Images can be viewed as 'png' (Portable Network Graphics) - a web optimised version of the scanned document, or 'DjVu' - an image of the original scanned document. The default setting opens images using Png. Some subjectivity has therefore been used in interpreting names and addresses.

In most cases the names are spelt as they were pronounced locally, rather than in conformity with the official standardised spelling. Townland names are affected in the same way and consistency is absent. This massive task was complicated by the fact that the handwriting varies in quality, with many of the signatures being difficult to read. Also, some were signed by the aged and infirm and in other cases members of the same family seem to have spelt their surnames in different ways. This database of names was created by transcribing nearly half a million original signatures. This allows you to further refine your search without having to retype the original search criteria. Once a set of results has been returned it is possible to select the 'Modify Search' button at the bottom of the results page. The default value of 10 can be changed up to a value of 50. You can specify the number of 'Results per Page' by selecting an alternative value from the drop-down menu. Selecting the 'Clear' button resets all search fields to their default values. Results can be organised into ascending or descending order. You can sort your search results alphabetically, by surname, forename, gender, address, parliamentary division, district, place of signing or agent in charge. Sort options are available on the search the covenant page.

This feature may help you to find a name or address when you are unsure of the spelling. For example, inputting 'Bally' in the address field will retrieve addresses such as Ballymena, Ballymoney, Ballycross. The wildcard feature is built into each of the following search fields: Wildcard searchĪ 'wildcard' feature has been built into the search facility. You may enter more than one search criterion. Refining your search is recommended in order to restrict results to a manageable number. For example, searching simply on surname for 'Wilson', returns more than 5,500 hits, but searching for surname 'Wilson' and forename 'Joseph' would return 106 hits.

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