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The Family History Library has copies of this information on the following films: | The Family History Library has copies of this information on the following films: | ||
*Swansea and Brecon, Family History Library | *Swansea and Brecon, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104175}} | ||
*St. David’s, Family History Library | *St. David’s, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104176}} | ||
*St. Asaph, Family History Library | *St. Asaph, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104177}} | ||
*Bangor, Family History Library | *Bangor, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104177}} | ||
*Llandaff, Family History Library | *Llandaff, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104178}} | ||
*Monmouth, Family History Library | *Monmouth, Family History Library {{FHL|397652|title-id|disp=film 104178}} | ||
This information is organized by diocese and then alphabetically by parish. To find the name of the diocese for a specific parish, consult one of the gazetteers listed in [[Wales Gazetteers]] or the The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers in [[Wales Maps]]. | This information is organized by diocese and then alphabetically by parish. To find the name of the diocese for a specific parish, consult one of the gazetteers listed in [[Wales Gazetteers]] or the The Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers in [[Wales Maps]]. | ||
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You can also find the film numbers in: | You can also find the film numbers in: | ||
*''Marriage Bonds and Allegations, Register of Contents.'' Typescript; Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968. (Family History Library | *''Marriage Bonds and Allegations, Register of Contents.'' Typescript; Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1968. (Family History Library {{FHL|265267|title-id|disp=book 942.9 V25ab; film 599275 item 6}}.) | ||
=== Burials === | === Burials === | ||
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For further information on parish chest material, see: | For further information on parish chest material, see: | ||
*McLaughlin, Eve. ''Annals of the Poor.'' 3rd ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1986. (Family History Library | *McLaughlin, Eve. ''Annals of the Poor.'' 3rd ed. Solihull, England: Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd., 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 H6mev|disp=Book 942 H6mev}}.) | ||
*Tate, W. E. ''The Parish Chest''. 3rd ed. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore, 1969. (Family History Library | *Tate, W. E. ''The Parish Chest''. 3rd ed. Chichester, Sussex, England: Phillimore, 1969. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 K2t|disp=book 942 K2t.)}} | ||
=== Nonconformist Church Records === | === Nonconformist Church Records === | ||
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You can also find film numbers in: | You can also find film numbers in: | ||
*''General Register Office List of Non-Parochial Registers Main Series'' (Family History Library | *''General Register Office List of Non-Parochial Registers Main Series'' (Family History Library {{FHL|417684|title-id|disp=book 942 B4pro vol.42; film number 924800}}). Many names in these records are in the International Genealogical Index (IGI). | ||
Most Welsh nonconformist sects have historical societies and publish regular journals that can be extremely useful. Those in the Family History Library collection are found in the Place Search under: | Most Welsh nonconformist sects have historical societies and publish regular journals that can be extremely useful. Those in the Family History Library collection are found in the Place Search under: | ||
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For a history of the Welsh Baptists, see: | For a history of the Welsh Baptists, see: | ||
*Jones, David. ''Hanes Bedyddwyr yn Neheubarth Cymru (A History of the Baptists in South Wales).'' Caerfyrddin, Wales: Argraffwyd, 1839. (Family History Library | *Jones, David. ''Hanes Bedyddwyr yn Neheubarth Cymru (A History of the Baptists in South Wales).'' Caerfyrddin, Wales: Argraffwyd, 1839. (Family History Library {{FHL|375008|title-id|disp=film 994005}}.) | ||
*Breed, Geoffrey R. ''My Ancestors Were Baptists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1988. (Family History Library | *Breed, Geoffrey R. ''My Ancestors Were Baptists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1988. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 K23bg|disp=book 942 K23bg 1988}}.) | ||
The Independents baptized infants. The registers contain information similar to that recorded in Church of England christening registers. The Welsh Independents [Annibynwyr Cymraeg] are a very strong nonconformist sect. Their history is in: | The Independents baptized infants. The registers contain information similar to that recorded in Church of England christening registers. The Welsh Independents [Annibynwyr Cymraeg] are a very strong nonconformist sect. Their history is in: | ||
*Rees, Thomas, and John Thomas. ''Hanes Eglwysi Annibynol Cymru (History of the Independent Churches in Wales).'' 5 vols. Vols. 1–4 published by Liverpool, England: Argraffwyd yn Swyddfa y "Tyst Cymreig," 1871–75. Vol. 5 published by Dolgellau, Wales: Argraffwyd a Chyhoeddwyd gan William Hughes, 1891. (For vols. 1, 2, 5, see Family History Library | *Rees, Thomas, and John Thomas. ''Hanes Eglwysi Annibynol Cymru (History of the Independent Churches in Wales).'' 5 vols. Vols. 1–4 published by Liverpool, England: Argraffwyd yn Swyddfa y "Tyst Cymreig," 1871–75. Vol. 5 published by Dolgellau, Wales: Argraffwyd a Chyhoeddwyd gan William Hughes, 1891. (For vols. 1, 2, 5, see Family History Library {{FHL|374478|title-id|disp=film 994019 items 1–3}}; for vols. 3–4, see Family History Library {{FHL|374478|title-id|disp=film 1559405 items 3–4.)}} View a digital version with some English traslations on [http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/Indchapels.html#Vols '''Genuki'''].<br> | ||
*Clifford, D. J. H. ''My Ancestors Were Congregationalists in England & Wales: With a List of Registers.'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1992. (Family History Library | *Clifford, D. J. H. ''My Ancestors Were Congregationalists in England & Wales: With a List of Registers.'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1992. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 K23cd|disp=book 942 K23cd}}.) | ||
The Family History Library filmed before-1837 Presbyterian records from the Presbyterian Historical Society. The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined. For information and history about either denomination, contact: | The Family History Library filmed before-1837 Presbyterian records from the Presbyterian Historical Society. The Presbyterian and Congregational churches are now combined. For information and history about either denomination, contact: | ||
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For information on Presbyterians, see: | For information on Presbyterians, see: | ||
*Ruston, Alan R. ''My Ancestors Were English Presbyterians/Unitarians: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1993. (Family History Library | *Ruston, Alan R. ''My Ancestors Were English Presbyterians/Unitarians: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1993. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 K23ra|disp=book 942 K23ra}}.) | ||
*'''Dr. Williams’ Library.''' Many congregations did not keep consistent records. In January 1743 officials formed a central birth registry for Independents, Baptists, and Presbyterians called Dr. Williams’ Library. | *'''Dr. Williams’ Library.''' Many congregations did not keep consistent records. In January 1743 officials formed a central birth registry for Independents, Baptists, and Presbyterians called Dr. Williams’ Library. | ||
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A comprehensive history of the Welsh Wesleyan Sect is: | A comprehensive history of the Welsh Wesleyan Sect is: | ||
*Jones, Hugh. ''Hanes Wesleyaeth Gymreig (History of Welsh Wesleyans).'' 4 vols. Bangor, Wales: Llyfrfa Wesleyaidd, 1911–1913. (Family History Library | *Jones, Hugh. ''Hanes Wesleyaeth Gymreig (History of Welsh Wesleyans).'' 4 vols. Bangor, Wales: Llyfrfa Wesleyaidd, 1911–1913. (Family History Library {{FHL|374983|title-id|disp=film 994020}};). | ||
For historical material, contact: | For historical material, contact: | ||
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A useful guide for tracing Methodist ancestors is: | A useful guide for tracing Methodist ancestors is: | ||
*Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (Family History Library | *Leary, William. ''My Ancestors Were Methodists: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' 2nd ed. London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1990. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D27L|disp=book 942 D27L}} 1990.) | ||
The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and an index are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). To find the records in the Family History Library, look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | The Wesleyan Methodist Metropolitan Registry recorded over 10,000 Wesleyan Methodist births and baptisms that occurred between 1773 and 1838 throughout England, Wales, and elsewhere. The records and an index are on microfilm at the Family History Library and in the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). To find the records in the Family History Library, look in the Author/Title Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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For a valuable booklet on this subject, refer to: | For a valuable booklet on this subject, refer to: | ||
*Milligan, Edward H., and Malcolm J. Thomas. ''My Ancestors Were Quakers: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1983. (Family History Library | *Milligan, Edward H., and Malcolm J. Thomas. ''My Ancestors Were Quakers: How Can I Find Out More About Them?'' London, England: Society of Genealogists, 1983. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D27m|disp=book 942 D27m}}.) | ||
=== Church Record Indexes === | === Church Record Indexes === | ||
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To locate the chapel where a nonconformist family worshipped, you can use the following published list of chapels: | To locate the chapel where a nonconformist family worshipped, you can use the following published list of chapels: | ||
*Jones, Ieuan Gwynedd, and David Williams. ''The Religious Census of 1851: A Calendar of the Returns Relating to Wales.'' Cardiff, Wales: University of Wales Press, 1976, 1981. (Family History Library | *Jones, Ieuan Gwynedd, and David Williams. ''The Religious Census of 1851: A Calendar of the Returns Relating to Wales.'' Cardiff, Wales: University of Wales Press, 1976, 1981. (Family History Library {{FHL|The Religious Census of 1851%3A A Calendar of the Returns Relating to Wales.|title|disp=book 942.9 B4b}} no. 30 [South Wales] and 31 (North Wales); {{FHL|6054483|film|disp=fiche 6054483–4}}.) | ||
Chapel and denominational histories can help you gain a broad understanding of the chapels in a certain district. Most chapel or denominational histories are written in Welsh. | Chapel and denominational histories can help you gain a broad understanding of the chapels in a certain district. Most chapel or denominational histories are written in Welsh. | ||
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Wales has no single repository of church records although the records are usually available at a county record office or the National Library of Wales. Some sources describing the location or survival of church records are: | Wales has no single repository of church records although the records are usually available at a county record office or the National Library of Wales. Some sources describing the location or survival of church records are: | ||
*Rawlins, Bert J. ''The Parish Churches and Nonconformist Chapels of Wales: Their Records and Where to Find Them''. Vol. 1. Salt Lake City, Utah: Celtic Heritage Publishing, 1987. (Family History Library | *Rawlins, Bert J. ''The Parish Churches and Nonconformist Chapels of Wales: Their Records and Where to Find Them''. Vol. 1. Salt Lake City, Utah: Celtic Heritage Publishing, 1987. (Family History Library {{FHL|942.9 K2rp|disp=book 942.9 K2rp.)}} This is a complete guide to parish church records and nonconformist chapels up to 1851 (later for some sects). It covers the counties of Cardigan, Carmarthen, and Pembroke. | ||
*Williams, C. J., and J. Watts-Williams, comp. ''Cofrestri Plwyf Cymru (Parish Registers of Wales).'' Aberystwyth, Wales: National Library of Wales, 1986. (Family History Library | *Williams, C. J., and J. Watts-Williams, comp. ''Cofrestri Plwyf Cymru (Parish Registers of Wales).'' Aberystwyth, Wales: National Library of Wales, 1986. (Family History Library {{FHL|1011109|title-id|disp=book 942 V26ste}} v. 13.) This book lists all Welsh parish registers, providing the beginning and the ending dates of the registers, locations, and other details about them. | ||
*Ifans, Dafydd, ed. ''Cofrestri Anghydffurfiol Cymru (Nonconformist Registers of Wales).'' Aberystwith, Wales: National Library of Wales and Welsh County Archivists’ Group, 1994. (Family History Library | *Ifans, Dafydd, ed. ''Cofrestri Anghydffurfiol Cymru (Nonconformist Registers of Wales).'' Aberystwith, Wales: National Library of Wales and Welsh County Archivists’ Group, 1994. (Family History Library {{FHL|709745|title-id|disp=book 942.9 K23c}}.) | ||
The Internet is another way to access to some church records and indexes. There are lists of people on the Internet who volunteer to search various types of records in certain areas, free of charge. You can locate these lists through the GENUKI website at: | The Internet is another way to access to some church records and indexes. There are lists of people on the Internet who volunteer to search various types of records in certain areas, free of charge. You can locate these lists through the GENUKI website at: | ||
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*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp '''Family History Library Catalog''']. Use the "Place Search" or "Keyword Search" options. | *[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp '''Family History Library Catalog''']. Use the "Place Search" or "Keyword Search" options. | ||
*''Bishop’s Transcripts''. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1989. (Family History Library book 942.9 V27b; film | *''Bishop’s Transcripts''. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1989. (Family History Library book 942.9 V27b; film {{FHL|265095|title-id|disp=599276}}.) | ||
The Family History Library has some parish registers, parish register transcripts, bishop’s transcripts, and parish chest materials from the Church of Wales on film. The library also has microfilm copies of the nonconformist records deposited with the Public Record Office (see the "[[Wales Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section for the address). In addition, some of the nonconformist records at the National Library of Wales have been filmed.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 18-25.</ref> | The Family History Library has some parish registers, parish register transcripts, bishop’s transcripts, and parish chest materials from the Church of Wales on film. The library also has microfilm copies of the nonconformist records deposited with the Public Record Office (see the "[[Wales Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" section for the address). In addition, some of the nonconformist records at the National Library of Wales have been filmed.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 18-25.</ref> | ||