Do you know when and where your ancestors began their lives together, or who witnessed their vows? Delve into these turning points in your family’s past with the Journal of the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead in Ireland. The volumes hold surprising treasures such as marriage records drawn from parish registers and newspaper notices. Compiled by volunteers across every county in Ireland, these entries, many from Church of Ireland sources, can reveal names, dates, and family connections that are essential for building and confirming your family tree.
Do you know when and where your ancestors began their lives together, or who witnessed their vows? Delve into these turning points in your family’s past with the Journal of the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead in Ireland. The volumes hold surprising treasures such as marriage records drawn from parish registers and newspaper notices. Compiled by volunteers across every county in Ireland, these entries, many from Church of Ireland sources, can reveal names, dates, and family connections that are essential for building and confirming your family tree.
While exploring these records, you will be able to view a transcript of the vital details and an image of the original publication. The transcription may include the following facts about your ancestor:
The images may unlock even more about the lives of your ancestors. Some entries include whether the marriage was by license or banns, you might discover your ancestor’s occupation and if they were in the military some recorded the regiment.
Although best known for preserving gravestone inscriptions, the Journal of the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead in Ireland (published between 1892 and 1934) also includes occasional records of marriages, transcribed from parish registers or local newspapers.
This unique and underused resource was compiled by volunteers from all parts of Ireland, and entries exist for every county. While denominational details are rarely included, many records appear to come from Church of Ireland sources. Discovering a marriage record in these journals can be especially valuable for Irish family history, as it may provide names of both spouses, a marriage date, and sometimes even family connections or witnesses. These details are vital when confirming relationships and expanding your family tree.