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*[https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/ General Registrar's Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI)] - link for ordering copies of certificates and registrations | *[https://geni.nidirect.gov.uk/ General Registrar's Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI)] - link for ordering copies of certificates and registrations | ||
=== Court/Criminal Records === | === Court/Criminal Records === | ||
[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927084 | * [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1927084 FamilySearch Record collections]-see listing for Ireland Prison Registers, 1790-1924 | ||
[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com]- Petty Sessions and Prison Registers | * [http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com]- Petty Sessions and Prison Registers | ||
[http://digital.ucd.ie/view/ucdlib:43945 Dublin Metropolitan Police Prisoners Books] | * [http://digital.ucd.ie/view/ucdlib:43945 Dublin Metropolitan Police Prisoners Books] | ||
=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
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=== Land/Tax Records === | === Land/Tax Records === | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1804886 www.familysearch.org]- Free images of the Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1814-1855 are available online. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land that was subject to the tithe. | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1804886 www.familysearch.org]- Free images of the Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1814-1855 are available online. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land that was subject to the tithe. | ||
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1270 www.ancestry.com]- Images and Indexes are available for the Griffiths Valuation as well as a land map. Indexes to Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1823-1837 are also available. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land that was subject to the tithe. | *[http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1270 www.ancestry.com]- Images and Indexes are available for the Griffiths Valuation as well as a land map. Indexes to Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1823-1837 are also available. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land that was subject to the tithe. | ||
*[http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/ www.askaboutireland.ie]- Free indexes and images of the Griffiths Primary Valuation, 1848-1864 are available online. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land or a house. | *[http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/ www.askaboutireland.ie]- Free indexes and images of the Griffiths Primary Valuation, 1848-1864 are available online. Includes heads of households who owned or rented land or a house. | ||
*[http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp www.nationalarchives.ie]- Free indexes and images of the Ireland Tithe Applotment books are available online at the National Archives of Ireland website | *[http://titheapplotmentbooks.nationalarchives.ie/search/tab/home.jsp www.nationalarchives.ie]- Free indexes and images of the Ireland Tithe Applotment books are available online at the National Archives of Ireland website | ||
*[http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk]- Free indexes and images of the Ireland Vaulation Revision books are now available online at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland website. | *[http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/search_the_archives/val12b.htm www.proni.gov.uk]- Free indexes and images of the Ireland Vaulation Revision books are now available online at the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland website. | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - Land Estates Court Rentals. Contain information going back to the 18th century. | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com] - Land Estates Court Rentals. Contain information going back to the 18th century. | ||
*[http://irishdeedsindex.net/search/index.php Ireland Registry of Deeds-] Includes indexes and abstracts. May find marriages, wills, business transactions, mortgages, deeds, etc. in the Registry of Deeds dating back to 1708. | |||
=== Maps, Gazetteers, and Placenames === | === Maps, Gazetteers, and Placenames === | ||
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*[http://maps.epa.ie/InternetMapViewer/MapViewer.aspx/ gis.epa.ie] Environmental maps. Very nice maps although it will take several clicks to get to the greatest detail. | *[http://maps.epa.ie/InternetMapViewer/MapViewer.aspx/ gis.epa.ie] Environmental maps. Very nice maps although it will take several clicks to get to the greatest detail. | ||
*[http://www.mayolibrary.ie/en/LocalStudies/MayoMapsOnline/ 1838 Ordnance Survey Map of Mayo, six inch scale] | *[http://www.mayolibrary.ie/en/LocalStudies/MayoMapsOnline/ 1838 Ordnance Survey Map of Mayo, six inch scale] | ||
*[http://www.libraryireland.com/topog/ www.libraryireland.com/topog]- ''Topographical Dictionary of Ireland''. This dates from 1837 and gives historical and statistcal descriptions of Ireland counties, cities, parishes, townlands, and villages. | *[http://www.libraryireland.com/topog/ www.libraryireland.com/topog]- ''Topographical Dictionary of Ireland''. This dates from 1837 and gives historical and statistcal descriptions of Ireland counties, cities, parishes, townlands, and villages. | ||
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Links to maps, gazetteers, etc. | *[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/irl/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Links to maps, gazetteers, etc. | ||
*[http://www.google.com/search?q=parliamentary+gazetteer+of+ireland&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1&safe=active Google books]: Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland | *[http://www.google.com/search?q=parliamentary+gazetteer+of+ireland&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1&safe=active Google books]: Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland | ||
*Use [http://www.google.com/ Google], Bing or other search engines. E.g. “County Mayo parish map” | *Use [http://www.google.com/ Google], Bing or other search engines. E.g. “County Mayo parish map” | ||
*[http://www.irishancestors.ie/?page_id=5392 The Irish Genealogical Research Society] has an online version of the index to townlands compiled from the 1901 census. | *[http://www.irishancestors.ie/?page_id=5392 The Irish Genealogical Research Society] has an online version of the index to townlands compiled from the 1901 census. | ||
=== Military Records === | === Military Records === | ||
*[http://soldierswills.nationalarchives.ie/search/sw/about.jsp soldierswills.nationalarchives.ie] - National Archives of Ireland. 9,000 soldiers will who fought in the South African war of 1899-1902 and World War I. Includes free images of the wills! | *[http://soldierswills.nationalarchives.ie/search/sw/about.jsp soldierswills.nationalarchives.ie] - National Archives of Ireland. 9,000 soldiers will who fought in the South African war of 1899-1902 and World War I. Includes free images of the wills! | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]- click Catalog > Keyword Search > Irish Militia records. Contains vasts amount of Irish Militia records on microfilm which can be ordered at [https://familysearch.org/films/ films.familysearch.org]. | *[https://familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]- click Catalog > Keyword Search > Irish Militia records. Contains vasts amount of Irish Militia records on microfilm which can be ordered at [https://familysearch.org/films/ films.familysearch.org]. | ||
*[http://www.origins.net/IrishOrigins/Search/Military/IOSearchMilitary.aspx www.irishorigins.com]- ($) Militia Attestation Index 1872-1915; Ireland Memorial records 1914-1918; The 1798 Rebellion: Claimants and Surrenders | *[http://www.origins.net/IrishOrigins/Search/Military/IOSearchMilitary.aspx www.irishorigins.com]- ($) Militia Attestation Index 1872-1915; Ireland Memorial records 1914-1918; The 1798 Rebellion: Claimants and Surrenders | ||
*[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com]- ($) Those who either fought in Irish rebellions or World War I. | *[http://www.findmypast.com/content/irish-genealogy-records www.findmypast.com]- ($) Those who either fought in Irish rebellions or World War I. | ||
*[http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie/ www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie] - 1913-1921. | *[http://www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie/ www.bureauofmilitaryhistory.ie] - 1913-1921. | ||
*Armed Forces help pages on [http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=300.0 RootsChat Armed Forces Resources and help pages. (Free)]. | *Armed Forces help pages on [http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=300.0 RootsChat Armed Forces Resources and help pages. (Free)]. | ||
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*[http://infowanted.bc.edu/ www.infowanted.bc.edu]- Boston newspaper with information for relatives to track their Irish family members who had immigrated earlier, particulary during the famine period. | *[http://infowanted.bc.edu/ www.infowanted.bc.edu]- Boston newspaper with information for relatives to track their Irish family members who had immigrated earlier, particulary during the famine period. | ||
*[http://newspaperarchive.com/ newspaperarchive.com]- Thousands of U.S. newspapers online spanning hundreds of years. Over 120 milllion newspaper pages. May give information on Irish ancestors in America. | *[http://newspaperarchive.com/ newspaperarchive.com]- Thousands of U.S. newspapers online spanning hundreds of years. Over 120 milllion newspaper pages. May give information on Irish ancestors in America. | ||
*[http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ www.genealogybank.com]- Over 6,400 U.S. newspapers now online spanning over 320 years. May give information on Irish ancestors in America. <br> | *[http://www.genealogybank.com/gbnk/ www.genealogybank.com]- Over 6,400 U.S. newspapers now online spanning over 320 years. May give information on Irish ancestors in America. <br> | ||
=== Old age pensions === | === Old age pensions === | ||
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*[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ www.proni.gov.uk]- Public Record Office of Northern Ireland | *[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ www.proni.gov.uk]- Public Record Office of Northern Ireland | ||
*[http://www.nli.ie/ www.nil.ie]- National Library of Ireland; holdings of the [http://www.nli.ie/en/parish-register.aspx Catholic Church Records] on micro-film for most parishes in Ireland | *[http://www.nli.ie/ www.nil.ie]- National Library of Ireland; holdings of the [http://www.nli.ie/en/parish-register.aspx Catholic Church Records] on micro-film for most parishes in Ireland | ||
*[http://ireland.anglican.org/ www.ireland.anglican.org]- Representative Church Body Library (Church of Ireland) | *[http://ireland.anglican.org/ www.ireland.anglican.org]- Representative Church Body Library (Church of Ireland) | ||
*[http://www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com/ www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com]- Presbyterian church records | *[http://www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com/ www.presbyterianhistoryireland.com]- Presbyterian church records | ||
*[http://www.groireland.ie/ www.groireland.ie]- General Register's Office for the Republic of Ireland | *[http://www.groireland.ie/ www.groireland.ie]- General Register's Office for the Republic of Ireland | ||