Cornwall Compiled Genealogies: Difference between revisions

The Duchy of Cornwall is classified as a county of England by the government of the United Kingdom and has been considered, at least by the English, to be a part of England for many centuries. It is historically one of the six Celtic nations, and the people had their own language (Kernewek), a Brythonic Celtic language in the same group as Breton and Welsh. This was the language of most of the people until about 1600, but within the next 100 years, English became the main language of the people as the Cornish language died out. The language is still in limited use by some Cornish who are making an effort to keep the language alive, but it does not enjoy widespread use such as one sees with the Welsh language in Wales.  The history, culture, and identity of the Cornish as a unique people do create a number of issues in Cornish research that are different from other counties in England.  

There are many additional resources available on the internet with information about the history of Cornwall and the Cornish people that can be very helpful in genealogical research.  

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