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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland Resources => Topic started by: NikkiW on Sunday 19 March 17 20:34 GMT (UK)
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Might come in handy for beginners
https://www.johngrenham.com/wizard/ (https://www.johngrenham.com/wizard/)
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Thanks!
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Just for fun I decided to use it to search for my great-grandmother. I already have lots of information about her and her family. I answered all questions truthfully but the results weren't accurate (some statements very misleading which could easily confuse beginners).
1) gave 3 versions of her surname- but didn't include one her family used
2) "The good news is that full pdf images of all registered births 1864 - 1915, marriages 1882 - 1940 and deaths 1891 - 1965 are freely available at IrishGenealogy." All not yet online
3) "The relevant Presbyterian records are divided between the following parishes: Aghadowey Ballylintagh Killaig Ringsend" Aghadowey is the parish. List doesn't include neighbouring churches. She wasn't actually Presbyterian but that was closest I could get from the choices
Did another search and found list of occupations very limited.
To be used with caution!
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Thanks for your feedback Aghadowey.
After 5 searches, it asks you to subscribe for a fee as well which is fine if the info is informative/helpful.
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Thanks it was a great help!
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I have a marriage certificate for my great-grandparents married in England stating Sarah was born in Queens County, Ireland. It names her father as Michael Kelly but no mother mentioned. I don't think I have enough information to apply for a birth certificate to get mothers name. Other than give up I'd welcome any suggestions.
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Won't be a Cert if born 1863 and earlier!
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When approximately was she born, when did she marry?
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Thank you hallmark. She was born either 1852 or 1853 and married in Manchester, Lancs on 6 June 1873
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Biggest problem is not knowing Mother's name...
RC Registers are online, free BUT which Parish?
You might even find 3 or 4 Sarah Kelly born around then if you go through every Parish for County ...then which is correct one??
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Yes, I know the problem, there are so many Sarah Kelly's and like you say I don't know what Parish she was born in. I did spend some time looking but gave up in the end as there was so many of them and no way of pinning her down!! Thanks for the suggestions anyway.