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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: | 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: | 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] | [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] | ||
===== Registry of Deeds Indexes.<br> ===== | |||
There several indexes to assist in finding the deeds you are interesed in. <br> | |||
*'''Indexes made by the Registry of Deeds.''' This set of indexes consits of a Grantor Index as well as a Land Index. The Grantor Index lists the Grantors and one or two of the Grantees. The grantors are those demising the property (selling, mortgaging, leasing etc.) and the grantees are those who are receiving property rights. The Grantor Index does not include all of the names contained in the memoral of the deed. The Land Index is a list memorials by each place (city, town or townland) which are arranged by county or barony.<br> | |||
*'''Will Indexes for the Registry of Deeds.''' There are two indexes that provide the memorial index information for each testator whose will is contained in the registry. There are also indexes which contain abstracts of each will in the registry. These can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by clicking on [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3AIreland%20%2Bkeywords%3ARegistry%20%2Bkeywords%3Aof%20%2Bkeywords%3ADeeds Wills in the Registry of Deeds.] | |||
*'''Online Index.''' [http://irishdeedsindex.net/index.html Registry of Deeds Index Project Ireland] has indexed over 200,000 deeds or memorials in the registry. While this index is not complete, it continues to grow. The advantage of this index is it is the only index where you can search for any person mentioned in a deed; no matter what a person’s role is in a memorial. Each index record gives the names of each person mentioned in the deed as well as any relationships that are stated. It also mentions the type of memorial, i.e. lease, marriage settlement, mortgage, etc. The only drawback is that the index is not complete, but it continues to grow. It is a good place to begin a search of the deeds. | |||
=== Estate Records === | === Estate Records === | ||