Below is a list of all records searched when you submit the form for Your Ancestor Report

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1. Griffith's Valuation : an essential document for family research in the 1800's given the loss of Census information for the period in the 1922 fire at the Four Courts. This can pinpoint an Ancestor down to the very townland. If you are unsure of were in a particular county your Ancestor lived, this will at least show where the Surname was most common.      

2. Surname History : history of the Surname and it's derivates. We will also show matches to books detailing the specific family History if found and a description of the family crest (coat of arms) if matched. 

3. Wills Index 1250-1884 : A comprehensive index to wills from all over Ireland giving varying information such as address, year of probate and occupation.

4. Graveyard and Church Index for Ireland. Giving vital access to sometimes hidden locations that may reveal gravestones with information on number of family members.

5. Index to every Parish in Ireland along with National Library Index Reference to allow you to accurately access birth, marriage and burial records. 

6. Searches of County specific Census and Census Substitute information

7. Pender's Census of Ireland ,circa 1659. Possibly the most valuable document  for this period, giving access to a Country wide index of major inhabitants and distribution of population.

8. Poll Money Ordinances (1660-1661) Organised for the collection of money to run the Army lists a large number of people appointed as official collectors.

9. Landowners of one acre or more in Ireland, 1876

10. Surnames common to a district based on the Census of 1850 which can be very useful in pinpointing possible location of Ancestors if your unsure of a specific areas.

11. Emigrant Ship Records from Ireland to America ranging from the 1600's to 1800's.

12.   Detailed description of specified region including number of inhabitants, key landowners, major churches and employers from mid-1800 records.

13. Index to County/Parish specific records for further research including

•   Census records and Census substitutes

•   Local Historical journals

•   Local Histories  

Getting the Best from the Form

When filling in the form you should try and provide as much information as you can.

Surname : This is vital for most of the records searched. We can search on some variants of the name too.

First Name : Though this isn't vital, it can help produce more accurate results when searching Census substitutes.

Occupation : Giving this will provide more accurate search results.

County : The County is important if the Report is to provide you with County specific information. By leaving it blank, you will only receive information from Griffith's Valuation, Landowners in Ireland in 1876, Pender's Census, the Muster Rolls and Emigration Lists. 

Parish : Knowing the Parish is of great value. This will narrow your search to a relatively specific area. It will provide you with a description of the Parish from the mid 1800's detailing for example; Landlords, Schools and Churches.

Townland : Of even more value than the Parish, as it's narrows the location even further, increasing the chance of an exact match.

City/Town/Village : Entering this will provide a description of the area in the 1800's and increase the chances of an accurate match.

Text Box : In the text box provided give any additional information you can. For example; a date of birth. death, marriage relating to the name entered on the From.  A father's or Children's name. A date of emigration with port of departure and destination if known.