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Some of these sources may have limited Welsh content.  
Some of these sources may have limited Welsh content.  
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=== Archives & libraries  ===
=== Archives & libraries  ===


*[[Image:Llgc logo.jpg]] [https://www.library.wales National Library of Wales] The home page for the largest historical archive in Wales.  
*[[Image:Llgc logo.jpg]] [http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=2 National Library of Wales] The home page for the largest historical archive in Wales.  
*[http://isys.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales ISYSweb Free Text Search] This allows for a keyword search of the manuscript collections. Try a search for a parish or farm name. In some cases a brief extract from the manuscript (such as a title deed) is included which may provide names, dates, places, relationships etc..  
*[http://isys.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales ISYSweb Free Text Search] This allows for a keyword search of the manuscript collections. Try a search for a parish or farm name. In some cases a brief extract from the manuscript (such as a title deed) is included which may provide names, dates, places, relationships etc..  
*[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/ Archives Network Wales] Descriptions of documents held by record offices, universities and other repositories in Wales.  
*[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/ Archives Network Wales] Descriptions of documents held by record offices, universities and other repositories in Wales.  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/advanced-search.aspx?tab=1 National Archives Access to Archives] Descriptions of records held at various archives but mainly in England.  
*[http://www.a2a.pro.gov.uk/ National Archives Access to Archives] Descriptions of records held at various archives but mainly in England.  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult.asp?lctry=Wales Archon Wales] Repositories in Wales.
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archon/searches/locresult.asp?lctry=Wales Archon Wales] Repositories in Wales.


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*[http://www.cwgc.org/ Commonwealth War Graves Commission] The "Debt of Honour Register" is the Commission's database listing the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars and the 23,000 cemeteries, memorials and other locations worldwide where they are commemorated.  
*[http://www.cwgc.org/ Commonwealth War Graves Commission] The "Debt of Honour Register" is the Commission's database listing the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars and the 23,000 cemeteries, memorials and other locations worldwide where they are commemorated.  
*[http://www.wargraves.info/ War Graves In Britain] - The intent of this organization is to create awareness of the local Commonwealth War graves in Great Britain and compile a record of untended war graves. Sparse content.
*[http://www.wargraves.info/ War Graves In Britain] - The intent of this organization is to create awareness of the local Commonwealth War graves in Great Britain and compile a record of untended war graves. Sparse content.
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]- links to Welsh cemeteries
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog www.familysearch.org] > Under the Catalog tab type the name of the parish or County next to the Place-names box > click the link to Cemeteries.


=== Census  ===
=== Census  ===


*[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry] Commercial genealogy site  
*[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry] Commercial genealogy site  
*[http://www.findmypast.com/ findmypast] Commercial UK Genealogy Site  
*[http://www.findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] Commercial UK Genealogy Site  
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/category-1200/uk-ireland-census MyHertage] ($) 1841 - 1939 U.K. & Ireland Census 
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Wales 1861, 1881, and 1891 census indexes at WorldVitalRecords]
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.com/uki/ Rootsweb] General UK genealogy site.  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GenUKI] General UK & IRL genealogy information  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GenUKI] General UK & IRL genealogy information  
*[http://jefferyknaggs.com/RNShips.html 1901 Census index of Royal Navy Ships] An index of ships that were at sea or in ports on March 31, 1901, the day the 1901 census was taken.  
*[http://freecen.rootsweb.com/ FreeCen] This project aims to provide a "free-to-view" on-line searchable database of the 19th century census returns for Wales, Scotland & England.
*[http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/UK/ Jews in Welsh Censuses] Searchable databases for Jews living in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jeffery.knaggs/RNShips.html 1901 Census index of Royal Navy Ships] An index of ships that were at sea or in ports on March 31, 1901, the day the 1901 census was taken.  
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php The Genealogist]- Includes indexes and images. Can do a family forename search.
*[http://www.jewishgen.org/databases/UK/ Jews in Welsh Censuses] Searchable databases for Jews living in Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
* [https://www.freecen.org.uk/ '''FreeCEN'''] - Welsh Census records. Free online access
*[http://www.origins.net/BritishOrigins/Users/BOUserHome.aspx British Origins]- Indexes and images for censuses 1841; 1861-1871
*[http://www.censusfinder.com/ Census Finder]- Free transcripts of some Wales census records.


=== Church records  ===
=== Church records  ===


*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales]  
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales]  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=1986311 www.familysearch.org- ]- Indexed Church of Wales Church Records with links to images on Findmypast.co.uk.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Catalog for church records through familysearch.org] "Search by place name"
*[https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search www.familysearch.org] > Catalog search by the place name. 
*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/search/parish-records/baptisms Findmypast.co.uk Commercial Website that has indexed church records]
*[http://search.findmypast.co.uk/search-united-kingdom-records-in-birth-marriage-death-and-parish-records www.findmypast.co.uk]- Commercial website that has indexed church records.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1783957 Indexed Church Records births and baptisms 1541-1907 through familysearch]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1783957 www.familysearch.org]-Indexed Church Records births and baptisms 1541-1907
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1584962 Indexed Church Records deaths and burials 1586-1885 through familysearch]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1584962 www.familysearch.org]-Indexed Church Records deaths and burials 1586-1885  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1584961 Indexed Church Records Marriages 1541-1900 through familysearch]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1584961 www.familysearch.org]-Indexed Church Records Marriages 1541-1900
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1666142 England and Wales non-conformist Indexes 1567-1837and later through familysearch]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1666142 www.familysearch.org]-England and Wales non-conformist Indexes 1567-1837and later
*[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ The official Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial BMD's Service Pay website]
*[http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/ www.bmdregisters.co.uk]- The official Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial BMD's Service Pay website  
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php The Genealogist with both church and non-conformist records: Commercial Website]
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk]- Includes both Church of Wales and nonconformist church records. 
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/ GenUKI]  
* '''[https://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG]''' - Welsh Parish and Non-Conformist Registers. Free online access
*[http://website.lineone.net/%7Egsward/pages/bapt5.html Particular Baptist Ministers in Baptist Magazine 1811]
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]  
*[http://www.history.ac.uk/fasti/ Directories - Fasti Ecclesiastae Anglicanae]  
*[http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~hughwallis/genealogy/IGIBatchNumbers/CountryWales.htm#PageTitle Hugh Wallis' IGI Batch Numbers for Wales]  
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountryWales.htm#PageTitle Hugh Wallis' IGI Batch Numbers for Wales]  
*[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 Ancestry.co.uk Commercial website that has indexed church records]
*[http://search.ancestry.co.uk/search/db.aspx?dbid=1352 Ancestry.co.uk Commercial website that has indexed church records]  
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.com/uki/ Rootsweb]
*[http://isys.llgc.org.uk/ Wales Marriage Bonds Application search 1616-1837 online]  
*[http://isys.llgc.org.uk/ Wales Marriage Bonds Application search 1616-1837 online]  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1392564 Some Glamorgan Church marriages indexed]  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1392564 Some Glamorgan Church marriages indexed]  
*[http://www.freereg.org.uk FreeReg]<br>
*[http://www.freereg.org.uk FreeReg]  
*Note that Monmouthshire is incorrectly listed in England on familysearch!


=== Churches &amp; Chapels  ===
=== Churches &amp; Chapels  ===


*Accessing Church of England/Wales Church Records see above Church Records  
*Accessing Church of England/Wales Church Records see above Church Records&nbsp;
*[http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/ The Church in Wales]  
*[http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/ The Church in Wales]  
*[http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/chapels/ Chapel Recording Project of Welsh Chapels]  
*[http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/chapels/ Chapel Recording Project of Welsh Chapels]  
*[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/churches.htm Church Photographs from the north-east]  
*[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk/churches/index.html Church Photographs from the north-east]  
*[http://www.capeli.org.uk/ The Chapels Heritage Society]
*[http://www.capeli.org.uk/ The Chapels Heritage Society]
*[http://steve.pickthall.users.btopenworld.com/pci/4.html The Parish Clerk Index]


=== Civil registration  ===
=== Civil registration  ===
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*[http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ General Register Office] '''<u>Ordering</u>''' Certificates  
*[http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/ General Register Office] '''<u>Ordering</u>''' Certificates  
*[http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/ FreeBMD Civil Registration] <u>'''Indexes'''</u> to Certificates
*[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry] <u>'''Indexes'''</u> Commercial genealogy site with indexes to certificates  
*[http://www.ancestry.co.uk/ Ancestry] <u>'''Indexes'''</u> Commercial genealogy site with indexes to certificates  
*[http://www.findmypast.com/ findmypast] <u>'''Indexes'''</u> Commercial genealogy site with indexes to certificates  
*[http://www.findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] <u>'''Indexes'''</u> Commercial genealogy site with indexes to certificates  
* [https://www.freecen.org.uk/]'''[https://www.freebmd.org.uk FreeBMD]''' -  '''<u>Indexes</u>''' Welsh BMD registration database. Free online access
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/bmd/bmd_index.php The Genealogist.co.uk] <u>'''Indexes'''</u>'''<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1323121997886_102" />''' Commercial Genealogical site with indexes to certificates
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/esignup.php?from=%2Fbmd%2Fbmd_index.php The Genealogist.co.uk] <u>'''Indexes'''</u>Commercial Genealogical site with indexes to certificates


Certificate Ordering from local Superintendent Registrar  
'''Certificate Ordering from local Superintendent Registrar'''


*[http://www.northwalesbmd.org.uk/ NorthWalesBMD] <u>'''Indexes and certificates'''</u>  
*[http://www.northwalesbmd.org.uk/bmd_welcome.html NorthWalesBMD] <u>'''Indexes and certificates'''</u>  
*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/ Registration Districts in Wales]  
*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/ Registration Districts in Wales]  
*[https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/civreg/RegOffice/RegOffice2 Local Registrars in England and Wales, address, phone numbers, websites and e-mail]
*[http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/regoff.html#822 Local Registrars in England and Wales, address, phone numbers, websites and e-mail]


=== Court records  ===
=== Court records  ===
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*[http://www.genuki.org.uk www.genuki.org.uk]- Includes links to Wale directories  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk www.genuki.org.uk]- Includes links to Wale directories  
*[http://www.historicaldirectories.org www.historicaldirectories.org]- Includes free images of directories for Wales.  
*[http://www.historicaldirectories.org www.historicaldirectories.org]-&nbsp;Includes free images of directories for Wales.&nbsp;


=== Emigrants &amp; Immigrants ===
=== Emigrant &amp; Immigrant ===


*[https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/ Ellis Island, New York]- Those entering New York City from 1892-1956.
*[http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/ EllisIsland, New York]  
*[http://www.immigrantships.net/ Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild]- Volumes of passenger lists from all over the world
*[http://www.immigrantships.net/ Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild]  
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]- A database of 20,000 Welsh sea merchants.
*[http://www.bisa.btinternet.co.uk/layout.htm Brits in South America]  
*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/passengerListPersonSearchStart.action?redef=0 www.findmypast.co.uk]- Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles, 1890-1960
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=40 www.ancestry.com]- Includes many passenger lists of those coming into the United States and Canada. Also includes passengers lists of those returning to visit the British Isles from 1878-1960, passport applications, naturalization records, border crossing records, ship pictures and descriptions, etc. <br>
*[http://www.ancestorsonboard.com/ www.ancestorsonboard.com]- Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles, 1890-1960<br>
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ www.immigrants.byu.edu]- Tracks Latter-day Saint converts on ships migrating to America.<br>


=== Family History Societies  ===
=== Family&nbsp;History Societies  ===


*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ Genuki Wales] - County listing of Welsh Family History Societies.
*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/FHS-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/FHS-INDEX.htm]-&nbsp;County listing of Welsh Family&nbsp;History Societies.&nbsp;
*[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk Clwyd FHS]- Flintshire, Denbighshire, and east Merionethshire  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk www.genuki.org.uk]-&nbsp;County listing of&nbsp;Welsh Family&nbsp;History&nbsp;Societies.&nbsp;
*[http://www.dyfedfhs.org.uk Dyfed FHS]- Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire  
*[http://clwydfhs.org.uk http://clwydfhs.org.uk]-&nbsp;Flintshire, Denbigshire, and Merionethshire (includes parish info).
*[https://www.glamfhs.org.uk/ Glamorgan FHS] - Glamorgan  
*[http://dyfedfhs.org.uk http://dyfedfhs.org.uk]-&nbsp;Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire (includes parish info).
*[https://gwentfhs.org.uk/ Gwent FHS]- Monmouthshire and a small part of Breconshire.  
*[http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsglfhs/ http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsglfhs/]- Glamorgan  
*[http://www.powysfhs.org.uk/ Powys FHS]- Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire and Breconshire.  
*[http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsgfhs/ http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlsgfhs/]- Monmouthshire and small part of Brecon.  
*[http://www.gwyneddfhs.org Gwynedd FHS]- Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, and parts of Denbighshire and Merionethshire  
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlspfhs http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wlspfhs]- Montgomeryshire, Radnorshire, and Breconshire.  
*[http://home.freeuk.net/montgensoc/index.htm Montgomeryshire Genealogy Society] - Montgomeryshire
*[http://gwyneddfhs.org http://gwyneddfhs.org]-&nbsp;Anglesey, Caernarfonshire, and parts of Denbighshire and Merionethshire.&nbsp;
*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/FHS-INDEX.htm Ancestor Search Wales]- County listing of Welsh Family History Societies
*[http://home.freeuk.net/montgensoc/index.htm http://home.freeuk.net/montgensoc/index.htm]-&nbsp;Montgomeryshire&nbsp;


=== Gazetteers  ===
=== Gazetteers  ===
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*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geogdata/ngw/home.htm National Gazetteer of Wales]  
*[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geogdata/ngw/home.htm National Gazetteer of Wales]  
*[http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/chapels/ Welsh Chapels]  
*[http://www.rcahmw.gov.uk/chapels/ Welsh Chapels]  
*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/ Vision of Britain]  
*[http://steve.pickthall.users.btopenworld.com/pci/4.html The Parish Clerk Index]
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]  
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Wales]
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.aspx?pubid=371 Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Wales]


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*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales]  
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk/ National Library of Wales]  
*[https://www.peoplescollection.wales/users/2889 Gathering the Jewels] at NLW  
*[http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/ Gathering the Jewels] at NLW  
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/family.shtml Welsh Family History] at BBC Wales  
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/history/sites/themes/family.shtml Welsh Family History] at BBC Wales  
*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]  
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]  
*[http://www.genealogy-of-uk.com/Wales Genealogy Wales]  
*[http://www.genealogy-of-uk.com/Wales Genealogy Wales]  
*[http://www.100welshheroes.com/en/homepage 100 Welsh Heroes]  
*[http://www.100welshheroes.com/en/homepage 100 Welsh Heroes]  
*[http://www.burkes-peerage.net/sites/peerageandgentry/sitepages/home.asp Burke's Peerage]
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet]  
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet]  
*[http://www.stirnet.com/main/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=79 Stirnet Limited: Families Database: Index] (unfettered access requires fee or significant data contribution; manually search index for surnames of interest)  
*[http://home.clara.net/daibevan/LookupExch/LEWales.html Wales Lookup Exchange,a genealogy help page]
*Welsh Resources and Help pages [http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=119.0 RootsChat Welsh Resources and Help pages. (Free)].
*[http://www.aber.ac.uk/aberonline/en/archive/2006/11/uwa11506/ Bartrum's Welsh Pedigrees] Dr. P. C. Bartrum's Welsh Pedigrees are being computerized by Aberystwyth University's Department of Welsh
*[http://www.stirnet.com/main/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=79 Stirnet Limited: Families Database: Index] (unfettered access requires fee or significant data contribution; manually search index for surnames of interest)


=== Heraldry  ===
=== Heraldry  ===


*[http://www.burkes-peerage.net/sites/peerageandgentry/sitepages/home.asp Burke's Peerage]
*[http://www.castlewales.com/listings.html Nobility - Indexes Castle Index]
*[http://www.castlewales.com/listings.html Nobility - Indexes Castle Index]


=== Latter-day Saint Sources  ===
=== LDS&nbsp;Sources  ===
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*[http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ Welshmormon.byu.edu]- Early converts to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Wales during the 19th century who migrated to America. May include journal entries, biographies, pictures, etc.
*Welshmormon.byu.edu-
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu]-Tracks Latter-day Saint converts in ships migrating across the ocean to America.
*immigrants.byu.edu-  
*[https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ Mormon Overland Trail, 1847-1868.] A list of Latter-day Saint pioneer families and individuals who migrated to Utah across the plains. Includes trail excerpts. 
*[http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch http://lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch]-  
*[http://www.dupinternational.org www.dupinternational.org]- Contains submitted histories, biographies, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors. 
*[http://www.dupinternational.org www.dupinternational.org]-&nbsp;
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/family-trees trees] Community Trees are lineage-linked genealogies from specific time periods &amp; places around the world. It includes 308,327 individuals from early Welsh pedigrees. Add the "Submission ID" MMDR-CFK for the Welsh pedigrees at the bottom of the search page.
*[http://histfam.familysearch.org http://histfam.familysearch.org]-&nbsp;  
*[http://lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd/ lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd]- Early Latter-day Saint missionary journals.
*lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd- &nbsp;


=== Jews  ===
=== Jews  ===
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=== Maps  ===
=== Maps  ===


*[http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Maps - Get a map from Ordnance Survey]  
*[http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Maps - Get a map from Ordnance Survey]
*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/index.jsp www.visionofbritain.org.uk]- Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales; inludes various maps<br>
*[http://www.british-history.ac.uk/ www.british-history.ac.uk]- Topographical Dictionary of Wales; includes various maps<br>
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Includes links to maps


=== Merchant marines  ===
=== Merchant marines  ===


*[https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/lloyds-register-of-ships-online Lloyd's Ship Register index]  
*[http://www.reach.net/%7Esc001198/Lloyds.htm Lloyd's Ship Register index]  
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]


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*[http://www.ageofnelson.org/ Napoleonic War Naval Indexes]  
*[http://www.ageofnelson.org/ Napoleonic War Naval Indexes]  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/trafalgarancestors/ The National Archives Trafalgar ancestors]  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/trafalgarancestors/ The National Archives Trafalgar ancestors]  
*[http://www.wargraves.info/ War Graves In Britain]  
*[http://www.wargraves.info/ War Graves In Britain]
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/our-online-records.htm The National Archives]- Includes British military records online.
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/default.htm The National Archives]- Guides for finding your British military ancestor
*[http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/search-menu/armed-forces-and-conflict MyFindPast]- Includes British military records including Britsh Army Service Records, 1760-1915.


=== Names - Geographical  ===
=== Names - Geographical  ===


*[https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/resources/historical-map-resources/welsh-glossary-intro.html Ordnance Survey guide to Welsh place names]
*[http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/freefun/didyouknow/placenames/welshintro.html Ordnance Survey guide to Welsh place names]


=== Names - Personal  ===
=== Names - Personal  ===
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=== Newspapers  ===
=== Newspapers  ===


*The Cambrian was an English newpaper published from 1804 to 1930. Swansea library has made an index which is searchable online. Visit the [http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5673 Cambrian Index].
*The Cambrian was an English newpaper published from 1804 to 1930. Swansea library has made an index which is searchable online. Visit the [http://www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5673 Cambrian Index].
*[http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk] A growing collection of British newspapers. Currently includes some newspapers for Clwyd (covering Denbighshire &amp; Flintshire; 1850-1949), Gwynedd (covering Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire; 1800-1949), and South Glamorgan- 1850-1949.


=== Nobility  ===
=== Nobility  ===
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=== Repositories  ===
=== Repositories  ===


*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm]- Listings of County Record Offices in Wales.
*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/FHS-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/FHS-INDEX.htm]- Listings of County Record Offices in&nbsp;Wales.&nbsp;
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk www.genuki.org.uk]- Listings of County Record Offices in Wales.  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk www.genuki.org.uk]- Listings of County Record Offices in Wales.  
*[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/ http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/]- Catalog of archives, record offices, and universities.  
*[http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/ http://www.archivesnetworkwales.info/]- Catalog of archives, record offices, and universities.
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk www.llgc.org.uk]- The National Library of Wales. The main repository for Wales.<br>
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk www.llgc.org.uk]- The National Library of Wales. The main repository for Wales.  
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=== Wills/Probates  ===
=== Wills/Probates  ===


*<span id="1349801019718S" style="display: none;"> </span>[https://www.library.wales/information-for/family-historians/records/wills-and-probate-records/ Wills and Probate Records] - Wales Wills '''pre-1858'''; indexes and images 
*[http://www.llgc.org.uk <span id="1349801019718S" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>www.llgc.org.uk] -  
*[http://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com]- Wales Wills '''post-1857'''; indexes
*[http://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com]-  
*[https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]- Online abstracts of Wales wills 1544-1854
*[http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]-  
*[[Main Page|wiki.familysearch.org]]- &gt; type Principal Probate Registry. Links to microfilm numbers at the FamilySearch Library. Also includes links to a great website to assist in determining the correct FS Library film from the District Probate Registries.
*wiki.familysearch.org-  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
*wwwlnationalarchives.gov.uk-  
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/search/wills/pcc/ thegenealogist.co.uk]- Indexes and images to wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.<span id="1349801019333E" style="display: none;"> </span>
*thegenealogist.co.uk- <span id="1349801019333E" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>
 
=== Website links to other Welsh records  ===
 
*[http://www.walesgenweb.com/  Wales GenWeb]
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/uk/wls/ www.cyndislist.com]
*[http://www.ukisearch.com/wales.html http://www.ukisearch.com/wales.html]
 
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== Welsh Language Translation  ==
 
*Translate Welsh Documents[http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=119.0 RootsChat Welsh Help pages. (Free)].


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Gotoarrow.png Wales Gotoarrow.png Websites

Some of these sources may have limited Welsh content.

Archives & libraries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission The "Debt of Honour Register" is the Commission's database listing the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars and the 23,000 cemeteries, memorials and other locations worldwide where they are commemorated.
  • War Graves In Britain - The intent of this organization is to create awareness of the local Commonwealth War graves in Great Britain and compile a record of untended war graves. Sparse content.

Census[edit | edit source]

Church records[edit | edit source]

Churches & Chapels[edit | edit source]

Civil registration[edit | edit source]

These online indexes to order certificates are the best and easiest way to obtain a birth, marriage, or death certificate 1 July 1837-present. Just "click" below and see what you can find.

Certificate Ordering from local Superintendent Registrar

Court records[edit | edit source]

Dictionaries[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigrant & Immigrant[edit | edit source]

Family History Societies[edit | edit source]

Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

General Welsh Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Heraldry[edit | edit source]

LDS Sources[edit | edit source]

Jews[edit | edit source]

Maps[edit | edit source]

Merchant marines[edit | edit source]

Military records[edit | edit source]

Names - Geographical[edit | edit source]

Names - Personal[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

  • The Cambrian was an English newpaper published from 1804 to 1930. Swansea library has made an index which is searchable online. Visit the Cambrian Index.

Nobility[edit | edit source]

Occupations[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Repositories[edit | edit source]

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Wills/Probates[edit | edit source]

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