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Researching in Northern Ireland is NOT the same as researching in the [[Ireland|Republic of Ireland]] for the following reasons: | 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 | #Although originally Catholic, over time what now constitutes Northern Ireland became predominately a Protestant country. | ||
#The majority of records are based on English law since it became a part of the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. | #The majority of records are based on English law since it became a part of the [[United Kingdom|United Kingdom]]. | ||
#Many of the original records have been destroyed in the various conflicts that culimated in the 1921 troubles, but copies of some records do exit | #Many of the original records have been destroyed in the various conflicts that culimated in the 1921 troubles, but copies of some records do exit | ||
#Therefore a knowledge of history of this area and the potential records that could be found is essential | #Therefore a knowledge of history of this area and the potential records that could be found is essential | ||
[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nirwgw/nir_resources.htm General Information About Northern Ireland] | [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nirwgw/nir_resources.htm General Information About Northern Ireland] | ||
== Types of Records That ''May'' Exist == | == Types of Records That ''May'' Exist == | ||