FindmyPast (www.findmypast.co.uk) has added a searchable index and images for the 1912 Ulster Covenant.
This province in the north of Ireland has seen considerable strife throughout its history. Bolstering our existing collection of Irish records, this new set sheds light on the lives of those involved in the bitter conflict over Irish independence.
On 28 September 1912, hundreds of thousands of people gathered to voice their opposition to Irish Home Rule. Many of these self-declared unionists hailed from what we now refer to as Northern Ireland, while some were from the South of the country, and others travelled from Britain and further afield. Men signed what was known as a 'Solemn Covenant', while women signed a 'Declaration'.
Within this brand-new set, you'll find the names of 223,543 men and 221,058 women who signed the Ulster Covenant. Although the records are index-only, you can view an image of each signature by following the link attached to each transcript.
Note that Covenant is freely searchable at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/search-archives-online/ulster-covenant
Chris
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