Ireland, Poverty Relief Funds - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in This Collection?
Among the materials in this collection are minute books, loan ledgers and other account books of the Local Associations and County Committees, together with security note books, etc, letter books, correspondence and papers of the Directors, etc.

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


 * The person's name
 * Residence
 * The amount borrowed


 * Date of loan
 * Name of the loan fund
 * Repayment schedule

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The person's name
 * Their county of residence

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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records

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

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated form of his name
 * The record may not have been transcribed correctly

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

Related Collections

 * Irish Reproductive Loan Fund, 1821-1874

Citing This Collection
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