The Elphin Diocesan Census was taken in 1749 at the behest of Edward Synge, Bishop of Elphin. This census covers 51 parishes in County Roscommon, nine parishes in County Galway, and 13 parishes in County Sligo. The returns are arranged by parish, townland, names of heads of household (some include the first name of the householder’s wife), religion, profession, number … Continue reading Elphin Diocesan Census 1749