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[[Image:Ireland Countryside.jpg|thumb|right|234x312px | ''[[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]]'' | ||
[[Image:Ireland Countryside.jpg|thumb|right|234x312px]]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.<ref name="Ireland Research Outline">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Research outline: Ireland. Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2000.</ref> | |||
=== Registry of Deeds === | === Registry of Deeds === | ||
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IRELAND - LAND AND PROPERTY | IRELAND - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
IRELAND, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY | IRELAND, [COUNTY] - LAND AND PROPERTY | ||
=== Valuation Office Revision Books === | === Valuation Office Revision Books === | ||
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To start a search for the Valuation Office revision books a person should first know the name of the townland where the ancestor lived. With the name of the townland it is best to use the following steps to find a microfilm number for the revision books. These records are available on microfilm from the Family History Library and family history centres for the Republic of Ireland only. Researchers should note that these records are often mistakenly referred to as 'cancelled books' or 'cancel books'. | To start a search for the Valuation Office revision books a person should first know the name of the townland where the ancestor lived. With the name of the townland it is best to use the following steps to find a microfilm number for the revision books. These records are available on microfilm from the Family History Library and family history centres for the Republic of Ireland only. Researchers should note that these records are often mistakenly referred to as 'cancelled books' or 'cancel books'. | ||
These records have been digitized and are now online at [http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk] (the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland). After clicking the above link and reading the introduction, click the magnifying glass at the right of the screen with the words "Search Valuation Revision Books." | These records have been digitized and are now online at [http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk] (the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland). After clicking the above link and reading the introduction, click the magnifying glass at the right of the screen with the words "Search Valuation Revision Books." | ||
Steps for locating Irish revision or cancel books: | Steps for locating Irish revision or cancel books: | ||
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=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk] | *[http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk] | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land] | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/#Land] | ||