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    1. Re: [IRL-CARLOW] Records Accuracy
    2. Susie Warren
    3. We are so lucky to have access to these records however it is worth bearing in mind that the recorder of the original record in the register sometimes spelt the name as it sounded and not as we spell it today. EG: Dowzer, Dowser, Dowzard all recorded by the same clergyman; and he was educated at TCD. So you need to look at a variety of spellings when searching. Burges, Burgess for the same couple in the Tullow records to name another one. If you just bring up the Tullow or anyother register and just scroll through the entries you will see howover time the spellings of the same name can vary. I have also discovered there are a number of entries which I have previously recorded from the Register which are missing from the latest internet data base which is a shame but understandable for such a huge task. It is a very good idea to look at the original record available and what a privilage to actually have access to these orignal records. I travelled to Dublin especially look at some of these parish registers and now they are available on the internet!! What progress in 10 years. Imagine what the next ten years will bring us. The Carlow Newspapers for one!!! Although I was told it would be June 2010 it now seems it will be 2011 all going well. I can't wait as I have already found some great information in the papers I looked at on mirco film at the Carlow Library. Happy hunting. Susie

    06/23/2010 06:31:29