"Powys County Council has secured external funding to offer free access to Ancestry.co.uk. The subscription website normally charges new users around £80 per year to use. But people will be able access the site for free until March 2008 at any of the council's libraries, or at the archives office in Llandrindod Wells.
Ancestry.co.uk hosts over 275million searchable records which offer information about people living in the UK, going back to the 1500s.
This includes two of the main sources people use when tracing their family tree: records of civil registrations of birth, deaths and marriages; and the census returns for England and Wales.
Local historians will also find the census returns from 1841 particularly useful for tracing the history of houses, streets or village/towns.
We are delighted to offer this free access. There is a tremendous interest in family and local history in Powys. A resource like this compliments both the local studies and archive collections held within our libraries and archives.
To access this service visit your local library, or phone Powys Archives on 01597 626088."
Article written by Gareth Morgan
your comments
Noel Lazarus; Vancouver; Canada
I am looking for information on Robert Edward Powys of Welsh descent who lived in South Africa and worked as an agent recruiting indentured labourers from India around the early 1900's
Tue Sep 29 09:22:16 2009
Patricia Wilkins, Bedford
I am trying to find information on my grandfather Evan William Bevan. He was born C1881 and died C1952. He lived in Water Street, Llanelly, and worked for the Gas Board. It's his father's family I am interested in. I believe his mother's name was Jane Bevan and she married a man called Phillips (not Evan's father).
Thu Sep 17 11:00:42 2009
Raymond Young
My grandmother came from brecon my mother has 5 sisters all born and lived in brecon,but there surname was Yurs but i cannot trace the name my grandmother married a soldier in the south wales boarderers. if any one can shed light on the name i would be very grateful.
Tue Aug 4 14:54:55 2009
Joanne stacy of romford essex
I am tracing my family tree but i am trying to find out what happened to a LLewelyn Gittins born circa 1861 i know he married Alice but no nothing of her maiden name either, i also am having trouble finding athe death of Llewelyn! Did he go abroad??
Wed Jul 8 16:18:50 2009
Tim Davis from Baltimore, MD USA
Searching for ancestors, descendants in Wales/England/Europe of William Davis, b. Abt. 1663 in Ilanstephen, Powys (Radnorshire), Wales. Emigrated to America in 1684 (Philadelphia). His descendants in USA are well documented, but nothing about family in Wales, etc. Thank you for your help in our search for relatives.
Sun Jan 25 16:35:20 2009
jean jones cheshire
i am trying to find out about my great uncle who may have been a head master in 1904 at dinas mawddwy school his name was robert lloyd
Wed Jan 7 10:22:29 2009
Bernie Kilbane - St Albans,
I have been trying to get in touch with a very old College friend - Michael Brisbane( my name is Bernadette Kilbane, at the time I knew Mike Brisbane my name was Bernie O'Neill xx
Sun Dec 14 13:55:18 2008
Jerry Boze
I am trying to find any records of Boze family southern part of Wales 1730 era.
Wed Oct 15 10:08:52 2008
Ivor Baldwin
I have traced the Baldwin family right back to Montgomery, Trafalwyn 1200s. To the Corvedale, Diddlebury, Munslow, Corley, and Dawley Telford. As well as Montgomery Castle, owned by the Bauldwins, Manor houseslike Elsich Manor, Stokesay Castle where the family lived. Are there any more Baldwins out there interested in making contact?
Wed Aug 20 09:10:47 2008
Clare Lloyd
I am trying to trace family named George from Cemmaes and Cwm Llinau area. I know aunt called Hannah moved to Anglesey and her children went on to run Soldiers Point Hotel, Holyhead. I would be grateful for any help.
Mon Aug 18 09:34:51 2008
Moss, Burrill Lake, NSW AUSTRALIA
I am looking for my ancestors prior to 1831 in Wales. The furthest I can get back is in Knighton or Pig Market, 1860.Can this sight help me to go further back or do I have to have the help of a researcher. Thank you. Christine
Fri Aug 15 08:05:40 2008
May Edwards, Falkirk, Scotland
Hi does anyone know of a Walter Edwards born 1877 in Welshpool, we believe, his father was Walter Edwards (Firemaster), his mother was Mary Ann Evans, he died in 1949 in Falkirk and was an Electo Plater to trade and possibly a boxer or bare knuckle fighter. Married Janet Basterfield, we believe from Birmingham, my father-in-law, his son was born in the isle of man.
Mon Aug 11 08:30:54 2008
carol briggs essex
joanne farrellradnorshire by w h howse has a family tree from 1074 of the de breos and de bohun great book
Mon Jul 21 09:10:29 2008
Michael Morley
Re message from Audrey James of Merthyr Tydfil re interest in Vaughans from Breconshire my wife's maternal line is from the Vaughans and although mostly in Glamorgan the ealiest members of the fmily are from Breconshire. John Vaughan born about 1823 in Llangattock. His father was William Vaughan, where I have currently hit a brick wall. I hope this is of interest.
Sat Jun 14 13:44:30 2008
Joanne Farrell, Weaver, Chicago, IL
Thanks for confirmation of my query.My Weaver line in America Starts with Clement Weaver son of Thomas Weaver and Margaret Adams (ancestor of our 2nd Pres. John Adams) Clement and wife Rebecca Holbrook Weaver married in Glasonbury England in 1617. Came to Weymouth Massachusetts about 1640.Son Clement - Mary Freeborn 1649Son Clement- Rachel Andrews 1670Son Williamson JohnSon Peter - Antress Spink 1750son Richard - Judith Ann Reynolds 1780son Joseph - Julia Ann Chapman 1803son Daniel - Olive Hall 1840daughter Ada - Lyman Hawkins 1865daughter Charlotte ! - James Johnson 1886daughter Jennie - Patrick Harris 1904daughter Ruth - Jack Farrell 1937son James - Joanne Fusselman 1972Brian and Daniel Farrell 1976
Tue May 6 09:12:09 2008
Joanne Farrell, Chicago, ILLINOIS, USA
I am tracing my sons lineage back to Humphrey Weaver in Prestigne, Radnorshire, Wales. His father was supposedly Ievan ap Madoc ap Hywell. The Weaver genealogist says the surname Wever was taken from Ievans marriage to a woman named Weaver. Does anyone know who his father Madoc Was and why his son would have changed his name. The time period for Ievan was 1252. His grandson Walter married Joan De Bohun in 1340 so it would have involvement with the De Bohun, De Broase line.
Mon May 5 20:09:32 2008
Audrey James Merthyr Tydfil
I am interested in the Vaughan's from Breconshire
Thu May 1 08:32:22 2008
Jen Horgan from Aberystwyth
My father Goerge Wilfred Davies, was born in Welshpool in 1903. His parents were Edward Davies (from Tregynon) and Eliza Matilda Cingria. I have not been able to trace the Cingrias and wonder if anyone can give me any pointers.
Sun Apr 20 19:17:10 2008
Connie(Davis)Andrews from New Jersey, USA
I am searching for information on my great-great grandfather, Reese Davis, who came to Pennsylvania in the early to mid 1830's, apparently from Llangattock, Brecon. His birthdate may have been June 20, 1805. His wife was Mary, born March 25, 1807. They were married in Llangattock at St. Catwg Church on Aug. 8, 1830 Her parents were probably Morgan and Sarah Jenkins Williams, married Nov. 20, 1803 in the same church. Reese's parents may have been Edward(born abt. 1765) & Mary(born abt. 1769) Watkin Davis, married Dec. 15, 1790. All of the above were apparently born in Llangattock except Morgan Williams, who was born in Llangynidr about 1778. Reese and Mary Davis had two children in Wales, son Reese in 1831 and daughter Margarett in 1833. I believe the brother of Reese (the father), named Thomas, born in 1820, came with them. I would appreciated any information or confirmation of these facts. Thank you.
Tue Mar 11 09:35:05 2008
EVAN JONES OF CARNO BORN CIR.1824
I am seeking to find today's members of Evan Jones dating back to when he was born and lived at Penrhiw Carno Wales.He married Margaret born 1826 Carno Wales who had died before 1881 census 1851/1861 and 1881 census show his children to be1.Morgan Jones born cir 1841 Carno or Llandbrynamir.2 Mary Jones born cir 1646 Llandbrynmair3. Edward Jones born cir 1849 Llandbrynmair 4.Thomas Jones born cir 1856 Carno5.Evan Jones born cir 1857 Carno6.Richard Jones borncir 1859 Carno7.Jane Jones born cir 1861 Carno8.John jones born cir 1879 Carno
Mon Feb 25 08:11:45 2008
Terry Myring Machynlleth
Trying to trace my family back from my grand father William Myring
Wed Feb 13 16:48:55 2008
Anne Alt, USA
My great great grandfather came from Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa (William J. Williams son of John and Mary Williams; born 1820)--John and Mary had several children at Caefny coed and left the area by 1836 when their only daughter Eleanor (Elinor or variation)was born. By 1850 Eleanor Williams was in the US following her brother who had arrived in 1838. I'm trying to determine where John and Mary Wms went from 1836 to 1850. Any help would be appreciated.
Fri Jan 4 16:12:22 2008
bridget ashley
Many thanks for your reply to my query about the Alt at Llandewyfach.I will try to visit in the near future.
Fri Jan 4 10:11:58 2008
Jerry Boze USA
I am trying to find Boze family, Monmouthshire County, Wales. In 1762 John Boze left Wales and came to America...
Thu Nov 22 15:32:36 2007
Ken Williams, Llanddewi Fach, Powys
In reply to Bridget Ashley I live close to the Allt it is in regular use as a holiday cottage.
Sun Nov 4 19:05:50 2007
Bridget Ashley, Bedworth, Warks
My Grandfather was born at Llandewyfach at a small farm named Alt. I wondered if this place still exists. I would be interested to know.
Fri Sep 14 09:18:07 2007
Rowena Rowley from Canada
I am looking for a farm in mid town Llanbrynmair that was called Cwm Calch Uchaf. I don't know if it existed or the name changed, if someone out there gets this and knows the info please...post the information...thanks.
Mon Jun 4 09:18:04 2007
Hester Jones from Berriew
Dear all. Tracing my family tree in St Helens and found that my g/g/gmother was Hester Jones who was born in Berriew, Montgomeryshire, in 1815 and baptised in Berriew on 26th March 1815. She married a Samuel Appleton and became known as "Esther". She became a landlady of the Volunteer Vaults in St Helens and died around 1890s. Would love to trace my Welsh relatives!
Fri Jun 1 08:09:09 2007
Jean Farmery, Machynlleth
This is a tremendous offer to access Ancestry.com freely. It is a great family history site with millions of records. I have just taken advantage of their 3 day free trial and I found lots of information relating to my maternal gt.gt.grandparents. The subscription is quite high to use the site even though it gives good results so this really is a bonus to be able to access it for free ......thank you Powys.
Sat May 5 14:54:00 2007
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