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Handbooks and manuals on how to do Irish research can also save you time. They often suggest additional sources and techniques that will facilitate your Irish research. Some handbooks focus on specific localities in Ireland, such as Dublin. Such specific handbooks mention records and sources for their locality that are not mentioned in more general handbooks. Specific handbooks may also alert you to problems or situations that you may encounter when doing research in the targeted locality. These handbooks can thus be very helpful. | Handbooks and manuals on how to do Irish research can also save you time. They often suggest additional sources and techniques that will facilitate your Irish research. Some handbooks focus on specific localities in Ireland, such as Dublin. Such specific handbooks mention records and sources for their locality that are not mentioned in more general handbooks. Specific handbooks may also alert you to problems or situations that you may encounter when doing research in the targeted locality. These handbooks can thus be very helpful. | ||
Some genealogical handbooks and manuals are mentioned in this outline, but many others exist. The genealogical handbooks and manuals specific to Ireland and its localities that can be found at the | Some genealogical handbooks and manuals are mentioned in this outline, but many others exist. The genealogical handbooks and manuals specific to Ireland and its localities that can be found at the FamilySearch Library are listed in the catalog under the following headings: | ||
IRELAND - GENEALOGY - HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS | IRELAND - GENEALOGY - HANDBOOKS AND MANUALS | ||
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=== Major Indexes and Databases === | === Major Indexes and Databases === | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has several sources that can help you access previous research or refer you to others who are interested in sharing research: | ||
*'''International Genealogical Index'''. The International Genealogical Index provides names and vital information for more than 1.4 million deceased people who lived in Ireland. This valuable tool lists birth, christening, and marriage dates and places. The index for Ireland includes names extracted by volunteers from parish registers and civil registration and names submitted by other researchers. | *'''International Genealogical Index'''. The International Genealogical Index provides names and vital information for more than 1.4 million deceased people who lived in Ireland. This valuable tool lists birth, christening, and marriage dates and places. The index for Ireland includes names extracted by volunteers from parish registers and civil registration and names submitted by other researchers. | ||
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Some Irish families write histories or newsletters that contain biographies, photographs, and other genealogical information. | Some Irish families write histories or newsletters that contain biographies, photographs, and other genealogical information. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has a number of these Irish family histories and newsletters. They are listed in the Surname Search of the catalog under the major surnames discussed in each publication. Allied families may not be listed. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has some unique collections of genealogical information on Irish families, including published and unpublished collections of family lineages, research files of prominent genealogists, and a few surname indexes. The following sources index many of the library's genealogical collections: | ||
*''Surname Index''. 3 vols. Dublin, Ireland: Genealogical Office. ( | *''Surname Index''. 3 vols. Dublin, Ireland: Genealogical Office. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|316174|title-id|disp=book Ref Q 941.5 A5g; film 928034 items 1-3}}.) This index lists pedigrees and other records deposited at the Genealogical Office, Dublin. It also lists the pedigrees found in the ''Genealogists Magazine''(1929-59) and ''The Irish Genealogist'' (1937–). The supplementary volume of this series provides call numbers for those records, pedigrees, and periodicals available at the FamilySearch Library. | ||
*McAnlis, Virginia Wade. ''The Consolidated Index to the Records of the Genealogical Office, Dublin, Ireland.'' Vols. 1-4. Issaquah, Washington: Virginia R. McAnlis, 1994. (FS Library book 941.5 A3mv.) This index to the manuscripts of the Genealogical Office gives microfilm numbers for the National Library of Ireland and the | *McAnlis, Virginia Wade. ''The Consolidated Index to the Records of the Genealogical Office, Dublin, Ireland.'' Vols. 1-4. Issaquah, Washington: Virginia R. McAnlis, 1994. (FS Library book 941.5 A3mv.) This index to the manuscripts of the Genealogical Office gives microfilm numbers for the National Library of Ireland and the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
*Hayes, Richard J. [[Hayes Manuscript and Periodical Sources for Irish Research|''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilization'']]. ( | *Hayes, Richard J. [[Hayes Manuscript and Periodical Sources for Irish Research|''Manuscript Sources for the History of Irish Civilization'']]. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 A3mv|disp=book Ref 941.5 A5h}}.) | ||
*Smith, Frank D. ''Smith's Inventory of Genealogical Sources: Ireland.'' (FS Library book Ref {{FSC|941.5 D23s|disp=941.5 D23s}}.) This manuscript indexes many periodicals and journals available at the | *Smith, Frank D. ''Smith's Inventory of Genealogical Sources: Ireland.'' (FS Library book Ref {{FSC|941.5 D23s|disp=941.5 D23s}}.) This manuscript indexes many periodicals and journals available at the FamilySearch Library that contain family pedigrees. | ||
*''Pedigree Index''. 3 vols. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, [1964?]. ( | *''Pedigree Index''. 3 vols. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, [1964?]. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|273813|title-id|disp=book Ref Q 941.5 A5gp; film 255494}}.) This index gives film numbers for many pedigrees available at the FamilySearch Library. | ||
The following guide and supplements index printed sources containing pedigrees of at least three generations. These guides are excellent for finding Irish pedigrees: | The following guide and supplements index printed sources containing pedigrees of at least three generations. These guides are excellent for finding Irish pedigrees: | ||
*Marshall, George W., ed. ''The Genealogist's Guide''. 1903. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1980. ( | *Marshall, George W., ed. ''The Genealogist's Guide''. 1903. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1980. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|496451|film|disp=book Ref 929.142 M356g 1980; film 496451}}.) This is the main volume of these three sources. | ||
*Whitmore, John Beach, comp. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall's Genealogist's Guide'' (1903). London, England: Walford *Brothers (sold guide for compiler), 1953. ( | *Whitmore, John Beach, comp. ''A Genealogical Guide: An Index to British Pedigrees in Continuation of Marshall's Genealogist's Guide'' (1903). London, England: Walford *Brothers (sold guide for compiler), 1953. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|929.142 M356g|disp=book Ref 929.142 M356g supp.; fiche 6054492}} .) This source supplements Marshall's guide. | ||
*Barrow, Geoffrey B., comp. ''The Genealogist's Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950-1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing Co., 1977. (FS Library book Ref 929.142 M356g 1950-1975.) This source supplements Marshall's and Whitmore's guides. | *Barrow, Geoffrey B., comp. ''The Genealogist's Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950-1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing Co., 1977. (FS Library book Ref 929.142 M356g 1950-1975.) This source supplements Marshall's and Whitmore's guides. | ||
*de Breffny, Brian, ed. and comp. ''Bibliography of Irish Family History and Genealogy.'' Dublin, Ireland: Golden Eagle Books, 1974. ( | *de Breffny, Brian, ed. and comp. ''Bibliography of Irish Family History and Genealogy.'' Dublin, Ireland: Golden Eagle Books, 1974. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|183569|title-id|disp=book Ref 941.5 D23d}}.) | ||
*Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide.'' 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. ( | *Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide.'' 3rd ed. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 2006. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 D27gj|disp=book Ref 941.5 D27gj 2006}}.) | ||
*Maclysaght, Edward. ''Bibliography of Irish Family History.'' ( | *Maclysaght, Edward. ''Bibliography of Irish Family History.'' (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|941.5 D23m|disp=book Ref 941.5 D23m}}.) | ||
*Ryan, James G., compiler. ''Sources for Irish Family History, A Listing of Books and Articles on The History of Irish Families.'' Dublin: Flyleaf Press, 2001. | *Ryan, James G., compiler. ''Sources for Irish Family History, A Listing of Books and Articles on The History of Irish Families.'' Dublin: Flyleaf Press, 2001. | ||
These books are arranged alphabetically by surname and together list over thirteen hundred family histories. | These books are arranged alphabetically by surname and together list over thirteen hundred family histories. | ||
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You can also use the following publications to identify the names and addresses of individuals researching the same family name. Search all editions of both publications, since both are published yearly and specific family names may appear in only one edition. You may have to do some research to connect your family with a family of the same surname listed in one of these sources. | You can also use the following publications to identify the names and addresses of individuals researching the same family name. Search all editions of both publications, since both are published yearly and specific family names may appear in only one edition. You may have to do some research to connect your family with a family of the same surname listed in one of these sources. | ||
Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty.''Genealogical Research Directory: National and International.'' Sydney, Australia: (The Editors of the) ''Genealogical Research Directory,'' 1997. ( | Johnson, Keith A., and Malcolm R. Sainty.''Genealogical Research Directory: National and International.'' Sydney, Australia: (The Editors of the) ''Genealogical Research Directory,'' 1997. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|929.1025 G286grd|disp=book Ref 929.1025 G286grd}}.) | ||
Park, Keith, and Tracey Park.''Family History Knowledge - UK 1992''. 2d ed. Melksham, England: Family History Club, 1992. ( | Park, Keith, and Tracey Park.''Family History Knowledge - UK 1992''. 2d ed. Melksham, England: Family History Club, 1992. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|588096|title-id|disp=book Ref 942 D27pk}}.) | ||
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==== Albert E. Casey Collection ==== | ==== Albert E. Casey Collection ==== | ||
Covers counties Cork and Kerry. It contains extracts from parish registers, wills, marriages, emigrants and other miscellaneous source material. Mr. Casey was conducting epidemiology studies in these two counties and used this source material to compile genetic studies. There are fifteen volumes in the collection ( | Covers counties Cork and Kerry. It contains extracts from parish registers, wills, marriages, emigrants and other miscellaneous source material. Mr. Casey was conducting epidemiology studies in these two counties and used this source material to compile genetic studies. There are fifteen volumes in the collection (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|259184|title-id|disp=microfilms 823801 – 823809)}} with a one-volume index titled ''Index of O'Kief, Coshe Mang, Slieve Lougher, and Upper Blackwater ''in Ireland by Albert E. Casey, Eleanor L. Downey-Prince and Ursula Dietrich. There is also an annotated bibliography by Georgia V. Fleming-Haigh titled ''Ireland, The Abert E. Casey Collection and other Irish Materials in the Samford University Library'', Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. | ||
==== <br>Louise Howard Collection ==== | ==== <br>Louise Howard Collection ==== | ||
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==== Rosemary ffolliott Collection ==== | ==== Rosemary ffolliott Collection ==== | ||
This collection consists of items of genealogical interest taken from newspapers in counties Cork and Kerry. These biographical notices are for the years 1756-1827 and include a large number of obituaries. The collection of 4 volumes (1732pp.) is on | This collection consists of items of genealogical interest taken from newspapers in counties Cork and Kerry. These biographical notices are for the years 1756-1827 and include a large number of obituaries. The collection of 4 volumes (1732pp.) is on FamilySearch Library {{FSC|162067|title-id|disp=microfilm 537921 Vol. 1-3 A-Po}}, and {{FSC|162067|title-id|disp=537922 Vol. 4 Pocock-Z}} with supplement. Rosemary ffolliott has transcribed a large collection of parish registers from the Cork area, but refuses to have them microfilmed. Some of the abstracts are published in the periodical she produced, ''The Irish Ancestor''. CDs of this collection may be available for purchase from various sites on the Internet. | ||
==== <br>Tenison Groves Collection (1863-1938) ==== | ==== <br>Tenison Groves Collection (1863-1938) ==== | ||
This is a massive collection of over fifty rolls of microfilm and is both hand and typewritten. It covers various counties and holds numerous complete transcripts of muster rolls, householder’s lists, extracts of wills, deeds, parish registers, and miscellaneous documents. One portion also contains an alphabetical list of families and a breakdown by county. ( | This is a massive collection of over fifty rolls of microfilm and is both hand and typewritten. It covers various counties and holds numerous complete transcripts of muster rolls, householder’s lists, extracts of wills, deeds, parish registers, and miscellaneous documents. One portion also contains an alphabetical list of families and a breakdown by county. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|361776|title-id|disp=microfilms 258471–258524}}). | ||
==== Document Collection Public Record Office, Northern Ireland ==== | ==== Document Collection Public Record Office, Northern Ireland ==== | ||
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==== <br>Philip Crosslé Genealogical Collection (1875-1953) ==== | ==== <br>Philip Crosslé Genealogical Collection (1875-1953) ==== | ||
This collection also covers various counties. It contains collections of other authors, for example: Smith papers which in turn includes lists of inhabitants for the city of Armagh for the year 1770; extracts from parish registers, chancery, wills, lists of gentry, etc. Indexes to the exchequer and chancery bills. Numerous extracts from the Registry of Deeds and an enormous amount of miscellaneous material. The microfilm numbers are not consecutive since this collection is spread over several record offices and was filmed at different times. ( | This collection also covers various counties. It contains collections of other authors, for example: Smith papers which in turn includes lists of inhabitants for the city of Armagh for the year 1770; extracts from parish registers, chancery, wills, lists of gentry, etc. Indexes to the exchequer and chancery bills. Numerous extracts from the Registry of Deeds and an enormous amount of miscellaneous material. The microfilm numbers are not consecutive since this collection is spread over several record offices and was filmed at different times. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|234589|title-id|disp=microfilms 597132 – 597142; 597099 – 597102; 597114 – 597126; 596881 – 596886).}} | ||
==== Pièces Originales ==== | ==== Pièces Originales ==== | ||
The documents in this collection are in French. The collection is without page numbers, but is alphabetically arranged. It contains original documents relating to Irish families, 13th-18th centuries. Obviously relates to mainly Irish families with ties to France. ( | The documents in this collection are in French. The collection is without page numbers, but is alphabetically arranged. It contains original documents relating to Irish families, 13th-18th centuries. Obviously relates to mainly Irish families with ties to France. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|447744|title-id|disp=microfilms 100803 – 100813}}). | ||
==== Cope Collection ==== | ==== Cope Collection ==== | ||
Alphabetically arranged by surname, this collection encompasses seventy-five rolls of microfilm ( | Alphabetically arranged by surname, this collection encompasses seventy-five rolls of microfilm (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|517003|film|disp=microfilms 517003 – 517078}}). Numerous entries relate to Irish families and their connections to Ireland. This collection has heavy Quaker content, but it is not exclusively Quaker. The time period seems to relate to 17th – 19th centuries. The collection was compiled in Pennsylvania and contains predominantly U.S. families with foreign places of origin sometimes stated. | ||
==== Upton Papers ==== | ==== Upton Papers ==== | ||
This collection covers various counties. It is mostly a collection of wills representing all of the probate courts. Additional miscellaneous extracts and printed works cover a variety of subjects. ( | This collection covers various counties. It is mostly a collection of wills representing all of the probate courts. Additional miscellaneous extracts and printed works cover a variety of subjects. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|101011|film|disp=microfilms 101011 – 101015}}).<br> | ||
=== Research Coordination === | === Research Coordination === | ||
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