Beginning Irish Research: Difference between revisions

Some [[Family History Centers]] will not have microfilmed indexes to records of Ireland in their collections, but centers can borrow microfilms from the [[Family History Library]]. There is a small fee to have a microfilm loaned to a center.<br> If an index is not available on microfilm, you may request a photocopy of an index page from the [[Family History Library]]. You should complete a Request for Photocopies form, which is available at all Family History Centers. Complete the section of the form for books, and include the library call number for the index that you obtained from the catalog. Send the form and the payment to the library.<br> [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Centers] are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world.<br>  

<br> [[Family History Centers]] have computer databases of compiled records. In addition, a Family History Center may have some compiled sources for local families. [[Family History Centers]] can also borrow microfilms and microfiche of compiled sources from the [[Family History Library]]. The Library charges a small fee to loan microfilm or microfiche to a Family History Center.If a compiled source is not available on microfilm, you may request a photocopy from the [[Family History Library]] for a small fee. You will need to fill out a Request for Photocopies form, which is available at [[Family History Centers]]. Complete the form with the library call number for the source.<br> Send the form and the fee to the Family History Library. Note that many published sources are copyrighted and cannot be photocopied in their entirety.<br> [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Centers]] are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. For the address of the Family History Center nearest you, see [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Centers].<br> '''[[Family History Library]]'''<br> The [[Family History Library]] has one of the world's largest collections of compiled research sources. These include:<br> • International Genealogical Index--available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. It includes information extracted from civil registration and church records of Ireland. You may access the index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting International Genealogical Index.<br> • Ancestral File--available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. It includes information submitted by individuals researching their Irish ancestry. You may access the index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting Ancestral File.<br> • Pedigree Resource File--index only, available on the Internet. The files are on CD and may be<br>purchased online. You may access the index here by clicking on Search for Ancestors above and then selecting the Pedigree Resource File.<br> • British Isles Vital Records Index--available on CD at the library and many Family History Centers. It can also be purchased online.<br> • FamilySearch Catalog, Surname Search--lists published family histories; available on microfiche, on computer, and on the Internet. You may access the catalog here by clicking on FamilySearch Catalog above and then selecting Surname Search. Search for your surname of interest.<br> There is no fee for using the library's collection in person.<br> Sources for Previous Research in the British Isles lists and discusses major compiled sources available in the Family History Library. Some of these sources are available in other archives and libraries.<br> For information about contacting or visiting the library, click on Family History Library System above.<br> '''Archives and Libraries'''<br> Compiled sources are available in archives and libraries throughout the world. Some major archives and libraries are:<br>Ireland<br> • The National Archives of Ireland.<br> • General Register Office, Dublin.<br> • General Register Office, Belfast.<br> • The National Library of Ireland.<br> • The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland.<br>England<br> • The British Library.<br> • Public Record Office.<br> • Society of Genealogists.<br>Ireland, How to Find Compiled Sources<br><br> Australia and New Zealand <br> • National Archives of Australia.<br> • National Archives of New Zealand.<br> • National Library of New Zealand.<br>United States and Canada<br> • National Archives (U.S.), with regional branches throughout the country.<br> • Newberry Library.<br> • Library of Congress.<br> • New England Historic and Genealogical Society Library.<br> • National Library of Canada.<br>  

<br> For information on how to find a map, see How To Find Maps.<br>Background<br>Once you have identified a specific place in Ireland where your ancestor came from, you need to identify the jurisdictions that included that place. Knowing jurisdictions is important when looking for records. Church records are kept by ecclesiastical authorities, but one religion's jurisdictions are not the same as another. In addition, civil jurisdictions are different than religious, and there have been several levels of civil jurisdiction that have kept records of genealogical value.<br> <br> Jurisdictions of importance include:<br> • Ecclesiastical parish.<br>• Diocese.<br>• Civil parish.<br>• Barony.<br>• Poor law union.<br>• District electoral division.<br>• County.<br>• Province.<br>When you find a source of information about your place, make note of all of the jurisdictions in which it is included.<br> Where to Find It [[Family History Centers]]<br> [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Centers] may have gazetteers for Ireland on microfiche or microfilm. Other placename sources may also be available. Centers can purchase microfiche or borrow microfilm from the Family History Library. There is a small fee to have a microfilm sent on loan to a center.<br> Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world.<br>Find a family history center near you.<br> [[Family History Library]]<br> The [[Family History Library]] has several gazetteers and other place-name sources for Ireland in book form as well as on microfilm or microfiche. There is no fee for using the library's collection in person.<br>You may request photocopies of pages from a gazetteer or other source from the library for a small fee. You will need to fill out a Request for Photocopies form, which is available at all [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Centers]. Complete the form with the book, film, or fiche number you found in your search of the FamilySearch Catalog (see What to Do Next). Send the form and payment to the [[Family History Library]].<br> Other Archives and Libraries<br>Addresses for archives and libraries can be found at [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/ The UK National Archives] . <br>