Seeks Information: Convict Ancestor

Hi,

Thank you for your message.

Unfortunately, it may be difficult to find information without a more specific place of origin. Most Irish record sources- church records, land records, census records- are based on specific locations. Until you know a specific location within Ireland, preferably a parish or place-name, it may be difficult to do anything more with these records.

Do you have any other documentation relating to this ancestor that mentions any place name in Antrim? This can include marriage/death certificates, letters, diary entries etc.

Do you know the name of her father? If you do, you may be able to find record of him in Griffith?s Valuation. This is a property valuation survey carried out in Ireland 1848-1864. It gives no genealogical information but can sometimes be used to tie a person to a specific place.

http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/

There are a couple of places where you can search online, however it may be difficult to discern whether the results are relevant to your family or not without more information:

www.familysearch.org has a huge database of genealogical records including some church records for Ireland.

www.rootsireland.ie have a large collection of Irish Church records, however you have to pay to use this site.

Some other websites that you may find useful are:

The National Archives of Ireland http://www.nationalarchives.ie/genealogy1/genealogy-records/introduction/

The National Library of Ireland http://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx

The National Archives UK ? genealogy search: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/

The Public Records Office of Northern Ireland http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/family_history.htm

Genealogy Links: http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/ireland/antrim/index.html

You could also try contacting the Ulster Historical Foundation for assistance, however a fee may apply. Here is their email: enquiry@uhf.org.uk

Remember to post any new information that you find here, in particular a parish name. The more information you post, the more likely it is that one of our volunteers will be able to advise or assist you. Also include information concerning which sources you may have already used so others may further your search.

Kind regards,

Genealogy Support