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| Dyfed FHS have started [Feb 2001] to produce new pages on their site which will provide access to name indexes for the Monumental Inscriptions at the Burial Grounds where transcripts are already available from the Society . | . |
| *Castelldwyran, see Egremont | . |
| Cilrhedyn, St.Teilo's Church . A private database - not indexed as such |
Sian Bowi |
| *Cynwyl Elfed, St Cynwyl | Ray Morris |
| Eglwys Fair a Churig parish, Rhydyparc Unitarian Chapel Memorial Inscriptions | . |
| *Egremont, Castelldwyran, [Llangolman, and Llanycefn ] | Pat Powell |
| *Esgairdawe Independent Chapel[Pencarreg, Llansawel, Caio] | withdrawn |
| *Llandysilio, Rhydwilym Baptist Church | Pat Powell |
| *Rhydwilym Baptist Church, see Llandysilio | . |
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| 1881 British Census--Wales and Monmouth region on
CD , produced by the LDS
Please only submit your query to one of the volunteers designated for that day of the week. Where known, please advise age/birth parish/likely parish of residence and if possible at least two people's details for accurate matching. Sunday Monday Lynda Millward or Peter Niblett Tuesday Shanna Jones or Roy Pugh or Tricia Heseltine Wednesday Sue Griffin Thursday Pat Powell or Rose Friday Kevin Edwards Saturday Rose PS. As from October 2002 the LDS has included the 1881 British census (excluding Scotland) on its Family Search site, free searches |
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| Cardiganshire/Pembrokeshire/Carmarthenshire persons on the 1861 and 1871 Census Returns for Penarth, Cogan, Leckwith, Llandough and Lavernock in the county of Glamorgan. All relevant names extracted | Lynn John |
| *This source material was published by the Dyfed Family History Society | . |
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| *Carmarthen [ town] 1851 census index and transcription | Huw Daniel |
| *Carmarthen Town Census Database 1851 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *Llanelli [ town] 1851 census index and transcription. HO107/2468 | Pat Powell
Ray Morris |
| *Llanelly Town Census Database 1851 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| Llanelly 1891 census RG12/4493/4/5/6 - PRO original. Unindexed. | Ray Morris |
| Llanfihangel Aberbythych 1841 census. An index compiled by Peter Stringer | Ruth Broad |
| Llangeler 1841,1851,1861,1871,1881,1891 censuses . Unindexed Includes parishes of Penboyr and Cenarth | Sue Martin |
| *Pembrey Parish Census Database 1841, 1861, 1871, 1891 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
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Hanes Methodistiaeth Sir Gaerfyrddin (The History of the Methodists in Carmarthenshire). By Rev James Morris. Published 1911 Translated by Ivor Griffiths, 1994 LIST of names |
Pat Powell |
| The Account Book of Thomas Morgan of Carmarthen. By H J Lloyd-Johnes. National Library of Wales Journal Vol IX/1 1955. This complete article has been extracted onto GENUKI with the kind permission of the NLW. | . |
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The Centenary History of Amman United Rugby Football Club, 1903-2003. Edited by Howard Gabe Davies, 2003. Contents and photographs listings by Gareth Hicks |
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| Some family records & pedigrees of the Lloyds
of Allt yr Odyn, Castell Hywel, Ffos y Bleiddiaid, Gilfach Wen,
Llan Llyr, Waun Ifor.
By Lucy E Lloyd Theakston & John Davies. Oxford: Fox, Jones & Co (1913). Counties - Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Family names - Lloyd, Philipps, Allen Estates/properties - Allt yr Odyn, Castell Hywel, Ffos y Bleiddiaid, Gilfach Wen, Llan Llyr, Waun Ifor, Llanfair Clydogau, Maes y Felin, Highmead, Pantstreimon. |
Peter G Williams |
| Dafydd Jones o Gaeo. A biography of 'Dafydd
Jones from Caio', one of the foremost translators into Welsh of
the C 18. By Gomer Morgan Roberts, Gwasg Aberystwyth 1948
Here is an Index by Gareth Hicks |
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| Cofiant Dafi Dafis, Rhydcymerau
(A Biography of David Davies, Rhydcymerau) (1814- 1891) Gan y
Parch James Morris, Dolgellau, 1898
Here is an Index by Gareth Hicks |
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| The History of
Pontardulais translated in 1985 by Ivor Griffiths,
from "Hanes Pontarddulais" written in 1949 by
various contributors, edited by E Lewis Evans. In my copy, ' Rebecca
in Pontardulais' translated by Ivor Griffiths is appended to
'The History of Pontardulais''.
Here is an Index
by Tina Morgan |
Tina Morgan |
Llanedi/Pontardulais. Here is a collection
of articles written by Mr Ivor Griffiths for the
Hendy & Pontardulais Carnival Programme;
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| History of Llansawel. By Fred S Price,
published by author, 1898.
There is a substantial extract from the book by Gareth Hicks on GENUKI |
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| Hanes Eglwys Aberduar [The History of
Aberduar Church] [Baptist ]
By W Hugh Davies, Gomer 1962 There is an index and list of chapter headings by Gareth Hicks on INDEX |
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| The Economic Development of Swansea and of the
Swansea District to 1921. By D Trevor Williams. University College of Swansea Pamphlet 4. 1940. The area covered by the book is extensive, as well as the
anthracite coalfield, it includes Neath/Cwmavon/Maesteg/Pyle
and south east Carmarthenshire There are large sections on
coal-mining and the smelting industries. |
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| Burrow's Reference Map of Llanelli - Edition II
No date but post 1953 (4 figure tel. no's), lists Llanelli's Industrial Firms |
Katy Jenkins |
| The Carmarthenshire Historian Vol XI .
Edited by E. Vernon Jones, Volume XI,1974. Published
by Carmarthen Community Council (V. G. Lodwick & Sons Ltd.,
Carmarthen)
See Contents listing on Gareth's Help Page |
Katy Jenkins |
| The Carmarthen Antiquary Vol. II 1945 & 1946
See Contents listing on Gareth's Help Page |
Katy Jenkins |
| Griffith Jones: Llanddowror. Jones, D.Ambrose. Wrecsam, Hughes a'i Fab (1923) | Sian Bowi |
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Life and times of Griffith Jones, sometime rector of
Llanddowror. Jones, D. Clonmel, Co. Tipperary,
Ireland, Tentmaker Publications (1995) 200 p. [ISBN: 1899003134]
[Reprint. Originally published: London: Society for Promoting
Christian Knowledge, 1902]. It is a general history of the |
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| Hanes Ysgol Nantcwmrhys , by Jacob Davies (published 1957) . Nantcwmrhys School was situated near the village of Hermon, in Conwil Elfed parish. It closed in 1956 | Sian Bowi |
| Hanes Pedair Ysgol , by Jacob Davies - a history of four primary schools, Penybont, Alma, Penrhiwlas and Trelech in Carmarthenshire | Sian Bowi |
| Dewch am Dro! (Come for a walk!) by MJS. Written for Welsh learners it describes a collection of walks around Penrherber in Cenarth parish but also contains a history and geography of the area.Mary Jane consulted census records, tithe maps, parish records and various books referring to Penrherber where there are local historical links going back as far as the Bronze Age . She has a good working local knowledge of this part of Cenarth which she is prepared to share. | Mary Jane Stephenson |
| Kidwelly - A History . By Eric Hughes .
Published in 1999 by Eric Hughes
An online index by Brian Randell is available on INDEX |
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| Images of West Wales. Produced by the
Carmarthen Journal. 1999
An online index by Ruth Broad is available on INDEX |
Ruth Broad |
| The History of Carmarthenshire
Vols 1&2 by Sir John E Lloyd . 1939 There is a complete list of chapter headings on Gareth's Help Page and extensive extractions of material on the pages of Genuki |
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| The Story of Carmarthenshire From the
C16 to 1832
Vol 2 by A G Prys Jones .1972 There is a list of Contents and Illustrations on Gareth's Help Page |
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| The Story of Carmarthen, Lodwick, Malcolm and
Edith. .Carmarthen, 1953.
There is a list of Contents and Illustrations on Gareth's Help Page |
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| Carmarthen and its Neighbourhood. William Spurrell, 2nd ed., 1879. Its sub-title " Notes Topographical & Historical". The main chapters are: Churches and Chapels; Other Public Buildings; Educational Establishments; Walks, Country Strolls and Excursions. Appendices listing Mayors, JPs, Recorders, MPs, Masters of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School plus inscriptions in various churches and chapels. | Phil |
| The Parish Churches and Non-conformist Chapels of
Wales;
Their records & where to find them, no personal details Vol 1 Cardigan- Carmarthen-Pembroke by Bert Rawlins 1987 |
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| And they Blessed Rebecca
A Shilling for Carmarthen Four Cheers for Carmarthen Three books by Pat Molloy |
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| Rebecca and her Daughters by H.Tobit Evans published in Cardiff 1910 , 260 pages and maps,unindexed. | withdrawn |
| Rebecca Riots . Commissioners Report (1844) into the conditions in South Wales which contains a lot of background evidence and comment by Dyfed people. Backed by contemporary press extracts relating to the Rebecca Riots in the Llanelly, Llannon and Pontardulais areas. Indexed by witnesses. | withdrawn |
| The Rebecca Riots by David
Williams 1986
There is an extensive introduction to the book with chapter headings on Gareth's Help Page |
Raynor LEWIS |
| Historic Carmarthenshire Homes and their Families by Major Francis Jones 1997 | Elaine Barsosky |
| Llandilo, Present & Past . By W
Samuel, Carmarthen; "Welshman " 1868.
[An Illustrated Guide to the Ancient castles and Other Antiquities of the Neighbourhood. A Sketch of the History and Annals of the Town, embracing that of the Kingdom of Dynevor.] Here are detailed extracts from the book on GENUKI |
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| The History of the parish of Llandybie
by Gomer Roberts 1939
Translated by Ivor Griffiths A contents listing and a name index compiled
by Gareth Hicks available online at Index |
Gareth Hicks |
| Cwm Aman [Amman Valley] --In
Welsh.
Edited by Hywel Teifi Edwards, Gomer 1996 See Cwmgors/Gwauncaegurwen for a list of chapter headings and photographs. |
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| The Amman Valley Long Ago [Dyffryn Aman 'Slawer Dydd] Compiled by David A Evans & Huw Walters ; Gomer 1987. Here is the book's introduction and a list of the photographs appearing in the book compiled by Gareth Hicks | Gareth Hicks |
| Pit Memories[Up and
Under] by William John Evans 1989 . Dinefwr Press, Llandybie.
Or in Welsh "Atgofion y Pwll " [ Lan a Lawr]. The
book is bi-lingual although the two sections are not identical.
There is coverage of Betws[Ammanford] Colliery but also some
on the villages /mines of Brynamman in CMN and Tairgwaith,
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Cwmgors in Glamorgan.
There is an index of photographs in the book on Index with a listing of chapter headings |
Gareth Hicks |
| Old Characters of Bettws
by D Trumor Thomas 1894
Translated into English from the original Welsh by Ivor Griffiths Name index compiled by Gareth Hicks available online
at Index |
Gareth Hicks |
| Betws Mâs o'r Byd
(Betws Beyond the World). Compiled and edited by Carol
Murphy and Chris Dixon & published by The Betws History
Group, 2000
A contents listing and name listing compiled by Gareth Hicks are available online at INDEX |
Gareth Hicks |
| The History of Brynamman
by Enoch Rees 1883/1896
Translated by Ivor Griffiths List of section headings and a name index to English
version compiled by Anna Brueton available online
at Index
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Anna Brueton (Welsh)
Gareth Hicks (English) |
| The History of Llanelli
By David Bowen 1856 Translated into English from the original Welsh by Ivor Griffiths. Name index compiled by Elizabeth Rees available online on
INDEX |
Elizabeth Rees |
| History of the Baptists in
Felinfoel.By Benjamin Humphreys , Bicentennial Memorial
Volume 1709-1909. Translated into English from the original Welsh
by Ivor Griffiths
Name index compiled by Joyce Newth and Stewart Leonard on
INDEX |
Joyce Newth |
| The History of the Gwendraeth
Valley, by Ap Huw 1873
Translated into English from the original Welsh by Ivor Griffiths Name index compiled by Elizabeth Rees available on line on
INDEX |
Elizabeth Rees |
| The History of the parish of Llannon
HANES PLWYF LLAN-NON Hen Sir Gaerfyrddin Noel Gibbard
1984
ISBN 0 86383 072 2 |
Gareth Hicks (English version only)
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| Secret Sins, Sex,Violence
& Society in Carmarthenshire 1870-1920
by Russell Davies 1996
An Index compiled by Angela Davies is available on INDEX with a Contents listing/ introduction |
Gareth Hicks |
| The Amman Valley &
District, a Photographic portrait, by Brian Lewis 1996
An Index compiled by Gareth Hicks is available online on INDEX |
Gareth Hicks |
| The History of Whitland
By the Rev William Thomas 1868
Translated into English from the original Welsh by Ivor Griffiths Name index compiled by Gerry Lewis is available online
on INDEX |
Gerry Lewis |
| Hanes Plwyfi Llangeler a
Phenboyr by Daniel E.
Jones
[History of Llangeler & Pen-Boyr parishes]
An online index compiled by Sian Bowi is available on INDEX |
Sian Bowi |
| Canrif o Luniau. A
Century of Photographs. Plwyf Llangeler Parish. Editor
Alun L. Jones. Published by Llangeler Community Council. printed
by Gomer Press. June 2000.
An online review and index compiled by MJS is available on INDEX |
Mary Jane Stephenson |
| Hanes Eglwys Annibynnol Esgairdawe by
M E Williams 1992
An online index compiled by Gareth Hicks is available
on INDEX |
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| Llanelli Chronicle compiled by Gareth Hughes
from local newspaper reports 1804-1984.
The book has 500 pages, the index provided is unfortunately incomplete. |
Elizabeth Rees
Val Gregory |
| Coal Mining in the Llanelli Area: Vol. One: 16th century to 1829. 1979 Llanelli Borough Council | Val Gregory
Elizabeth Rees |
| Old Llanelly by John Innes. Western Mail, Limited. 1902 | Val Gregory |
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| Some books have overlapping interests, see also All Wales and the other counties | All Wales |
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| IGI
and Familysearch Here is the searchable LDS website
IGI Batch Numbers-British Isles |
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| *IGI for Wales (whole) | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *Dyfed Marriages 1813-1837 one easy to read database | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *Carmarthenshire Marriages 1754-1837 database, many parishes before 1754 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *Carmarthenshire Burials Database Index 1813-1837 (many burials before and after these dates, this is an ongoing database and project) | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| Dyfed
FHS have started [Feb 2001] to produce new pages on
their site which will provide access to male name indexes
for their Marriages Indexes (1813-1837) where transcripts are
already available from the Society .
Dyfed FHS have started [Feb 2001] to produce new pages on their site which will provide access to name indexes for the nonconformist chapel records and monumental inscriptions where transcripts are already available from the Society . |
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*Dyfed
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| *Abergwili
, Parish registers
Bapts 1813-1875, Mar 1661-1875 , Bur 1813-1875 |
Huw Daniel |
| Carmarthen, St Peter BTs
1671-1812
Please note that this is a copy and index made in c 1892 by Alcwen Evans with some notes |
Norma Rudinsky |
| Cilrhedyn, Rehoboth Chapel - Sian has very full history of the chapel and of it's Ministers and members which she is prepared to share |
Sian Bowi |
| *Cynwyl
Elfed
Baptism 1813-1875, Marriage 1743-1875, Burial 1813-1875 |
Ray Morris |
| *Llanarthney
parish register
Baptism 1813-1875 Marriage 1720-1875 Burial 1813-1875 |
Heather Smith |
| *Llanboidy Parish register Baptism 1813-1875. | Beryl Cooper |
| Llanddeusant. BT's for 1775-1815. A private database which includes all baptisms, marriages and burials for the period shown. |
Nina Jenkins |
| *Llanelly Parish Register Database 1687-1837 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| Llangadog. Bapts for 1760 to 1792 | withdrawn |
| *Llangain
parish register
Baptism 1813-1875 Marriage 1772-1875 Burial 1813-1875 |
Pat Powell |
| Llangeler parish BTs | Sue Martin |
Llangeler. Merlin Indexes
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Sue Martin |
| *Llanllawddog
parish register
Baptism 1813-1875, Marriage 1695-1875 Burial 1813-1875 |
Beryl Cooper |
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Myddfai parish |
Venita Roylance |
| *Pembrey Parish Register Database 1700-1895 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| Pen-Boyr parish BTs | Sue Martin |
Pen-boyr. Merlin Indexes
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Sue Martin |
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Pencarreg parish - Ron Lund has private databases for the following ;
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Ron Lund |
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Trelech a'r Betws, Capel y Graig (Rock Chapel). A copy of the Register of Baptisms and Burials, covering c 1740-1820 (with a gap for 1768-1785). Includes the parishes of Llanfyrnach, Llanwinio, Meidrim, Kilrhedyn, Trelech, Llanon, Clydey. |
Kath Hocking |
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| Genuki.For
more material and links to relevant websites, see the Genuki
county & parish pages
Not everyone knows this. For a collection of historical snippets re CMN |
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| Llandeilo Fawr --- history, dates, and photographs / memorabilia from a bygone age | . |
| Llandyfaelog ---photos, maps, history, links etc | . |
| Llanegwad , a substantial site which contains varied information about the parish, and material from the Francis Jones Archive. | . |
| Farms and Estates ; owners and occupiers from census and other records. These details have been submitted by members of Dyfed FHS and can be viewed on their site. | . |
| Dyfed. This section of the Dyfed FHS site lists the parishes, churches, and chapels, within the three counties of Dyfed. It contains all those currently identified, by the National Library of Wales, where the location of registers is known. Each entry gives the OS National Grid Reference and name of the church or chapel, if known, (religious denomination), parish, county code and (page name). | . |
| *St Davids Diocese Testators Wills Index Database 1564-1858 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *South & West Wales Marriage Bonds & Fiats Index & Abstracts Database 1612-1800 | Carmarthenshire FHS |
| *GRO Marriage Database 1837 September and December quarters Volume 26 whole of South Wales | Carmarthenshire FHS |
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| LDS Batch Numbers for
Carmarthenshire parishes, and some nonconformist chapels A list originally compiled by Ridge Williams 1999. |
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| Railway companies which operated in Carmarthenshire, Glamorgan & Monmouthshire plus some in adjoining areas which ran into the former counties. | . |
| Carmarthenshire A site for historical snippets relating to the town , county and parishes. | . |
Llanelly
Historical Society have the following items available for
viewing on their website, but many are constrained from being
copied;
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Llanelly Historical Society |
| Llanelli History website.
Contains extracts from a number of CDs that are available for purchase.
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Llanelli History |
| Eglwys Fair a Churig parish, Rhydyparc Unitarian
Chapel
This is a translation by Anne Owen Taylor available online of part of an article in the December 1958 issue of the Unitarian magazine, Yr Ymofynnydd, describing two visits to Rhydyparc Unitarian Chapel .The passage translated concentrates on the history of the chapel. INDEX |
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The Glynhir Estate in Llandybie parish. Katy has extracts from assorted books, articles etc relating to the Glynhir Estate ONLY. Please do not send her enquiries about Llandybie parish in general. |
Katy Jenkins |
| Kidwelly. Here is Jeff Mansell's impressive Kidwelly site currently containing details of Charters; Mayors; Images of Castles, Churches and Streets; Lordship map; Ministers' Accounts ; Rentals; Surveys. | . |
| Llanelli, Box cemetery. Tel; 01554 773710
The lady who runs the index is a Mrs Porter and she is only there in the mornings.There is a charge for lookups. |
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| Llanelly. 1892 trade directory , lists all street names and people who lived there, also their occupations. Most of the book is about the shops, pubs, hotels and other bodies such as football teams, tennis clubs and so on. There is a short history of Llanelly and various people who lived in the area . | withdrawn |
| Rebecca Riots .Commissioners Report (1844) into the conditions in South Wales which contains a lot of background evidence and comment by Dyfed people. Backed by contemporary press extracts relating to the Rebecca Riots in the Llanelly, Llannon and Pontardulais areas. Indexed by witnesses. | withdrawn |
| The Return of Owners of Land 1873 Carmarthen | Sue Martin
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| Llangeler parish Tithe schedules and maps , from 1839 | Sue Martin |
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Timeline of genealogically interesting dates on Gareth's Help Page |
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Please contact Dai Bevan if you are willing to add your name to this list.
*This source material was published by the Dyfed Family History Society , its web-site has full details of membership and other research services / publications available for purchase.
Carmarthenshire FHS offers various lookup
entries marked * which are available from them as
follows;
"All these indexes are available for free lookups as are all our books and
microfiche, from Carmarthenshire FHS, for a request subscribe to
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(The only charge made by Carmarthenshire FHS is if anyone wants to purchase an
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