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[[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Genealogy | [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wales]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Genealogy | ||
[[Image:Tree in Pembrokeshire, Wales.JPG|thumb|right|250x350px| | [[Image:Tree in Pembrokeshire, Wales.JPG|thumb|right|250x350px|Tree in Pembrokeshire, Wales.JPG]] | ||
The term genealogy is used in this article to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources can save you valuable time. However, they may contain inaccuracies, and you should verify the information found in them. | The term genealogy is used in this article to describe records that contain family information gathered by individuals, societies, or archives. These records may include pedigree charts, compiled family information, correspondence, ancestor lists, research exchange files, record abstracts, and collections of original or copied documents. These excellent sources can save you valuable time. However, they may contain inaccuracies, and you should verify the information found in them. | ||
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The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | The Family History Library has several sources that contain previous research or can lead you to others who are interested in sharing family information. These sources include: | ||
'''[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion= | '''[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1®ion=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND International Genealogical Index](IGI).''' This index provides names and vital information for millions of deceased persons who lived in Wales. This valuable research tool lists birth, christening, or marriage dates. The index for Wales includes names extracted from parish registers and chapel records by volunteers and names submitted by other researchers. | ||
The International Genealogical Index is available on microfiche and on compact disc. If you are using the microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, the computer will search the entire country for any name. | The International Genealogical Index is available on microfiche and on compact disc. If you are using the microfiche, you need to know which county to search. If you are using the compact disc edition, the computer will search the entire country for any name. | ||
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=== Genealogical Collections === | === Genealogical Collections === | ||
[[Image:St Donats Castle, Glamorganshire.jpg|frame|right|320x290px| | [[Image:St Donats Castle, Glamorganshire.jpg|frame|right|320x290px|St Donats Castle, Glamorganshire.jpg]]Due to the intricacies of early Welsh land tenure and the unchallenged jurisdiction of tribal laws, a tribe member, upon reaching 14 years of age, had to establish his freeborn status with the tribe. Knowing his genealogy for at least nine generations was required for him to get his inheritance. Many Welsh pedigree collections have been produced from this tradition. | ||
The Family History Library has some collections of Welsh genealogical material, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages as well as the research files of prominent genealogists. | The Family History Library has some collections of Welsh genealogical material, including published and unpublished collections of family histories and lineages as well as the research files of prominent genealogists. | ||
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;GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | ;GREAT BRITAIN - GENEALOGY | ||
Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you may have to do some research to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | Since most persons with the same surname are not related, you may have to do some research to connect your family to a family listed in one of these sources. | ||
=== Research Coordination === | === Research Coordination === | ||
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The Guild of One Name Studies publishes a list of organizations that study specific surnames: | The Guild of One Name Studies publishes a list of organizations that study specific surnames: | ||
''Register of One-Name Studies''. 12th ed. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D24re|disp=book 942 D24re 1996}}.)<ref>''[[Wales]] Research Outline''. (Salt Lake City: Intellectual Reserve, 2000), 36-39. NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits. </ref> | ''Register of One-Name Studies''. 12th ed. London, England: Guild of One-Name Studies, 1996. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 D24re|disp=book 942 D24re 1996}}.)<ref>''[[Wales]] Research Outline''. (Salt Lake City: Intellectual Reserve, 2000), 36-39. NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into the FamilySearch Wiki and is being updated as time permits. </ref> | ||
=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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{{Place|Wales}} | {{Place|Wales}} | ||