Description
With the loss of all 19th century censuses in Ireland, parish registers and civil registrations became the indispensable collections for Irish family research. In this talk, you will learn where, and when, churches started to record vital events and how to locate them-both at repositories and online. Ed McGuire will describe the historical and religious context that dramatically affected record-keeping and provide an in-depth look at Irish civil registrations, which began for all religions in 1864. He’ll also provide several useful handouts and finding aids to speed your access to these collections. Whether your ancestors worshipped as Scots-Irish Presbyterians, Roman Catholics or in the Church of Ireland, you should leave this webinar with the confidence that you know what to look for and where to find it.
