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#For 1864 -1875, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI ]&nbsp;to locate person. If the&nbsp;IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.  
#For 1864 -1875, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI ]&nbsp;to locate person. If the&nbsp;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&nbsp;at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers.&nbsp; The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly+returns+of+births+in+Ireland2++ 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO index] (1922-1958) for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452995&disp=Birth+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ GRONI index] 1922-1959) information for Northern Ireland.)  
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (The microfilm indexes are also available&nbsp;at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers.&nbsp; The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the GRO indexes for {{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1845 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.
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.
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#For 1845 -1870, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the&nbsp;IGI contains the registration index information, proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.  
#For 1845 -1870, search the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/search/frameset_search.asp?PAGE=igi/search_IGI.asp&clear_form=true IGI] to locate person (from 1845-1863; only Protestant marriage are recorded). If the&nbsp;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}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845-1870%2C+with+++ GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO indexes (1922-1958)] for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=460797&disp=Marriage+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+++ GRONI index 1922-1959)] information for Northern Ireland.)&nbsp;&nbsp;  
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local Family History Centers. The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921}}. After 1921, they are based on the {{FHL|464410|title-id|disp=GRO indexes (1922-1958)}} for the Republic of Ireland and the {{FHL|460797|title-id|disp=GRONI index 1922-1959)}} information for Northern Ireland.)&nbsp;&nbsp;  
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)].  
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)].  
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.
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=== Death Indexes  ===
=== Death Indexes  ===


#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local family history centers.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453510&disp=Death+records+of+Ireland%2C+1864-1870++ GRO indexes for 1845 to 1921]. After 1921, they are based on the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=464410&disp=General+index+of+births%2C+marriages+and++ GRO index (1922-1958) ]for the Republic of Ireland and the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453507&disp=Death+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ GRONI index (1922-1959)] information for Northern Ireland.)&nbsp;  
#For 1864 – 1958, search the computerized registration indexes at {{CID|1408347|pilot.familysearch.org}}. (These indexes are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library or through local family history centers.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Family History Library or Centers' microfilm indexes are the {{FHL|453510|title-id|disp=GRO indexes for 1845 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|453507|title-id|disp=GRONI index (1922-1959)}} information for Northern Ireland.)&nbsp;  
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)].&nbsp;  
#For all years, searches can be made at the indexes at the [http://www.groireland.ie/ General Record Office (GRO) for the Republic of Ireland] or the [http://www.groni.gov.uk/ General Records Office of Northern Ireland (GRONI)].&nbsp;  
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.
#Proceed to the instructions on locating the actual registration information.
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*If you do not know the parish name, then use the following sources to identify the parish or the district in which your ancestor lived: You can also find more information on locating places in the [[Ireland Gazetteers|gazetteers' section]].  
*If you do not know the parish name, then use the following sources to identify the parish or the district in which your ancestor lived: You can also find more information on locating places in the [[Ireland Gazetteers|gazetteers' section]].  
*''Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1871 Census)'', lists Irish localities and the districts that served&nbsp;them in 1871.  
*''Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1871 Census)'', lists Irish localities and the districts that served&nbsp;them in 1871.  
*Ireland, Census Office, ''General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1901 Census,'' [London, England: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1901?]; Family History Library book Ref [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+X22g+ 941.5 X22g ]1901; film #[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=518737&disp=General+alphabetical+index+to+the+townla++ 865092,] lists Irish localities and the districts that served&nbsp;them in 1901.  
*Ireland, Census Office, ''General Alphabetical Index to the Townlands and Towns of Ireland, (1901 Census,'' [London, England: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1901?]; Family History Library book Ref {{FHL|941.5 X22g |disp=941.5 X22g }}1901; film #{{FHL|518737|title-id|disp=865092,}} lists Irish localities and the districts that served&nbsp;them in 1901.  
*''Civil Registration Districts of Ireland'', (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1983; Family History Library book Reg [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=941.5+V2c 941.5 V2c]; film #[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=35626&disp=Civil+registration+districts+of+Ireland++ 6036472], which provides maps and districts' names as they were in 1871.
*''Civil Registration Districts of Ireland'', (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Library, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1983; Family History Library book Reg {{FHL|941.5 V2c|disp=941.5 V2c}}; film #{{FHL|35626|title-id|disp=6036472}}, which provides maps and districts' names as they were in 1871.


== Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index  ==
== Tips If You Cannot Find an Individual in the Index  ==
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| Republic of Ireland  
| Republic of Ireland  
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'''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly+returns+of+births+in+Ireland2++ 1864–Mar 1881];''' '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=400&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly%2Breturns%2Bof%2Bbirths%2Bin%2BIreland2%2B%2B&last=499&columns=*%2C0%2C0 1900-1913];'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1930 -1955'''
'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''' '''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; '''1930 -1955'''


| '''1864 to present'''  
| '''1864 to present'''  
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| Northern Ireland  
| Northern Ireland  
|  
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'''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly+returns+of+births+in+Ireland2++ 1864–Mar 1881];''''''&nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?first=400&display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=452818&disp=Quarterly%2Breturns%2Bof%2Bbirths%2Bin%2BIreland2%2B%2B&last=499&columns=*%2C0%2C0 1900-1913];'''&nbsp;&nbsp; ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=452995&disp=Birth+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ 1922-1959]''
'''{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1864–Mar 1881}};''''''&nbsp;{{FHL|452818|title-id|disp=1900-1913}};'''&nbsp;&nbsp; ''{{FHL|452995|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}''


| '''1864 to 1921'''  
| '''1864 to 1921'''  
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|-
| Republic of Ireland  
| Republic of Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845-1870%2C+with+++ 1845–1863]'''  
| '''{{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=1845–1863}}'''  
| '''1845 to present'''  
| '''1845 to present'''  
| ''1845–1863''
| ''1845–1863''
|-
|-
| Northern Ireland  
| Northern Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845-1870%2C+with+++ 1845-1863]'''  
| '''{{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=1845-1863}}'''  
| '''1845-1863'''  
| '''1845-1863'''  
| ''1845 to present''
| ''1845 to present''
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|-
|-
| Republic of Ireland  
| Republic of Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845%2D1870%2C+with+++&first=201&last=300&columns=*,0,0 1864-1870]'''  
| '''{{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=1864-1870}}'''  
| '''1864 to present'''  
| '''1864 to present'''  
| ''1864-1921''
| ''1864-1921''
|-
|-
| Northern Ireland  
| Northern Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=453112&disp=Marriage+records%2C+1845%2D1870%2C+with+++&first=201&last=300&columns=*,0,0 1864-1870];''' ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=460797&disp=Marriage+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+++ 1922-1959]''  
| '''{{FHL|453112|title-id|disp=1864-1870}};''' ''{{FHL|460797|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}''  
| '''1864-1921'''  
| '''1864-1921'''  
| ''1864 to present''
| ''1864 to present''
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|-
|-
| Republic of Ireland  
| Republic of Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453510&disp=Death+records+of+Ireland%2C+1864-1870++ 1864-1870]'''  
| '''{{FHL|453510|title-id|disp=1864-1870}}'''  
| '''1864 to present'''  
| '''1864 to present'''  
| ''1864-1921''
| ''1864-1921''
|-
|-
| Northern Ireland  
| Northern Ireland  
| '''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453510&disp=Death+records+of+Ireland%2C+1864-1870++ 1864-1870]'''; ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=453507&disp=Death+records+of+Northern+Ireland%2C+192++ 1922-1959]''  
| '''{{FHL|453510|title-id|disp=1864-1870}}'''; ''{{FHL|453507|title-id|disp=1922-1959}}''  
| '''1864-1921'''  
| '''1864-1921'''  
| ''1864 to present''
| ''1864 to present''
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