Ireland, Betham Genealogical Abstracts - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains images of research notes, family trees, pedigrees, and abstracts created from wills, grants and administrations, chancery pleadings, funeral entries and other miscellaneous records by Sir William Betham, former Ulster King of Arms.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

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 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Ireland.
 * Ireland Guided Research
 * Ireland Record Finder
 * Ireland Research Tips and Strategies

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Betham's genealogical abstracts
 * Betham genealogical abstracts, series 4, vols. 7-14, 1688-1800
 * Betham genealogical abstracts, series 5, vols. 48-52, 1806-1814
 * Betham genealogical abstracts, mainly 17th to 19th centuries

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