Ireland, Diocesan and Prerogative Marriage License Bonds Indexes - FamilySearch Historical Records

Ireland

What is in This Collection?
These licenses were issued by the established Church of Ireland, they were issued to Catholics as well as Protestants who chose to be married by license. Most of the actual licenses were destroyed in the 1922 fire at the Public Record Office; only the indexes survived.

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


 * Name of bridal couple
 * Year of marriage
 * Location of entity issuing license

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

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?

 * Use the information to find the person in other records
 * Update your records with the information you have found

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Check for other names. An individual might have been listed under a middle name, a nickname, or an abbreviation of their given name

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

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 * Ireland Census Search Forms, 1841 and 1851
 * Ireland Census, 1821
 * Ireland Census, 1831
 * Ireland Census, 1841
 * Ireland Census, 1851
 * Ireland Census, 1901
 * Ireland Census, 1911
 * Ireland Civil Registration Indexes, 1845-1958
 * Ireland Civil Registration, 1845-1913
 * Ireland Deaths, 1864-1870
 * Ireland Marriages, 1619-1898
 * Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1814-1855
 * Ireland, Petty Sessions Court Registers, 1828-1912
 * Ireland, Valuation Office Books, 1831-1856

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