how do i trace my family tree in ireland?can i access marraige records for the early/mid 1800s if i only know names, not places? is there a central database?
2007-01-15 20:52:08 · 7 answers · asked by ginger 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Have a look at the links below - might be of use - may the luck of the Irish be with you
2007-01-15 21:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Official records only began in Ireland in 1864 when it became mandatory to keep them, however lots of parishes started before that. Most records were destroyed in 1922 during the war of Independence so parish records are vital. The Mormons have everyone in the world on a database regardless of their religion so its always a good place to check. If you have the area then it is probable that there is whole generations of your family in the local graveyards. We did not travel much. You can access the 1901 and 1911 census tho not on line. If they owned land then you can check the land registry, their records are intact. And finally try here its a small country someone will know them I promise.
2007-01-16 07:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by boomedly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also try doing some searches on www.familysearch.org (huge, free LDS database).
Irish genealogy is VERY difficult to do because so many Americans have Irish ancestors and because very few Irish records are online. Also many Irish records were destroyed over the years. Good luck to you!
2007-01-16 02:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Gen•X•er (I love zombies!) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult to trace your Irish roots from a distance, as so little is online. I would advise you to take a genealogy holiday or employ a professional genealogist in Ireland to look for you. Our records are sadly fragmented after two disasters in the early 20th century, but there are ways and means around a lot of the gaps. it is a fair amount of work, slogging from archive to archive to graveyard etc., but you can console yourself in our many pubs.
www.nationalarchives.ie www.nli.ie
2007-01-16 03:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by betsvc 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stick the names up here...
its a small place,
some folks can tell what countys and towns are associated with them, ( i know, mad).
this could narrow down your search. if there from the countryside anyway.
2007-01-16 03:04:24 · answer #5 · answered by rauls ghost 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure....I just know that my heritage is Irish...well, somewhat. I'm really not sure...
2007-01-15 20:56:25 · answer #6 · answered by kaliroadrager 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oohh there is indeed, indeed there is to be sure
2007-01-16 10:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋