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'''Entry of Converts''' | '''Entry of Converts''' | ||
These records generally relate to the baptisms of adults and some of the better examples give the date of birth or age of the adult so baptized. | These records generally relate to the baptisms of adults and some of the better examples give the date of birth or age of the adult so baptized. | ||
The archive materials contain a certain amount of parish miscellany, usually to do with petitions from parishioners to the dioceses requesting favors. Many of these usually center | '''Diocesan Archival Materials''' | ||
The archive materials contain a certain amount of parish miscellany, usually to do with petitions from parishioners to the dioceses requesting favors. Many of these usually center on the retaining or removal of a particular parish priest. These materials are generally located in the diocesan archives library. | |||
'''Priests or Nuns''' | '''Priests or Nuns''' | ||
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== Locating Catholic Records == | == Locating Catholic Records == | ||
Original parish registers are in local custody. Sometimes a priest will search parish records for you. Names, addresses, and parishes of priests are listed in the Irish Catholic Directory and Diary. | Original parish registers are in local custody. Sometimes a priest will search parish records for you. Names, addresses, and parishes of priests are listed in the Irish Catholic Directory and Diary. | ||
Filmed copies of almost all pre-1880 parish records are held by the National Library of Ireland. Filmed copies of pre-1880 parish registers for Northern Ireland are also kept by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. | Filmed copies of almost all pre-1880 parish records are held by the National Library of Ireland. Filmed copies of pre-1880 parish registers for Northern Ireland are also kept by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland. | ||
==== Heritage Centers ==== | ==== Heritage Centers ==== | ||
Many catholic parish records, some as far back as the 1790's, as well as records of other churches, and census records, are being indexed by county Heritage Centers. Heritage Centers are part of a country-wide system, the Ireland Family History Foundation, which has begun to index millions of the records. | Many catholic parish records, some as far back as the 1790's, as well as records of other churches, and census records, are being indexed by county Heritage Centers. Heritage Centers are part of a country-wide system, the Ireland Family History Foundation, which has begun to index millions of the records. | ||
==== Online Sources ==== | ==== Online Sources ==== | ||
Transcriptions: | Transcriptions: | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/Europe/Ireland/Default.aspx?category=34 Ancestry.com] ($) (Name search can be done for free. Subscription needed to view records). | *[http://search.ancestry.com/Places/Europe/Ireland/Default.aspx?category=34 Ancestry.com] ($) (Name search can be done for free. Subscription needed to view records). | ||
*[http://www.rootsireland.ie/ RootsIreland] (Ireland Family History Foundation) ($) (Name search can be done for free. Records can be purchased individually). | *[http://www.rootsireland.ie/ RootsIreland] (Ireland Family History Foundation) ($) (Name search can be done for free. Records can be purchased individually). | ||
*[http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/index.html Irish Genealogy] (for parts of Dublin City and county, county Kerry and parts of West county Cork, so far). | *[http://www.irishgenealogy.ie/index.html Irish Genealogy] (for parts of Dublin City and county, county Kerry and parts of West county Cork, so far). | ||
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#Type the name of a parish and click '''Search'''. | #Type the name of a parish and click '''Search'''. | ||
#Select the name that matches your request. | #Select the name that matches your request. | ||
#Scroll down and select the topic '''Church''''''Records'''. | #Scroll down and select the topic '''Church ''''''Records'''. | ||
#Select a title. | #Select a title. | ||
#Click '''View Film Notes''' to find the film numbers. | #Click '''View Film Notes''' to find the film numbers. | ||
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Maps showing Catholic parish boundaries for every county in Ireland can be found in: | Maps showing Catholic parish boundaries for every county in Ireland can be found in: | ||
Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27gj|disp=book Ref 941.5 D27gj}}.) | Grenham, John. ''Tracing Your Irish Ancestors: The Complete Guide''. Dublin, Ireland: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. (Family History Library {{FHL|941.5 D27gj|disp=book Ref 941.5 D27gj}}.) | ||
== Selected Bibliography == | == Selected Bibliography == | ||