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After the accession to the throne of William & Mary control of land ownership by Roman Catholics was tightened. It is important historically to see this in the context of the time such measures were set. Ireland had been in turmoil since the beginning of the Cromwellian period in the 1640s. And although the country was generally much unsettled and there was much public anxiety, land ownership, whether by Protestants or Catholics, was an issue to only a tiny fraction of the population. | After the accession to the throne of William & Mary control of land ownership by Roman Catholics was tightened. It is important historically to see this in the context of the time such measures were set. Ireland had been in turmoil since the beginning of the Cromwellian period in the 1640s. And although the country was generally much unsettled and there was much public anxiety, land ownership, whether by Protestants or Catholics, was an issue to only a tiny fraction of the population. | ||
A system of registration of deeds began in 1708 and although it was not compulsory, it was generally held that the courts would be more favourable when issuing decrees and judgements where title had been registered. However, for those who were not wealthy enough to ever consider court proceedings the need to register was not an issue particularly as a fee was required. '''In addition to land deeds, marriage settlements, leases, mortgages, and wills are also found with deed registrations'''. These records can be very helpful, especially for time periods prior to civil registration.<br> | A system of registration of deeds began in 1708 and although it was not compulsory, it was generally held that the courts would be more favourable when issuing decrees and judgements where title had been registered. However, for those who were not wealthy enough to ever consider court proceedings the need to register was not an issue particularly as a fee was required. '''In addition to land deeds, marriage settlements, leases, mortgages, and wills are also found with deed registrations'''. These records can be very helpful, especially for time periods prior to civil registration.<br> | ||
The Registry of Deeds is located at Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. For an excellent overview of records at the Registry of Deeds, see: | |||
Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27i|disp=book 941.5 D27i}}.) | Begley, Donal F., ed. "The Registry of Deeds for Genealogical Purposes." In ''Irish Genealogy: A Record Finder.'' (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27i|disp=book 941.5 D27i}}.) | ||
Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27gj|disp=book Ref 941.5 D27gj 2006}}.) | Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27gj|disp=book Ref 941.5 D27gj 2006}}.) | ||
The deeds maybe obtained by visiting (or mailing to) the Registry of Deeds) in Ireland or by using microfilms at the Family History Library or a Family History Center. These microfilm copies are listed in the library's catalog under the following title: | |||
[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F185720 Transcripts of memorials of deeds, conveyances and wills, 1708-1929] | |||
There is currently a project to make the index to the Registry of Deeds available online. This effort is not complete, but can be searched by visiting the [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~registryofdeeds/ Registry of Deeds Indexing Project] webpage. | There is currently a project to make the index to the Registry of Deeds available online. This effort is not complete, but can be searched by visiting the [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~registryofdeeds/ Registry of Deeds Indexing Project] webpage. | ||