish registers exist and how to find them: [https://www.ireland.anglican.org/cmsfiles/pdf/AboutUs/library/registers/ParishRegisters/PARISHREGISTERS.pdf '''Parish Registers''']. | ||
*See [[Church of Ireland Records|'''Church of Ireland Records''']] for more information. | *See [[Church of Ireland Records|'''Church of Ireland Records''']] for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Church of Ireland|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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==== Online Records ==== | |||
*[https://churchrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/ '''<u>Ireland Church Records</u>'''] at IrishGenealogy.ie | |||
*[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php '''<u>Search All Ireland Records</u>'''] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | |||
Historically, '''less than 10%''' of Ireland belonged to the Presbyterian | <br> | ||
==== Did they belong to the Presbyterian Church? ==== | |||
Historically, '''less than 10%''' of Ireland belonged to the Presbyterian Church. | |||
*Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | *Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | ||
*Records start in the 1800s. | *Records start in the 1800s. | ||
*Most records are not online. Most are available at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) but may also be found at the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland or in individual congregations. | *Most records are not online. Most are available at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) but may also be found at the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland or in individual congregations. | ||
*See [[Ireland Presbyterian Church Records|'''Ireland Presbyterian Church Records''']] for more information. | *See [[Ireland Presbyterian Church Records|'''Ireland Presbyterian Church Records''']] for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Presbyterian|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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==== Online Records ==== | |||
*[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php '''<u>Search All Ireland Records</u>'''] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | |||
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==== Did they belong to the Methodist Church? ==== | |||
Historically, '''about 1%''' of Ireland was Methodist. | Historically, '''about 1%''' of Ireland was Methodist. | ||
*Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | *Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland. | ||
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*For a list of former and existing churches or meetinghouses: [http://methodisthistoryireland.org/index-of-irish-methodist-churches-2/ '''Index of Irish Methodist Churches''']. | *For a list of former and existing churches or meetinghouses: [http://methodisthistoryireland.org/index-of-irish-methodist-churches-2/ '''Index of Irish Methodist Churches''']. | ||
*See [[Ireland Methodist Church Records|'''Ireland Methodist Church Records''']] for more information. | *See [[Ireland Methodist Church Records|'''Ireland Methodist Church Records''']] for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Methodist|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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==== Online Records ==== | |||
*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-society-of-friends-quaker-births '''<u>Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Births</u>'''] at Findmypast ($) | |||
*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-society-of-friends-quaker-marriages '''<u>Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Marriages</u>'''] at Findmypast ($) | |||
*[https://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-world-Records/ireland-society-of-friends-quaker-deaths '''<u>Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Deaths</u>'''] at Findmypast ($) | |||
*[http://rootsireland.ie/ifhf/search.php '''<u>Search All Ireland Records</u>'''] at RootsIreland.ie ($) | |||
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==== Did they belong to the Society of Friends ==== | |||
Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland belonged to the Society of Friends (Quakers). | Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland belonged to the Society of Friends (Quakers). | ||
*Most were found in the provinces of Ulster, Leinster, and Munster. | *Most were found in the provinces of Ulster, Leinster, and Munster. | ||
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*Although the Quaker community was relatively small, they kept a large amount of records (birth, marriage, and death). | *Although the Quaker community was relatively small, they kept a large amount of records (birth, marriage, and death). | ||
*See [[Ireland Quaker Records|'''Ireland Quaker Records''']] for more information. | *See [[Ireland Quaker Records|'''Ireland Quaker Records''']] for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Society of Friends|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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==== Did they belong to the Congregationalist Church? ==== | |||
Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland was Independent (also known as Congregationalist). | Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland was Independent (also known as Congregationalist). | ||
*The first Independent church was formed in Ireland in the early 1800s. | *The first Independent church was formed in Ireland in the early 1800s. | ||
*Because each congregation is independent and autonomous, records are mainly in the custody of individual congregations. Records mainly obtained through correspondence with individual ministers. | *Because each congregation is independent and autonomous, records are mainly in the custody of individual congregations. Records mainly obtained through correspondence with individual ministers. | ||
*See [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Guide_to_church_records.pdf '''A Guide to Church Records'''] (p. 39) for more information. | *See [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Guide_to_church_records.pdf '''A Guide to Church Records'''] (p. 39) for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Independent|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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==== Did they belong to the Baptist Church? ==== | |||
Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland was Baptist. | Historically, '''less than 1%''' of Ireland was Baptist. | ||
*The first Baptist churches in Ireland were formed in the mid-1600s. | *The first Baptist churches in Ireland were formed in the mid-1600s. | ||
*Most Baptist records have not been digitized; records are likely kept by individual churches or in local archives and libraries. | *Most Baptist records have not been digitized; records are likely kept by individual churches or in local archives and libraries. | ||
*See [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Guide_to_church_records.pdf '''A Guide to Church Records'''] (p. 40-41) for more information. | *See [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Guide_to_church_records.pdf '''A Guide to Church Records'''] (p. 40-41) for more information. | ||
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==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ==== If record not found, what else you can try: ==== | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Additional online resources]] | |||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Substitute records]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Substitute records]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Improve searching]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Improve searching]] | ||
*[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Why the record may not exist]] | *[[GuidedResearch:Why Can't I Find the Record - Ireland Baptist|Why the record may not exist]] | ||
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Before 1864, church records are the primary source for birth, marriage, and death information. If researching after 1864, see Civil Records.
What religion are you looking for?
Church of Ireland
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Online Records
- Anglican Record Project at Church of Ireland (images only) - currently limited but growing
- Ireland Church Records at IrishGenealogy.ie - currently limited but growing
- Search All Ireland Records at RootsIreland.ie ($)
Did they belong to the Church of Ireland?
Historically, about 10% of Ireland belonged to the Church of Ireland.
- Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland.
- Records usually start in the late 1700s or early 1800s, but some date back to the 1600s.
- About two-thirds of the records were destroyed in a fire in 1922. However, fragments and transcripts of some of these records exist; some can be found online.
- For a list of which parish registers exist and how to find them: Parish Registers.
- See Church of Ireland Records for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try:
Presbyterian
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Online Records
- Ireland Church Records at IrishGenealogy.ie
- Search All Ireland Records at RootsIreland.ie ($)
Did they belong to the Presbyterian Church?
Historically, less than 10% of Ireland belonged to the Presbyterian Church.
- Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland.
- Records start in the 1800s.
- Most records are not online. Most are available at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) but may also be found at the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland or in individual congregations.
- See Ireland Presbyterian Church Records for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try:
Other Religions
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Methodist
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Online Records
- Search All Ireland Records at RootsIreland.ie ($)
Did they belong to the Methodist Church?
Historically, about 1% of Ireland was Methodist.
- Most members were located in, what is today, Northern Ireland.
- Methodism was introduced to Ireland in the mid-1700s.
- The majority of records have not been digitized but are mainly in the custody of individual churches and congregations. Records mainly obtained through correspondence with individual ministers.
- For a list of former and existing churches or meetinghouses: Index of Irish Methodist Churches.
- See Ireland Methodist Church Records for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try:
Society of Friends
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Online Records
- Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Births at Findmypast ($)
- Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Marriages at Findmypast ($)
- Ireland, Society Of Friends (Quaker) Deaths at Findmypast ($)
- Search All Ireland Records at RootsIreland.ie ($)
Did they belong to the Society of Friends
Historically, less than 1% of Ireland belonged to the Society of Friends (Quakers).
- Most were found in the provinces of Ulster, Leinster, and Munster.
- Records start in the mid-1600s.
- Although the Quaker community was relatively small, they kept a large amount of records (birth, marriage, and death).
- See Ireland Quaker Records for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try:
Independent
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Did they belong to the Congregationalist Church?
Historically, less than 1% of Ireland was Independent (also known as Congregationalist).
- The first Independent church was formed in Ireland in the early 1800s.
- Because each congregation is independent and autonomous, records are mainly in the custody of individual congregations. Records mainly obtained through correspondence with individual ministers.
- See A Guide to Church Records (p. 39) for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try:
Baptist
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Did they belong to the Baptist Church?
Historically, less than 1% of Ireland was Baptist.
- The first Baptist churches in Ireland were formed in the mid-1600s.
- Most Baptist records have not been digitized; records are likely kept by individual churches or in local archives and libraries.
- See A Guide to Church Records (p. 40-41) for more information.
If record not found, what else you can try: