The tithe applotment books list the occupiers of titheable land and are not a list of householders as is the case in a census. Mar 19, 2016 i cannot find the tithe applotment books for co. The latter of these two record sources have been combined. A valuation was carried out, civil parish by civil parish, to determine how much would be payable by each landholder. The tithe was calculated on the average price of oats and wheat between 1816 and 1823, while the quality ie productivity of the land was graded between 1 and 4. Search raloo tithes, county antrim, 17691771 ulster. I grabbed some time at our main regional library today and checked the indexes for the tithe applotment books and griffiths valuation for county antrim. The tithe applotment books are a vital source for genealogical research for the. These tithe books were compiled by lindel, and forms part of the donegal genealogy resources website you may link to this page but not copy it. It was in the patronage of the bishop of raphoe which may explain the absence of a tithe applotment book. About county antrim, ireland, householders index, 1851, 1857 with no complete census for ireland or northern ireland prior to 1901, researchers of irish ancestors are left with the few local censuses available or the title applotment books, which can be used for most of the country. Tithe applotment books date from the decades prior to the famine and the mass emigration that followed it.
A searcher glancing at the catalogues of the tithe applotment books held in the public record offices in dublin and belfast might think that coverage was lacking for about onetenth of the parishes of ireland. The primary valuation, also known at griffiths valuation, was created between the year 1847 and 1864. November 2012 tithe applotment books online at the nai. The applotment surveys identified every landholder with details such as name of townland, size of holding, land quality, and types of crops, all laid out in large volumes known as tithe applotment books. Both are seen as census substitutes but they do not include as much information as the census of 19011911. John cathcart, townland of lavin, parish of loughguile 1832. In proni there are tithe books for all, save 31,of the 273 parishes then surveyed, in what is now northern ireland the books record the name of the tithe payer, the acreage of his farm and the amount of tithe paid. Tithe applotment books by jerry mcafee july 27, 2000 at 11. Northern irelands tithe applotment books go online the public record office of northern ireland has released its newly digitised collection of tithe applotment books online. The average tithe per acre was around one shilling five new pence in todays decimal currency. This database references the counties that make up presentday northern ireland. County antrim genealogy free online records and resources. The source of this list is the vestry book of the parish of larne and inver. These records can be searched by name or place or you can simply browse the pages if you prefer.
Tithe applotment books of ireland, 18231838 ancestral findings. I started to see if what i was proposing was practical a single finding list for the tithe applotment books as a temporary list of northern ireland names and associated townlands until such time as the whole of the books are put on line hopefully free, in the style of that which exists for the 26 counties on the national archives website. You can also recieve the latest news concerning antrim ancestry by liking our facebook page. The tithe applotment books were transcribed and indexed by our partners, the genealogical society of utah, who microfilmed the records many years ago. Please contact me if you would like to donate information. Ive emailed the project team and will let you know the score as soon. Browse the tithe applotment books parishes in tipperary. In other areas of the county, such as the townland of lisbunny in the parish of cumber upper, the acreages were given in cunningham acres, which is a scottish measure. The tithe applotment books were created between the years 1823 and 1837. Their purpose was to ascertain the tithes that should be paid to the church of ireland by those who lived on the agricultural lands on the two countries. A unique land survey taken as a way to determine the amount of tax payable by landholders to the church of ireland, the tithe applotment books represent a virtual census for prefamine ireland. It will be sent to you via email when your order is complete. Irelands tithe applotment books their value to family historians.
More detail will be added to this list at a later date. Tithe was a tax on all agricultural land originally one tenth of the produce excepting only church lands, glebes and urban areas and was paid by leaseholders and occupiers of all religious denominations to the clergy of the established church of ireland. Theyve been a long time coming to a screen near you, but its good to now have tabs for the entire island readily accessible to family historians and other researchers. In county armagh only the householders of parish of creggan exists. Counties antrim, armagh, derry, down, fermanagh, and tyrone. Please note this is available in electronic format only. The results of this valuation were recorded in the tithe applotment books and. The process took 15 years, until the tithe was suspended in 1838. The later survey, griffiths valuation is perhaps the most valuable as it is generally more comprehensive. The public record office of northern ireland has released its newly digitised collection of tithe applotment books online. The taxable land in each parish was surveyed, giving the names of the occupiers of land in each townland, the acreage and class of land they held, and the amount of taxes tithes. This entry was posted in laois queens county on march 7, 20 by dr. The tithe applotments were carried out in antrim parish in 1840 tithe applotment books. Irelands tithe applotment books their value to family.
They are known as the tithe applotment books because the results of this land survey were originally compiled in nearly 2,000 handwritten books. Tithe applotment books for northern ireland, 18231828. With no complete census for ireland or northern ireland prior to 1901, researchers of irish ancestors are left with the few local censuses available or the title applotment books, which can be used for most of the country. Tithe applotment books tithes were an income tax on farming, usually about one tenth of the annual income. The national archives of ireland has today launched the tithe applotment books 18231837 online.
Date barony parish townland spelling in tithe book forename spelling of surname in tithe book surname standardised spelling acres roods perch. The tithe applotment books were transcribed and indexed by our partners, the genealogical society. Specifically looking for one surname in 4 neighbouring townlands near broughshane in glenravel. Tithe appltmt books 182338 irl by jerry mcafee august 18, 2000 at 11. From a genealogical point of view, the information recorded in the tithe books is quite basic, consisting typically of townland name, landholders name, area of land and tithes payable. A unique land survey taken as a way to determine the amount of tax payable by landholders to the church of ireland, the tithe applotment. County antrim genealogy antrim ancestry records online.
Tithe applotment records, antrim read 8809 times wyanga. Occupiers of land in the parish of kilfearagh tab spelling. Tithe applotment books of ireland, 18231838 ancestral. Data from the tithe applotment books covering the baronies. This county antrim genealogy site was last updated. The tithe applotment books are a collection of land valuations between 1823 and 1838 which are held by the public records office of northern ireland proni. If you are researching particular townlands or areas of this parish, then we suggest. Millican, milligan, millikan, milliken, millikin, mullican, mulliken, mullikin etc. In 1823 the system of tithes payable to the church of ireland was revised. The national archives of ireland has made the tithe applotment books, 182337 for all of ireland available for free to search or browse online, with images of the original records also available. As a result, it was necessary to carry out a valuation of the entire country, civil parish by civil parish, to determine how much would be payable by. Microfilm copies of the tithe books for the twentysix counties of the republic are available in nai, nli and via the lds family history library, with the exception of. For records covering the 26 counties that now make up the republic of ireland, the tithe applotment books can be viewed on the national archives of irelands.
Presented here is a list of the tithes for the parish of raloo from 176971. You can also search the tithe records by place, and view your ancestors. Data from the tithe applotment books covering the baronies of. For records covering the 26 counties that now make up the republic of ireland, the tithe applotment books can be viewed on the national archives of irelands free, dedicated genealogy website here. Only surname and townland for the civil parish was transcribe. Ireland householders index, county antrim over 10,000 nameswith no complete census for ireland or northern ireland prior to 1901, researchers of irish ancestors are left with the few local censuses available or the title applotment books, which can be used for most of the country. Unlike griffiths valuation they do not cover cities or towns. The tithe applotment books are available online, free of charge on the national archives of ireland website. Tithe applotment book explanation and index official. Multiplying the acreages in the tithe applotment books by 1.
Armagh civil parish, county armagh tithes applotments. The research team at irish genealogy hub add county antrim genealogy records on a regularly basis, so please keep checking for the latest uploads. Nov 29, 2019 northern irelands tithe applotment books go online the public record office of northern ireland has released its newly digitised collection of tithe applotment books online. Data from the tithe applotment books covering the baronies of cary, dunluce and kilconway in north antrim plus the barony of n.
The tithe applotments entries were transcribed by pat connors from the tithe applotment books index. Heritage world and the genealogical publishing company. County antrim, ireland, householders index, 1851, 1857. The tithe applotment books record the results of a unique land survey taken to determine the amount of tax payable by landholders to the church of ireland, the established church until 1869. The records contained in the tithe applotment books are arranged by townland and list the names of each land occupier, the size and quality of their land, and the tithe deemed payable. The tithe applotment books were compiled between 1823 and 1838 as a survey of land in each civil parish to determine the payment of tithes a religious tax. Detailed examination shows that the apparent gap in the archive is less serious. About county antrim, ireland, householders index, 1851, 1857. Below is information that was generously donated for public use. Prior to the tithe applotment books of the 1820s and 1830s tithe records are extremely rare. The collection, which covers all 32 of the counties of the island of ireland, is the first in a series of national archives records of genealogical interest to be digitised by the genealogical society of utah ie familysearch in partnership with the national archives and be placed online with free. The tithe applotment books 18231838 tithe was a tax levied on all agricultural land originally a tenth of produce excepting only church lands and glebes and urban areas and it was paid by leaseholders and occupiers of all religious denominations to the clergy of the established church of ireland. County antrim tithe applotment records 1823 to 1838 by civil parish aghagallon.
In other areas of the county, such as the townland of lisbunny in the parish of cumber upper. The population of ireland was recorded in 1841 as 8. List occupiers of irish land and church tithe owed to support the established church. Tithe applotment books now online at nai irishgenealogynews. In other areas of the county, such as the townland of lisbunny in the parish of. Ireland, tithe applotment books, 18051837 ancestry. These were used for the upkeep of the church of ireland and were paid from the time of the reformation. Tithe applotment books the composition act 1823 specified that tithes due to the established church, the church of ireland, which had hitherto been payable in kind, should now be paid in money.
The tithe applotment books are the first in a series of national archives records of genealogical interest to be digitised by the genealogical society of utah in partnership with the national archives, and placed online free to access. They record the amount of irish tithe, ie tax, due from each occupier of land, regardless of his religion, to support the clergy of the protestant church of ireland. This parish was formerly part of the lands of the abbey of derry and is described in lewiss topographical dictionary as extraparochial. Ireland, tithe applotment books, 18051837 database online. The tithe applotment books were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to establish the amount landholders should pay towards the upkeep of the church of ireland. The tithe applotment books, compiled between 1823 and 1838, are in the custody of the public record office of northern ireland.
Index to tithe applotment books for errigal keerogue parish, co. In addition, many books also record the landlords name and an assessment of the economic productivity of the land. National archives, dublin and public record office of. The tithe applotment books were compiled for the six counties that constitute presentday northern irelandantrim, armagh, derry, down. Because the results of this land survey were originally compiled in nearly 2,000 handwritten volumes, this resource is known to genealogists as the tithe applotment books. The taxable land in each parish was surveyed, giving the names of the occupiers of land in each townland, the acreage and. The tithe applotment books they were compiled between 1823 and 1837 in order to determine the amount which occupiers of agricultural holdings over one acre should pay in tithes to the church of ireland the main protestant church and the church established by the state until its disestablishment in 1871. Antrim tend to be in statute acres english acres or cunningham acres scots.
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