Basics of Welsh Research
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Basics of Welsh Research
Names
John Mary
David Margaret
Thomas Hannah
Evan Matilda
William Sarah
Edward Elizabeth
Patronymics
• Mab or ab or ap = son of
• Ferch or verch = daughter of
• In South Wales ab or ap was not always used
Examples
• Evan Rees ap John
• David Thomas Howell
• David Williams
• Matilda vch John
Naming Pattern
PLACE-NAMES
Jurisdictions
Diocese & Parish are critical
Find & Use Detailed Maps
Records in Welsh
• Nonconformist records
• Chapel histories
• Monumental inscriptions
• Periodicals
NONCONFORMITY
PARISH REGISTERS
Key Dates in Welsh Family History
• 1538 christening, marriage and burial records begin
• 1597 Bishop’s transcripts begin
• 1754 pre-printed forms for marriages
• 1813 pre-printed forms used for christenings & burials
• 1837 civil registration
• 1841 census records begin, done every ten years
Findmypast.com
Pre 1813 burial (1750)
Post 1813 burial
Marriages
Marriages
• Marriages are indexed well and serve as a good finding tool
• Get your bearings by using maps
– Map of the country• https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Wales
– Map of the county showing all parishes• The book Atlas and Index of Parish Registers• Order one of the three maps for Wales at
http://www.ihgs.ac.uk/shop/contents/ihgsmaps/ihgsparishmaps/index.html?action=page&id=2
Start with a marriage index
• FindMyPast has many Welsh parish registers at https://www.findmypast.com/ or use FindMyPastfor free at a FamilySearch Center
• A list of county based indexes is at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Wales_Marriage_Indexes_Before_1837
Marriages pre 1754
Details to watch for 1754-1837
Post 1836 Parish Register
Some details are the same as before 1837
Some details are new
Christenings
Christenings often show:
• child’s given name
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
Sometimes included:
• Family residence such as the village, street or farm name
• Father’s occupation
Post 1812 parish register christening
Bishop’s Transcript
CIVIL REGISTRATION
David Thomas Howell Death Notice
On the 11th inst., aged 75 years, Mr. David Thomas Howell, landlord of the Star Public house, Llanguicke. He was for many years a consistent member of the Independents, and was highly esteemed and beloved by all who knew him.
CENSUS RECORDS
PROBATE RECORDS
RECORD SUPPLEMENTS / SUBSTITUTES
Monumental Inscriptions
Supplement other records
Strategies for Success
• Kill off your ancestor
• Find your ancestor in every census
• Always search both the Parish Registers and Bishop’s Transcripts
Strategies for Success
• Use indexes
• Don’t trust indexes
• Watch for patronymics:David Thomas Howell is a clue
Basics of Welsh Research