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If any estate records of a land owner survive, they may be in a record office or library, where you can search them for references to the family you seek. The National Library of Wales has many estate records in its manuscript department. Most county record offices also have collections of estate papers. For a general description of the collections containing estate records at the National Library of Wales see: | If any estate records of a land owner survive, they may be in a record office or library, where you can search them for references to the family you seek. The National Library of Wales has many estate records in its manuscript department. Most county record offices also have collections of estate papers. For a general description of the collections containing estate records at the National Library of Wales see: | ||
The [[National Library of Wales]]. ''Guide To The Department of Manuscripts and Records: The National Library of Wales''. Aberystwyth, Wales: National Library of Wales, 1996. ( | The [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]]. ''Guide To The Department of Manuscripts and Records: The National Library of Wales''. Aberystwyth, Wales: National Library of Wales, 1996. (Family History Library book 942.9 A3g.) | ||
The staff of the [[National Library of Wales]] is preparing various indexes to these estate records. The Family History Library has filmed some of these indexes. The Topographical Index and Estate Index will help you identify estate records and which collection they are a part of. The codes given on the index cards may be interpreted by using the Key to Schedules Indexed. ( | The staff of the [[National Library of Wales|National Library of Wales]] is preparing various indexes to these estate records. The Family History Library has filmed some of these indexes. The Topographical Index and Estate Index will help you identify estate records and which collection they are a part of. The codes given on the index cards may be interpreted by using the Key to Schedules Indexed. (Family History Library film 1597120 item 2.) For more information on how to use the indexes and schedules see: | ||
Department of Manuscripts And Records. ''Indexes To Schedules: Introduction''. Aberystwyth, Wales: The National Library of Wales, 1978. ( | Department of Manuscripts And Records. ''Indexes To Schedules: Introduction''. Aberystwyth, Wales: The National Library of Wales, 1978. (Family History Library film number 1597120 item 1.) | ||
Look for the indexes, calendars and schedules in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Look for the indexes, calendars and schedules in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
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Further information about estate records can be obtained from: | Further information about estate records can be obtained from: | ||
The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. "Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives." ''Principal Family and Estate Collections: Family Names A–K.'' London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1996. ( | The Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts. "Guides to Sources for British History based on the National Register of Archives." ''Principal Family and Estate Collections: Family Names A–K.'' London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. 1996. (Family History Library book 942 H25gs v.10.) This volume is currently available in the library. The volume containing surnames L–Z is not yet available. | ||
=== Manorial Records === | === Manorial Records === | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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