Hart or O'Hart?

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Hello there. I am trying to start tracing the Irish branch of my family, but really don't know where to start.

My grandfather was James Hart, although legend has it that he changed his name from O'Hart when he came to England sometime in the 1920s.

He was born in the Rathmines area of Dublin, 6 February 1894 and died in St. Albans, Hertfordshire 12 December 1945.

When he married my grandmother in 1929 in England, his father is listed as Patrick Hart (deceased) Master Builder.

If anyone has access to any census/parish record (Catholic) that could provide a clue, I would be most grateful.

Thanks, Jan 

[Ticker]

Hi Jan

A warm welcome to RootsChat! 

The following resources may be of help to you.

The General Register Office of Ireland

The Public Record Office of Northern Ireland

Irish Roots

The National Library of Ireland

Irish Genealogy

Genealogical Society of Ireland

Irish Ancestors

National Archives of Ireland

Perhaps you would like to have a look at these resources to see if there is anything that might help you.

Please come back with any further queries or to let us know how you get on.

You may wish to post something on the Irish Boards.

Best wishes

Ticker

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Thank you for your reply.

Now for some serious surfing!