Burial Ground Plot Books / Registers
This series contains Burial Ground Plot Books (bound volumes) for several graveyards in county Galway.
The volumes record particulars relating to the deceased and dates of interments. The entries in some instances are for different Sections of the graveyards, such as Section A or B, thereafter recording the date of interment, plot number, name and address of deceased and age, in most cases religion and occupation are also included, together with the name of the plot owner.
Many registers include an index to the deceased.
The registers are arranged alphabetically.
Prior to circa 2003 plots could be pre-purchased, so in some instances the grave has been purchased in advance but not yet used.
The local burial ground caretaker retains the Registers for reference purposes until the Register is full and complete.
Following an initiative to recall from caretakers completed regisiters (plot books and registers of interment):
- 20 registers were returned in August 2002
- approx 130 more registers were collected by the Internal Auditor in 2004-2005 and deposited with the Archives.