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Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | Civil registration is the government recording and registering of births, marriages, and deaths. Registration began in Ireland in 1864. However, registration of Protestant marriages had begun earlier in 1845. Births, marriages and deaths were registered with district registrars. Registration districts were set up within the boundaries of the existing Poor Law Unions. Because Irish civil registration records are indexed and cover most of the population, they are an important source of genealogical data, particularly of names, dates, relationships, and places. | ||
Below is a table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | Below is a table showing the information that can be found in each record type in the civil records of Ireland.<br> | ||
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#For 1864 -1875, search the[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE IGI][https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog] to locate person. If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | #For 1864 -1875, search the[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=EUROPE IGI][https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog] to locate person. If the IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information. | ||
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp= | #For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO index}} (1922-1958) for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=GRONI index}} 1922-1959) information for Northern Ireland.) | ||
#From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | #From 1864 -1921, searches can be made of the indexes at either the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office] (GRO) or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland] (GRONI). After 1921, the GRO contains the indexes for the Republic and GRONI has the indexes for Northern Ireland. | ||
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.<br> | ||
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#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information | #Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information | ||
See also [[Ireland Civil Registration Indexes|Ireland Civil Registration Indexes]].[[Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|I]] | See also [[Ireland Civil Registration Indexes|Ireland Civil Registration Indexes]].[[Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|I]] | ||
== Tips on Searching the Civil Registration Indexes == | == Tips on Searching the Civil Registration Indexes == | ||
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== Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | == Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index == | ||
[[Image:City Hall, Belfast.jpg|thumb|right|277x200px]]If you cannot find an index reference, consider the following reasons:<br> | [[Image:City Hall, Belfast.jpg|thumb|right|277x200px]]If you cannot find an index reference, consider the following reasons:<br> | ||
*Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | *Late registrations of births and deaths are indexed separately at the end of each index volume. | ||
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| '''Births:''' | | '''Births:''' | ||
| .Click link then scroll down<br> | | .Click link then scroll down<br> | ||
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| Republic of Ireland | | Republic of Ireland | ||
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'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''' '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' '''1930 -1955''' | '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''' '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' '''1930 -1955''' | ||
| '''1864 to present''' | | '''1864 to present''' | ||
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| Northern Ireland | | Northern Ireland | ||
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'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};'''''' {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' ''{{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}'' | '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};'''''' {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};''' ''{{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}'' | ||
| '''1864 to 1921''' | | '''1864 to 1921''' | ||
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''c. Obtaining Civil Registration Information at GRONI:'' | ''c. Obtaining Civil Registration Information at GRONI:'' | ||
With the GRONI index information, you can obtain the registration information through the GRONI. Click on this link to see the [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/do-it-online/government-citizens-and-rights-online/order-a-birth-adoption-death-marriage-or-civil-partnership-certificate.htm GRONI ordering information].<br> | With the GRONI index information, you can obtain the registration information through the GRONI. Click on this link to see the [http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/do-it-online/government-citizens-and-rights-online/order-a-birth-adoption-death-marriage-or-civil-partnership-certificate.htm GRONI ordering information].<br> | ||
== Additional Information on Death Registrations == | == Additional Information on Death Registrations == | ||
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== Additional Collections in Registrar's Office == | == Additional Collections in Registrar's Office == | ||
For additional collections available at the Registrar General's Office, go to [[Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information|Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information]].<br> | For additional collections available at the Registrar General's Office, go to [[Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information|Ireland, Additional Civil Registration Information]].<br> | ||
== Further Reading == | == Further Reading == | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_Archives History and holdings of the House of Lords Library and the Parliamentary Archives]. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_Archives History and holdings of the House of Lords Library and the Parliamentary Archives]. | ||
=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | === FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org] | Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org] | ||
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Births_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland Births (FamilySearach Historical Records)] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Births_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland Births (FamilySearach Historical Records)] | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Deaths_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Deaths_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland Deaths (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
I[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) reland Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | I[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland_Marriages_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) reland Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland,_Civil_Registration_Indexes_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySerch Historical Records)] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Ireland,_Civil_Registration_Indexes_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Ireland, Civil Registration Indexes (FamilySerch Historical Records)] | ||
== Selected Bibliography == | == Selected Bibliography == | ||
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3. Ó Dúill, Eileen and Steven C. ffeary-Smyrl, ''Irish Civil Registraion – Where Do I Start?, ''Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations Exploring Irish Genealogy Series. Dublin, Ireland: Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations, 2000. [The definitive guide on the subject.] | 3. Ó Dúill, Eileen and Steven C. ffeary-Smyrl, ''Irish Civil Registraion – Where Do I Start?, ''Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations Exploring Irish Genealogy Series. Dublin, Ireland: Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations, 2000. [The definitive guide on the subject.] | ||
4. Radford, Dwight A. and Kyle J. Betit. “Civil Registration” in ''A Genealogists Guide to Discovering Your Irish Ancestors''. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2001. [Includes a list of the Superintendent Registrar’s Districts.]<br> | 4. Radford, Dwight A. and Kyle J. Betit. “Civil Registration” in ''A Genealogists Guide to Discovering Your Irish Ancestors''. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2001. [Includes a list of the Superintendent Registrar’s Districts.]<br> | ||
{{Place|Ireland}} {{ featured article }} | {{Place|Ireland}} {{ featured article }} | ||
[[Category:Ireland|Civil Registration]] | [[Category:Ireland|Civil Registration]] | ||