Hi, does anyone know which Catholic Parishes in County Down do not have their records digitized/online? I have been looking for my ancestors' records for a couple years now but have been unable to. This leads me to believe the records must not be online or otherwise available. I appreciate any advice, I have looked extensively (NLI, findmypast, ancestry, familysearch), but know there are usually other places to look!
Thanks, Marissa
Marissa,
There are many Catholic records for Co. Down on rootsireland. See here: https://rootsireland.ie/down/online-sources.php
Marissa:
Why don't you let us know the names and dates of your ancestors and either Patricia or I will see if Roots Ireland has any data for them. It may be that their records pre-date the earliest records available for their parish.
Roger McDonnell
You should find the information you need on John Grenham’s site. Click on each parish, and it will tell you whether the records are on-line. An example of one in Co. Down that is not is Blaris. They reportedly have records from 1840 onwards but they have never been microfilmed or transcribed and the parish still has the only copy.
https://www.johngrenham.com/browse/counties/rcmaps/downrc.php#maps/
Thank you all for the advice and information! That would be wonderful if you have time, Roger, I appreciate it!
The names are -
I believe they were born in that order circa 1820-1835.
Other details that may be useful -
Thank you so much if you are able to find anything!
Marissa
Marissa:
I searched two subscription sites and did not find the baptismal records for the Mulhollands. Did Arthur Mulholland stay in Ireland. There are three Arthur Mulholland records in the Griffiths Valuation head of household listing.
Roger