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==Online Resources== | ==Online Resources== | ||
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/search/simple Immigrant Ancestors Project] | *'''1819-1931''' [http://immigrants.byu.edu/search/simple Immigrant Ancestors Project] | ||
*[[Wales Religious Newspapers & Periodicals|Welsh American religious newspapers and periodicals]] | *'''1818-1904''' [[Wales Religious Newspapers & Periodicals|Welsh American religious newspapers and periodicals]] | ||
*'''1790-1950''' | *'''1790-1950''' {{FSC|278293|item|disp=British immigrants in industrial America, 1790-1950}} at FamilySearch Catalog | ||
*'''1865''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_(ship)#1865_settlers List of Settlers who sailed on the Mimosa to Patagonia in 1865] | |||
*'''1865''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimosa_(ship)#1865_settlers List of Settlers who sailed on the Mimosa in 1865] | *'''1891-1922''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62598 UK, Registers and Indexes of Births, Marriages and Deaths of Passengers and Seamen at Sea, 1891-1922] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | ||
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If the individual emigrated after 1 July 1837, you may find the place of origin by using the nationwide indexes to births, marriages, and deaths (see [[Wales Civil Registration|Wales Civil Registration]]). There is no complete nationwide index to birth, marriage, or death records before 1837. The International Genealogical Index and local marriage indexes are partial indexes that you may try before searching emigration records. | If the individual emigrated after 1 July 1837, you may find the place of origin by using the nationwide indexes to births, marriages, and deaths (see [[Wales Civil Registration|Wales Civil Registration]]). There is no complete nationwide index to birth, marriage, or death records before 1837. The International Genealogical Index and local marriage indexes are partial indexes that you may try before searching emigration records. | ||
Sometimes it is possible to | Sometimes it is possible to deduce where an immigrant originated through [[Surname Distribution Maps|surname distribution maps]]. | ||
For further information about finding the origins of immigrant ancestors, see [[Tracing Immigrant Origins]]. | For further information about finding the origins of immigrant ancestors, see [[Tracing Immigrant Origins]]. | ||
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*'''Military personnel.''' Upon discharge, soldiers serving overseas were offered land or other inducements to settle in the colony where they were serving. This was a common practice in Australia from 1791, in Canada from 1815, and in New Zealand from 1844. | *'''Military personnel.''' Upon discharge, soldiers serving overseas were offered land or other inducements to settle in the colony where they were serving. This was a common practice in Australia from 1791, in Canada from 1815, and in New Zealand from 1844. | ||
*'''Latter-day Saints.''' About 1840, thousands of Welsh members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. The website [ | *'''Latter-day Saints.''' About 1840, thousands of Welsh members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emigrated to the United States. Most settled in Utah. The website [http://welshmormonhistory.org/ Welsh Mormon History] has great details, pictures and journals on thousands of Welsh emigrants. | ||
==Records of Welsh Immigrants in Their Destination Countries== | ==Records of Welsh Immigrants in Their Destination Countries== | ||
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Usually, you will find the best information about your immigrant ancestor in the country he or she immigrated to. You may find the immigrant’s name, place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | Usually, you will find the best information about your immigrant ancestor in the country he or she immigrated to. You may find the immigrant’s name, place of origin, occupation, and age. Knowing an approximate date and port of arrival or ship name will probably help you search immigration records. | ||
Naturalization records in the destination country may be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. Search the Wiki for the country where they went and the word "Naturalization." Most immigration records at the | Naturalization records in the destination country may be an excellent source for determining your ancestor’s place of origin. Search the Wiki for the country where they went and the word "Naturalization." Most immigration records at the FamilySearch Library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;[COUNTRY or STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;[COUNTRY or STATE] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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Most Welsh immigrants to the United States arrived at New York. Immigrant lists are the main source of information on those arriving in the United States. More than 1,000 lists are indexed in an ongoing series by: | Most Welsh immigrants to the United States arrived at New York. Immigrant lists are the main source of information on those arriving in the United States. More than 1,000 lists are indexed in an ongoing series by: | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981–. ( | *Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981–. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|973 W32p|disp=book 973 W32p}}.) | ||
A bibliography of over 2,500 published lists is: | A bibliography of over 2,500 published lists is: | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Bibliography, 1538–1900.'' 2d ed. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. ( | *Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Bibliography, 1538–1900.'' 2d ed. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1988. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|973 W33p|disp=book 973 W33p 1988}}.) | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has post-1820 passenger lists for most U.S. ports. Most are indexed. For further information, see [[United States Genealogy|United States]]. | ||
A few books about Welsh arrivals are also available, such as: | A few books about Welsh arrivals are also available, such as: | ||
*Browning, Charles H. ''Welsh Settlement of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wm. J. Campbell, 1912. ( | *Browning, Charles H. ''Welsh Settlement of Pennsylvania.'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wm. J. Campbell, 1912. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|98940|title-id|disp=974.8 F2bc}}.) | ||
To locate other books on immigration to the United States, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | To locate other books on immigration to the United States, look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
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===India=== | ===India=== | ||
Many British subjects went to East India for trade or to settle. Until 1834, no British subject could go to India without permission from the East India Company. The | Many British subjects went to East India for trade or to settle. Until 1834, no British subject could go to India without permission from the East India Company. The FamilySearch Library has some records from the India Office Library. Original records are deposited at the British Library, Oriental and India Office Collection (see [[Wales Military Records|Wales Military Records]]. | ||
===Canada=== | ===Canada=== | ||
From 1815 to 1850 Canada was the one of the primary destinations of Welsh emigrants. Before 1900, most immigrants arrived in Quebec City or Halifax. Passenger lists into Canada are rare before 1865. Microfilm copies of lists from 1865 to 1900 are at the | From 1815 to 1850 Canada was the one of the primary destinations of Welsh emigrants. Before 1900, most immigrants arrived in Quebec City or Halifax. Passenger lists into Canada are rare before 1865. Microfilm copies of lists from 1865 to 1900 are at the FamilySearch Library. See [[Canada Emigration and Immigration|Canada Emigration and Immigration]] for further information. | ||
Welsh Patagonians and Canada. The article consists of a list of Welsh Patagonians who went to Quebec via Liverpool. | Welsh Patagonians and Canada. The article consists of a list of Welsh Patagonians who went to Quebec via Liverpool. The list gives name, age, occupation, nationality, birth place and destination. This is a passenger list of the Allen Line Steamer 'Numidian' 12 June 1902, illustrated with a photo taken at Liverpool and one of the ship. Article covers from year 1865-1902, to be found in Hel Achau Magazine, The Journal of the Clwyd Family History Society 942.93 D25h vol. no 103, December 2009, pages 12-17. | ||
===Australia=== | ===Australia=== | ||
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Australia was founded as a British penal colony in 1788. A few Welshmen were transported as prisoners, while some settled voluntarily in Australia. Most went in the late nineteenth century. They settled mainly in the mining districts, but some settled in agricultural areas. | Australia was founded as a British penal colony in 1788. A few Welshmen were transported as prisoners, while some settled voluntarily in Australia. Most went in the late nineteenth century. They settled mainly in the mining districts, but some settled in agricultural areas. | ||
Immigration records vary by state in content and coverage. Some list the immigrant’s birthplace, residence in Wales, and education; his or her mother’s maiden name and parents’ names; and his or her father’s name, occupation, and residence. Some records are indexed. You might find the ship and arrival date in death certificates or published sources. Copies of most pre-1900 records are at the | Immigration records vary by state in content and coverage. Some list the immigrant’s birthplace, residence in Wales, and education; his or her mother’s maiden name and parents’ names; and his or her father’s name, occupation, and residence. Some records are indexed. You might find the ship and arrival date in death certificates or published sources. Copies of most pre-1900 records are at the FamilySearch Library. Look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;AUSTRALIA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;AUSTRALIA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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*Jones, E. Morse. "Roll of the British Settlers in South Africa: Part I, up to 1826" 2nd ed. A. A. Balkema, 1971. | *Jones, E. Morse. "Roll of the British Settlers in South Africa: Part I, up to 1826" 2nd ed. A. A. Balkema, 1971. | ||
Microfilm copies of many immigration records are available at the | Microfilm copies of many immigration records are available at the FamilySearch Library. Look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;SOUTH AFRICA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;SOUTH AFRICA - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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===New Zealand=== | ===New Zealand=== | ||
The British began colonizing New Zealand in 1840. Immigration records usually give settlement details and the wife’s and children’s names and ages. Most immigrants received assistance from either the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association formed to encourage immigration. Microfilm copies of many of these records are at the | The British began colonizing New Zealand in 1840. Immigration records usually give settlement details and the wife’s and children’s names and ages. Most immigrants received assistance from either the New Zealand Company or from a government or church association formed to encourage immigration. Microfilm copies of many of these records are at the FamilySearch Library. Look in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;NEW ZEALAND - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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To search emigration records effectively, you should know the approximate date of emigration, the name of the ship, the type of or reason for emigration, or the emigrant’s previous residence in Wales. If you know the ship’s name, you may find additional details about the ship, including ports of embarkation and arrival, in: | To search emigration records effectively, you should know the approximate date of emigration, the name of the ship, the type of or reason for emigration, or the emigrant’s previous residence in Wales. If you know the ship’s name, you may find additional details about the ship, including ports of embarkation and arrival, in: | ||
*''Lloyd’s Register of British and Foreign Shipping''. fiche ed. LaCrosse, Wisconsin: Brookhaven Press, 1981. ( | *''Lloyd’s Register of British and Foreign Shipping''. fiche ed. LaCrosse, Wisconsin: Brookhaven Press, 1981. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|22058|title-id|disp=fiche 6024581–6025295}}.) | ||
'''Passenger Lists.''' Port records listing the names of departing or arriving passengers are called passenger lists. Passenger departure lists are rare before 1890. After 1890 they are arranged chronologically by port of departure. These lists, which usually give the emigrant’s name, age, occupation, address, and sometimes destination, are kept at the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries|Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). | '''Passenger Lists.''' Port records listing the names of departing or arriving passengers are called passenger lists. Passenger departure lists are rare before 1890. After 1890 they are arranged chronologically by port of departure. These lists, which usually give the emigrant’s name, age, occupation, address, and sometimes destination, are kept at the Public Record Office (see [[Wales Archives and Libraries|Wales Archives and Libraries]] for the address). | ||
'''Assisted Emigrants Registers:''' Persons who applied for assistance to emigrate were recorded in assisted emigrants' registers, which often contain name, age, occupation, residence, destination, name of sponsor, address of relative, and size of family. Records of emigrants who received assistance to emigrate from their parish or landlord can be found in parish records and estate records. See [[Wales Church Records|Wales Church Records]] and [[Wales Land and Property|Wales Land and Property]]. Those available at the | '''Assisted Emigrants Registers:''' Persons who applied for assistance to emigrate were recorded in assisted emigrants' registers, which often contain name, age, occupation, residence, destination, name of sponsor, address of relative, and size of family. Records of emigrants who received assistance to emigrate from their parish or landlord can be found in parish records and estate records. See [[Wales Church Records|Wales Church Records]] and [[Wales Land and Property|Wales Land and Property]]. Those available at the FamilySearch Library appear in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;[DESTINATION COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;[DESTINATION COUNTRY] - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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'''Probate Records.''' Probate records may mention emigrant relatives. Probates of persons dying overseas who owned property in Wales should have been proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (until 1858) or at the Principal Probate Registry (after 1857). The following work lists some American wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury: | '''Probate Records.''' Probate records may mention emigrant relatives. Probates of persons dying overseas who owned property in Wales should have been proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (until 1858) or at the Principal Probate Registry (after 1857). The following work lists some American wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury: | ||
*Coldham, Peter W. ''American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1857''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1989. ( | *Coldham, Peter W. ''American Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1610-1857''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc., 1989. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|942 P27c|disp=book 942 P27c}}.) | ||
For more information, see [[Wales Probate Records|Probate Records]]. | For more information, see [[Wales Probate Records|Probate Records]]. | ||
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Starting in 1878, there are lists of incoming passengers giving the passenger’s name, birthplace, last residence, and sometimes an address of a relative in the country of origin. However, passengers from Europe or the Mediterranean did not have to be listed. All of these immigration records are at the Public Record Office.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 31-34.</ref> | Starting in 1878, there are lists of incoming passengers giving the passenger’s name, birthplace, last residence, and sometimes an address of a relative in the country of origin. However, passengers from Europe or the Mediterranean did not have to be listed. All of these immigration records are at the Public Record Office.<ref>The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ''Research Outline: Wales'' (Salt Lake City: Corporation of the President, 2000), 31-34.</ref> | ||
Immigration records at the | Immigration records at the FamilySearch Library are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: | ||
;WALES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ;WALES - EMIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION | ||
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[[Find a Welsh Emigrant or Immigrant from Wales Record Selection Guide]] | [[Find a Welsh Emigrant or Immigrant from Wales Record Selection Guide]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||