The course examines the differences between the various forms of church (parish) records in Ireland and in particular between the conformist records of the Church of Ireland and those ecclesiastical institutions which did not conform to the standards of the day. We will discuss time periods, historical backgrounds, contents of records, availability of records, access to these important record collections, and effective research procedures. Emphasis will be primarily on pre-1864 research problems in Ireland where parish registers should be used as major sources of information. These contain vital genealogical elements such as baptism/christening, marriage and death/burial entries. When used with records such as wills and deeds, parish registers can help build fairly complete family groupings. We will also touch on the extensive collection of marriage licenses (1629-1864) and comment on their historical background, contents, value, and availability to researchers.
Course Content
Module 1
Introduction
• Note about Web Addresses
• Websites
Introduction to Church Records
• Locating Church Records
Church of Ireland Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Module 2
Presbyterian Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Module 3
Roman Catholic Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
• Abbreviations & Latin Terms
Methodist Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Module 4
Irish Quaker Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Irish Jewish Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Module 5
Irish Huguenot Church Registers
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Module 6
Irish Baptist Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Moravian Church Records
• Websites
• Historical Background
• Practices & Beliefs
• The Records
• Further Reading
Irish Marriage Licenses (1629–1864)
• Websites
• Marriages
Summation
Bibliography
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