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=== National Archives === | |||
Both the National Archives (Ireland) and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland collect records for all of Ireland. Neither staff does major research for patrons, but both may conduct brief searches if you supply them with sufficient information. <br> | Both the National Archives (Ireland) and the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland collect records for all of Ireland. Neither staff does major research for patrons, but both may conduct brief searches if you supply them with sufficient information. <br> | ||
====National Archives==== | |||
[http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ '''National Archives'''] <br>Bishop Street <br>Dublin 8 <br>Ireland (Eire) | [http://www.nationalarchives.ie/ '''National Archives'''] <br>Bishop Street <br>Dublin 8 <br>Ireland (Eire) | ||
The National Archives was created in 1988 by merging the State Paper Office (created in 1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (created in 1867). Records at the National Archives include Church of Ireland parish records, gravestone inscriptions, census returns, probate records, deeds, Tithe Applotment books, rebellion and outrage papers, convict reference files, and other historical and genealogical sources. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the archives' website.<br> | The National Archives was created in 1988 by merging the State Paper Office (created in 1702) and the Public Record Office of Ireland (created in 1867). Records at the National Archives include Church of Ireland parish records, gravestone inscriptions, census returns, probate records, deeds, Tithe Applotment books, rebellion and outrage papers, convict reference files, and other historical and genealogical sources. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchable on the archives' website.<br> | ||
====Public Record Office of Northern Ireland==== | |||
[http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''] (PRONI)<br>2 Titanic Boulevard <br>Belfast BT3 9HQ <br>Northern Ireland<br><br>The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has a fairly complete collection of church records (all denominations) for all of Northern Ireland as well as some records for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. The office's holdings also include estate papers, gravestone inscriptions, census records, Tithe Applotment books, valuation lists, and other historical and genealogical sources. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchble on the PRONI website.<br> | [http://www.proni.gov.uk/ '''Public Record Office of Northern Ireland'''] (PRONI)<br>2 Titanic Boulevard <br>Belfast BT3 9HQ <br>Northern Ireland<br><br>The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland has a fairly complete collection of church records (all denominations) for all of Northern Ireland as well as some records for the counties of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan. The office's holdings also include estate papers, gravestone inscriptions, census records, Tithe Applotment books, valuation lists, and other historical and genealogical sources. Some records, or indexes, have been digitized and are searchble on the PRONI website.<br> | ||
====National Library of Ireland==== | |||
[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''National Library of Ireland''']'''<br>'''Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire) <br> | ||
The National Library is Ireland's main repository of filmed Catholic parish registers. Other records on deposit at the National Library include newspapers, city and regional directories, estate records, the Householders Index, and Griffith's Primary Valuation. The library's staff does not do commissioned searches. An online database, [http://sources.nli.ie/ Sources: a National Library of Ireland database for Irish Research] should be searched before visiting the library.<br> | The National Library is Ireland's main repository of filmed Catholic parish registers. Other records on deposit at the National Library include newspapers, city and regional directories, estate records, the Householders Index, and Griffith's Primary Valuation. The library's staff does not do commissioned searches. An online database, [http://sources.nli.ie/ Sources: a National Library of Ireland database for Irish Research] should be searched before visiting the library.<br> | ||
====Genealogical Office==== | |||
[http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''Genealogical Office''']<br>2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br><br>The records of the Genealogical Office are now in the National Library. They deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned. | [http://www.nli.ie/en/homepage.aspx '''Genealogical Office''']<br>2 Kildare Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>Ireland (Eire)<br><br>The records of the Genealogical Office are now in the National Library. They deal mainly with heraldry. The office's holdings include information extracted from records that were destroyed when the Public Record Office burned. | ||
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Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below. | Other archives also contain information of genealogical value. Three such archives are described below. Others are discussed in the books listed under General Guides below. | ||
====Linen Hall Library==== | |||
17 Donegall Square North <br>Belfast BT1 5GD <br>NORTHERN IRELAND <br>Internet: http://www.linenhall.com/ | |||
The Linen Hall Library has an extensive collection of genealogical and heraldic material. Some of its holdings are duplicated in other repositories such as the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, the National Library of Ireland, and the National Archives. Others of its holdings, such as its printed family histories, are unique. | |||
====Trinity College Library==== | |||
College Street <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE) <br>Internet: http://www.tcd.ie/Library/ | |||
Among other genealogical and historical records, the Manuscripts Department of Trinity College Library has a collection of medieval manuscripts, the 1798 rebellion papers, and some Church of Ireland parish records for Dublin. | |||
====Valuation Office==== | |||
6 Ely Place <br>Dublin 2 <br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>Internet: http://www.valoff.ie/ <br> | |||
The Valuation Office holds the Griffith's Primary Valuation records and accompanying maps (see [[Ireland Taxation]]). The office's post-1868 valuation records and maps are of the Republic of Ireland only. | |||
== General Guides == | == General Guides == | ||
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== English Repositories == | == English Repositories == | ||
Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are: | Because England ruled Ireland for much of its history, many records pertaining to the Irish are found in English repositories. The major English archives that have Irish records are: <br> | ||
====The National Archives==== | |||
<br> | [[Image:The National Archives, England.jpg|thumb|right]]Ruskin Avenue, Kew <br>Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ Archives]<br> | ||
====British Library, <br>Department of Western Manuscripts==== | |||
Great Russell Street <br>London WCIB 3DG<br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml# British Library] (then click on collections and then any Manuscripts button) <br> | |||
====British Library, <br>India Office Library and Records==== | |||
197 Blackfriars Road <br>London SEI 8NG <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://dsal.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/oioc.py India Office Library and Records] <br> | |||
====British Library, Newspaper Library==== | |||
Colindale Avenue <br>London NW9 5HE <br>ENGLAND<br>Internet: [http://www.bl.uk/index.shtml Newspaper Library] (then click on collections and then Digitized British newspapers) | |||
Records dealing with the Irish may be found in other English archives as well. | Records dealing with the Irish may be found in other English archives as well. | ||