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How do i find birth certs??

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Unknown Report 21 Feb 2006 20:48

Before 1854ish (I think) in Ireland, there are no birth certs, only baptism records, which would be in the relevant parish registers. Have you looked on the IGI? nell

Clairebell

Clairebell Report 21 Feb 2006 20:32

Hello lovely people, i have got as far back as 1811c and being very new to this i do not know where to go next?? The only thing i have is my GGGgrandads name and approx year of birth and that it was in Ireland, i cannot see any light at the end of this tunnel. Any tips or know hows very much appreciated from all the experts out there!! Claire x