The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast RLP 137- Irish Research Part 2
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Feb 22, 2021 Jessica Morgan, a professional researcher specializing in Irish genealogy, returns to delve into the complexities of Irish record scarcity. She illuminates the impact of historical events like the 1921 partition on records. Jessica shares insights on surviving census records and how vital records function post-1864. Discover the importance of Griffith's Valuation and the value of church records for research. She emphasizes the necessity of understanding local history and jurisdictions to uncover your ancestors’ stories.
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Major Record Losses Shape Research
- Irish records are scarce due to losses like the 1922 Public Records Office fire and pre-1891 census destruction.
- Expect major gaps and rely on non-census sources when researching Irish ancestors.
Search 1901–1911 Censuses First
- Check the intact 1901 and 1911 Irish censuses on the National Archives of Ireland for free.
- Also search FamilySearch and Ancestry for surviving fragments of 1821–1851 censuses and pension-generated transcripts.
Use Free Civil BMD Images Online
- Use civil BMDs from the General Register's Office (post-1864) available with images at irishgenealogy.ie.
- Search for later immigrant relatives' Irish civil records to glean family names and places.
