Northern Irish BMDs

[Headbanger Veron]

Does anyone know if there are any online indexes of BMDs registered in Northern Ireland in the early 20th century - I am trying to find out on behalf of someone else, whether there is any chance of finding out about his mother's family, without going to Belfast to check. I have looked on the general records office website, but although you can order certificates online, you have to know the DOB, mother's maiden name, etc, before you start - and he doesn't.

The family in question were all born between 1916 and 1927 or thereabouts in the Maghera area of County Derry.

Any help much appreciated.

Veron 

[Rab]

Hello Vernon,

There is a research service for birth marriage and death certificates available for a reasonable fee

see www.ulsterancestry.com/documents/

Rab

[Headbanger Veron]

Thanks Rab, much appreciated.

Veron 

[Elizabeth Revel]

Hi Headbanger Veron,

In 1912 the protestant population signed a Covenant and Declaration requesting that Northern Ireland remain under British rule. It might be a place to look to find a little more information about family of origin.

These documents are on line and one can do a name search to bring up the signatures. Its exciting to be able to see the handwriting of someone you will never have a chance to meet. Go to PRONI and follow the prompts.

Beth

[Headbanger Veron]

Thanks Beth, I'll give it a try!

Veron 

[aghadowey]

Going through older posts and came across this one. By now you might have been able to find more information but if you haven't done so the following might be of interest.

The Irish civil registration index is now online and goes up to 1921 for Northern Ireland counties (up to 1958 for republic of Ireland).
http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails&c=fs%3A1408347