Roots Ireland has significantly expanded its County Clare database by adding over 17,700 new birth, baptism, marriage, death, and graveyard records. This substantial addition is poised to assist genealogists and family history researchers in uncovering their Irish ancestry, particularly those with connections to County Clare.
The newly added records span various Roman Catholic parish registers, civil records, and graveyard inscriptions, covering a broad period from 1842 to 1997. The detailed breakdown of the records is as follows:
Marriages
- Roman Catholic:
- Ruan-Dysart (1846–1900) – 529 entries
Baptisms
- Roman Catholic:
- Flagmount (1842–1900) – 3,450 entries
Deaths
- Civil Records:
- Kilkee Civil (1864–1979) – 6,915 entries
- Feakle Civil (1864–1997) – 3,996 entries
Births
- Civil Records:
- Killaloe Civil (1893–1925) – 1,434 entries
Graveyard Inscriptions
- Quin Abbey – 579 entries
- Clooney – 260 entries
- St. Finghin’s Church – 186 entries
- Crusheen – 215 entries
- Kiltoola – 87 entries
- Inchicronan – 56 entries
Total entries: 17,701
These records offer a wealth of information for researchers. The Roman Catholic baptism and marriage records can reveal vital details such as parents’ names, sponsors, witnesses, and residences, which are crucial for constructing family trees and tracing lineage. The civil death records provide official documentation of deaths, including causes and family members, while the graveyard inscriptions can offer unique insights into family connections, dates, and personal epitaphs not found elsewhere.
The inclusion of these records is particularly valuable given the historical gaps and challenges often encountered in Irish genealogical research. With the addition of records from parishes like Ruan-Dysart and Flagmount, and civil records from areas such as Kilkee and Feakle, researchers have improved opportunities to locate ancestors who may have previously been difficult to trace due to missing or inaccessible records.
Roots Ireland remains committed to providing the most comprehensive collection of Irish genealogical data. Researchers interested in accessing the new Clare records can visit the County Clare section of the Roots Ireland website at https://rootsireland.ie/clare/. Users may need to log in or subscribe to access full records and utilise advanced search features.
For a complete and up-to-date list of sources available for County Clare, and to begin exploring these newly added records, please visit the Roots Ireland Clare database online.
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