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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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*[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  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]- links to Welsh cemeteries  
*[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search 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.
*[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  ===
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*[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  
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/ Wales 1861, 1881, and 1891 census indexes at WorldVitalRecords]  
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/category-1200/uk-ireland-census MyHertage] ($) 1841 - 1939 U.K. & Ireland Census 
*[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://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.  
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*[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/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/catalog-search www.familysearch.org] > Catalog search by the place name. 
*[https://www.familysearch.org/catalog-search www.familysearch.org] > Catalog search by the place name.
*[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.  
*[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 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/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 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/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 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/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 www.familysearch.org]-England and Wales non-conformist Indexes 1567-1837and later 
*[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/ 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 www.thegenealogist.co.uk]- Includes both Church of Wales and nonconformist church records. 
*[http://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/user/subscriptions.php www.thegenealogist.co.uk]- Includes both Church of Wales and nonconformist church records.
* '''[https://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG]''' - Welsh Parish and Non-Conformist Registers. Free online access
* '''[https://www.freereg.org.uk/ FreeREG]''' - Welsh Parish and Non-Conformist Registers. Free online access
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]  
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]  
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*[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
* [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/user/esignup.php?from=%2Fbmd%2Fbmd_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  
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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]-&nbsp;Includes free images of directories for Wales.&nbsp;
*[http://www.historicaldirectories.org www.historicaldirectories.org]- Includes free images of directories for Wales.  


=== Emigrants &amp; Immigrants  ===
=== Emigrants &amp; Immigrants  ===


*[http://www.ellisislandrecords.org/ EllisIsland, New York]- Those entering New York City from 1892-1956.
*[https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/ Ellis Island, New York]- Those entering New York City from 1892-1956.  
*[http://castlegarden.org/ www.castlegarden.org]- Those entering New York City pre Ellis Island.  
*[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]- Volumes of passenger lists from all over the world  
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]- A database of 20,000 Welsh sea merchants.  
*[http://www.welshmariners.org.uk/search.php Welsh Mariners Index]- A database of 20,000 Welsh sea merchants.  
*[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.findmypast.co.uk/passengerListPersonSearchStart.action?redef=0 www.findmypast.co.uk]- Passenger lists of those leaving the British Isles, 1890-1960  
*[http://search.ancestryinstitution.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://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://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>  
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ www.immigrants.byu.edu]- Tracks Latter-day Saint converts on ships migrating to America.<br>  
*[http://www.ohio.llgc.org.uk/ www.ohio.llgc.org.uk]- Welsh Settlers in Ohio<br>


=== Family History Societies  ===
=== Family History Societies  ===


*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ Genuki Wales] - County listing of Welsh Family&nbsp;History&nbsp;Societies.&nbsp;
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ Genuki Wales] - County listing of Welsh Family History Societies.
*[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk Clwyd FHS]- Flintshire, Denbighshire, and east Merionethshire  
*[http://www.clwydfhs.org.uk Clwyd FHS]- Flintshire, Denbighshire, and east Merionethshire  
*[http://www.dyfedfhs.org.uk Dyfed FHS]- Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire  
*[http://www.dyfedfhs.org.uk Dyfed FHS]- Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire  
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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]  
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk Vision of Britain]  
*[https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/ 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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*[https://www.peoplescollection.wales/users/2889 Gathering the Jewels] at NLW  
*[https://www.peoplescollection.wales/users/2889 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  
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/index.jsp Vision of Britain]  
*[https://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]  
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=== Latter-day Saint Sources  ===
=== Latter-day Saint Sources  ===
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*[http://welshmormon.byu.edu/ Welshmormon.byu.edu]- Early converts to the LDS Church in Wales during the 19th century who migrated to America. May include journal entries, biographies, pictures, etc.  
*[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.  
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu]-Tracks LDS convets in ships migrating across the ocean to America.  
*[http://immigrants.byu.edu/ immigrants.byu.edu]-Tracks Latter-day Saint converts in ships migrating across the ocean to America.  
*[https://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/ Mormon Overland Trail, 1847-1868.] A list of LDS pioneer families and individuals who migrated to Utah across the plains. Includes trail excerpts.   
*[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://www.dupinternational.org www.dupinternational.org]- Contains submitted histories, biographies, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors.&nbsp;
*[http://www.dupinternational.org www.dupinternational.org]- Contains submitted histories, biographies, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors.
*https://familysearch.org/family-trees<nowiki/>- Community Trees are lineage-linked genealogies from specific time periods &amp; places around the world. It includes 308,327 individuals from early Welsh pedigrees.&nbsp;Add the "Submission ID" MMDR-CFK for the Welsh pedigrees at the bottom of the search page.  
*[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://lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd/ lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd]- Early Latter-day Saint missionary journals.&nbsp;
*[http://lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd/ lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd]- Early Latter-day Saint missionary journals.  


=== Jews  ===
=== Jews  ===
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*[http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Maps - Get a map from Ordnance Survey]  
*[http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/ Maps - Get a map from Ordnance Survey]  
*[http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/index.jsp www.visionofbritain.org.uk]- Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales; inludes various maps<br>  
*[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.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
*[http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/ www.genuki.org.uk]- Includes links to maps
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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&nbsp;Wales.&nbsp;
*[http://www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm www.ancestor-search.info/CRO-INDEX.htm]- 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.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.  
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=== Wills/Probates  ===
=== Wills/Probates  ===


*<span id="1349801019718S" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>[https://www.library.wales/information-for/family-historians/records/wills-and-probate-records/ Wills and Probate Records]&nbsp;- Wales Wills '''pre-1858'''; indexes and images&nbsp;
*<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.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com]- Wales Wills '''post-1857'''; indexes  
*[http://www.ancestry.com www.ancestry.com]- Wales Wills '''post-1857'''; indexes  
*[http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]- Online abstracts of Wales wills 1544-1854  
*[https://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]- Online abstracts of Wales wills 1544-1854  
*[[Main Page|wiki.familysearch.org]]- &gt; type Principal Probate Registry. Links to microfilm numbers at the Family History Library. Also includes links to a great website to assist in determining the correct FHL film from the District Probate Registries.
*[[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.
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.  
*[http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/wills-and-probate.htm www.nationalarchives.gov.uk]- Wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.  
*[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;">&nbsp;</span>
*[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>


=== Website links to other Welsh records  ===
=== Website links to other Welsh records  ===

Latest revision as of 21:41, 20 March 2024


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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.
  • www.genuki.org.uk- links to Welsh cemeteries
  • 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[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]

Emigrants & Immigrants[edit | edit source]

Family History Societies[edit | edit source]

Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

General Welsh Genealogy[edit | edit source]

Heraldry[edit | edit source]

Latter-day Saint Sources[edit | edit source]

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  • 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.
  • immigrants.byu.edu-Tracks Latter-day Saint converts in ships migrating across the ocean to America.
  • 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.
  • www.dupinternational.org- Contains submitted histories, biographies, pictures, etc. of pioneer ancestors.
  • trees Community Trees are lineage-linked genealogies from specific time periods & 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.
  • lib.byu.edu/digital/mmd- Early Latter-day Saint missionary journals.

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.
  • www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk A growing collection of British newspapers. Currently includes some newspapers for Clwyd (covering Denbighshire & Flintshire; 1850-1949), Gwynedd (covering Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire; 1800-1949), and South Glamorgan- 1850-1949.

Nobility[edit | edit source]

Occupations[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Repositories[edit | edit source]

Wills/Probates[edit | edit source]

Website links to other Welsh records[edit | edit source]


Welsh Language Translation[edit | edit source]