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''[[United Kingdom]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Ireland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Northern Ireland]]'' {{Northern Ireland-sidebar}}


Guide to '''{{PAGENAME}} ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.  
Guide to '''Northern Ireland ancestry, family history and genealogy:''' birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.  
 
 
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==Country Information==
'''Northern Ireland''' is one of the four constituent parts of the [[United Kingdom]] (together with [[England Genealogy|England]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]] and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]).  
'''Northern Ireland''' is one of the four constituent parts of the [[United Kingdom]] (together with [[England Genealogy|England]], [[Scotland Genealogy|Scotland]] and [[Wales Genealogy|Wales]]).  


Northern Ireland, is of fairly recent origin, coming out of the partition of the island of [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]] in 1921. Northern Ireland was retained as part of the UK, and the rest of Ireland, became an independent state, and was known as the Irish Free State in 1922, and after 1949, the Republic of Ireland.  
Northern Ireland, is of fairly recent origin, coming out of the partition of the island of [[Ireland Genealogy|Ireland]] in 1921. Northern Ireland was retained as part of the UK, and the rest of Ireland, became an independent state, and was known as the Irish Free State in 1922, and after 1949, the Republic of Ireland.  
==Getting Started ==
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<h3>Getting Started with Northern Ireland Research</h3>
Links to articles on getting started with Northern Ireland research.
*[[How to Find Birth Records]]
*[[How to Find Marriage Records]]
*[[How to Find Death Records]]


As much genealogy will pre-date these events, much of the research will involve Ireland as a whole.  
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<h3>Northern Ireland Research Tools</h3>
Links to articles and websites that assist in Northern Ireland research.
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[[Image:Map of Northern Ireland.jpg|thumb|right]]  
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=== The Province of Ulster  ===
==Northern Ireland Clickable Map==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Northern Ireland.  Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.
[[Image:Map of Northern Ireland.jpg|thumb|center]]
 
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==Jurisdictions==
Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Northern Ireland.  Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.


Ulster is one of the historic provinces of Ireland. It consists of nine counties, six of which are in Northern Ireland and three in the Republic of Ireland.  
Ulster is one of the historic provinces of Ireland. It consists of nine counties, six of which are in Northern Ireland and three in the Republic of Ireland.  
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*[[County Tyrone Genealogy|County Tyrone]]
*[[County Tyrone Genealogy|County Tyrone]]


=== Getting started with Northern Ireland research ===
==FamilySearch Resources==
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.
*[[Genealogy Help on Facebook|Facebook Communities]] - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
*[https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center] - Online genealogy courses
*[https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records]
*[https://familysearch.org/ask/help#localResource Family History Center locator map]


Researching in Northern Ireland is NOT the same as researching in the [[Ireland|Republic of Ireland]] for the following reasons:


#Although originally Catholic, over time what now constitutes Northern Ireland became predominately a Protestant country.
==References==
#The majority of records are based on English law since it became a part of the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]].
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#Many of the original records have been destroyed in the various conflicts that culminated in the 1921 "troubles", but copies of some records do exist
#Therefore a knowledge of history of this area and the potential records that could be found is essential


*'''Browse by Topic:''' [[:Category:Northern Ireland|All Pages for Northern Ireland]]
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=== Jurisdictions  ===


The main records of value to family historians and genealogists are:


*Census (some)
*Civil Registration
*Church Records
*Court Records
*Electoral Records
*Emigration Records
*Landed Estate Records
*Local Government Records
*Military Records
*Poor Law Records
*School Records
*Valuation and Tithe Records
*Wills and Testamentary Records


A Turbulent History Destroyed Many Records - Records of Ulster ancestors have been lost due to the consistent warfare that occurred in all parts of the island of Ireland. Other countries in the United Kingdom have a more consistent set of records with less loss.


The following lists record types that could be available in some way:
 
=== The Province of Ulster  ===
 
 
 


*Census
*Census Substitutes
*Church
*Valuation
*Estate
*Tithe Applotment Books
*Landed Estate
*Registry of Deeds
*Wills and other Testamentary Records
*Various Printed Sources
*Emigration
*Poor Law
*Local Authority Sources
*Ordnance Survey Maps and Memoirs
*Electoral Records
*Solicitors Records
*Business Records
*Crown Records
*Militia, Yeomanry, and Irish Royal Constabulary


=== Web Sites  ===
=== Web Sites  ===

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Guide to Northern Ireland ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information[edit | edit source]

Northern Ireland is one of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom (together with England, Scotland and Wales).

Northern Ireland, is of fairly recent origin, coming out of the partition of the island of Ireland in 1921. Northern Ireland was retained as part of the UK, and the rest of Ireland, became an independent state, and was known as the Irish Free State in 1922, and after 1949, the Republic of Ireland.

Getting Started[edit | edit source]

Getting Started with Northern Ireland Research

Links to articles on getting started with Northern Ireland research.

Northern Ireland Research Tools

Links to articles and websites that assist in Northern Ireland research.

Ask the Community Button.png

Northern Ireland Clickable Map[edit | edit source]

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Northern Ireland. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.

Map of Northern Ireland.jpg

Jurisdictions[edit | edit source]

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Northern Ireland. Click on a place below to go to the corresponding Wiki article listing more information.

Ulster is one of the historic provinces of Ireland. It consists of nine counties, six of which are in Northern Ireland and three in the Republic of Ireland.

FamilySearch Resources[edit | edit source]

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in resourcing your family.


References[edit | edit source]





The Province of Ulster[edit | edit source]

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

General Information About Northern Ireland

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