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Tracing Your Welsh Ancestors (Paperback) by Beryl Evans
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Tracing Your Welsh Ancestors by Beryl Evans
Wales has a rich and distinctive heritage, and tracing Welsh ancestry presents unique challenges and rewards. In this accessible and authoritative guide, Beryl Evans—former librarian of the National Library of Wales—offers expert advice on navigating the records, language, and history that shape Welsh family research.
What you’ll learn:
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How to access and interpret key Welsh records, including parish registers, censuses, and wills
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The importance of patronymics and how to trace families with changing surnames
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Guidance on using Welsh-language sources and understanding place names
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Insights into the social, religious, and cultural context of Welsh communities
Whether you're just beginning your Welsh research or tackling a long-standing brick wall, this book is an invaluable companion for uncovering your roots in the land of song and story.
ISBN : 9781848843592