User:SvareJM/Sandbox/Ireland, Index of Irish Wills - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains wills held by the National Archives of Ireland. Wills to 1858 were proved in either Diocesan or Prerogative court. After 1858 proving wills was the responsibility of civil authorities.

There are several different types of documents contained in this collection. Most of the records are wills. Other records include grants of probate, administrations, and marriage license bond/grants. See Ireland Probate Records - Record Types for more information about these records.

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


 * Name of person leaving a will
 * Name of executor
 * Address
 * Authority where the will was proved

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * 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 the new information to your records
 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Analyze the entry to see if if 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?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of his name
 * Try searching by surname only

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

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.