Griffith’s Valuation and Sir Richard Griffith, the man who created it

If you have researched your Irish ancestors from the mid-19th century, chances are you have consulted Griffith’s Valuation. Known as the Primary Valuation of Tenements – in this case, tenements referred to any rented properties – this was a land survey carried out between 1847 and 1864 to determine the tax payable on every property … Read more "Griffith’s Valuation and Sir Richard Griffith, the…