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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Genealogy | [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Genealogy | ||
The term genealogy is used in this | The term genealogy is used in this article to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources can save you valuable time. However, they may contain inaccuracies, and you should verify the information found in them. | ||
=== Major Collections and Databases === | === Major Collections and Databases === | ||
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The International Genealogical Index for Wales can be difficult to use unless you understand a few points. The Welsh names in the International Genealogical Index have come from two main sources: a systematic extraction of the christenings, births, and marriages in church and chapel records and entries submitted by individual researchers. The Parish and Vital Records List is a list of the records and time periods that were systematically extracted. This list is available in print or microfiche formats at the Family History Library and in the Family History Centers. | The International Genealogical Index for Wales can be difficult to use unless you understand a few points. The Welsh names in the International Genealogical Index have come from two main sources: a systematic extraction of the christenings, births, and marriages in church and chapel records and entries submitted by individual researchers. The Parish and Vital Records List is a list of the records and time periods that were systematically extracted. This list is available in print or microfiche formats at the Family History Library and in the Family History Centers. | ||
Many Welsh people did not have surnames in much of the period covered by the International Genealogical Index. They used patronymics. For an explanation of patronymics (see | Many Welsh people did not have surnames in much of the period covered by the International Genealogical Index. They used patronymics. For an explanation of patronymics (see [[Wales Names, Personal]]). Other families had established surnames. In 1813, the Established Church in Wales started using a standard, printed form for their parish registers, which included a column for surname. This made it relatively easy to determine if the family was using patronymics. Before that date, there wasn’t a surname column, so there was no way to determine if "William the son of John Thomas" would grow up to be "William John," "William Jones," "William Thomas," or by another name. | ||
Welsh naming customs created a need to standardize the extraction of names for the International Genealogical Index. Before 1813, all births or christenings were extracted as a patronymic name, even though the family may have had an established surname. | Welsh naming customs created a need to standardize the extraction of names for the International Genealogical Index. Before 1813, all births or christenings were extracted as a patronymic name, even though the family may have had an established surname. | ||
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The Family History Library has some collections of Welsh genealogical material, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages as well as the research files of prominent genealogists. | The Family History Library has some collections of Welsh genealogical material, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages as well as the research files of prominent genealogists. | ||
The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections and a few published guides (see | The National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United Kingdom and Ireland lists major manuscript collections and a few published guides (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]]). | ||
The Golden Grove pedigrees are a large manuscript collection on film in the Family History Library (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=684167&disp=The+Golden+Grove+books+of+pedigrees%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 104349–52)]. They are indexed on film 104351 but require some time to search because of the way the index was compiled. | The Golden Grove pedigrees are a large manuscript collection on film in the Family History Library (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=684167&disp=The+Golden+Grove+books+of+pedigrees%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 104349–52)]. They are indexed on film 104351 but require some time to search because of the way the index was compiled. | ||
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*Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=929.142+M356g book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284].) This book continues those by Marshall and Whitmore. | *Barrow, Geoffrey B. ''The Genealogist’s Guide: An Index to Printed British Pedigrees and Family Histories, 1950–1975.'' London, England: Research Publishing, 1977. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=929.142+M356g book 929.142 M356g; fiche 6026284].) This book continues those by Marshall and Whitmore. | ||
A few collections are discussed in | A few collections are discussed in [[Wales Biography]] and [[Wales Nobility]]. | ||
Genealogical collections are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Genealogical collections are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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=== Research Coordination === | === Research Coordination === | ||
Many Welsh family history societies produce a "Directory of Member Interests" that lists members of their society and the surnames of families in which they are interested. For more information, see | Many Welsh family history societies produce a "Directory of Member Interests" that lists members of their society and the surnames of families in which they are interested. For more information, see [[Wales Societies]]. | ||
The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts. | The following publications show names and addresses of individuals and the family names they are researching. Using them may help you coordinate your research efforts. | ||
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The Guild of One Name Studies publishes a list of organizations that study specific surnames: | The Guild of One Name Studies publishes a list of organizations that study specific surnames: | ||
''Register of One-Name Studies''. 12th ed. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+D24re book 942 D24re 1996].)<ref> | ''Register of One-Name Studies''. 12th ed. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+D24re book 942 D24re 1996].)<ref>''[[Wales]] Research Outline''. (Salt Lake City: Intellectual Reserve, 2000), 36-39. NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits. | ||
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=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||