"Since 1995 the Montgomeryshire Genealogical Society has been carrying out its main objective of making genealogical records available for everyone interested in preserving important aspects of Welsh social history.
In particular, it has two teams of members who are involved in the transcribing of parish registers up to at least 1837, and in making copies of all memorial inscriptions.
At present the former covers about half the county, and the latter about 90% Since 1995 the Society has published, to date, 195 booklets, a set of microfiche of the 1841 census and 2 CD's of the 1891 and 1901 censuses.
80 of the booklets cover the memorial inscriptions, issued by parish, and they include as many existing and closed chapels as it is possible to copy records of.
These are ongoing projects, and the aim is to complete transcriptions of these records for the whole county. One of our main priorities for our publications is accuracy - the details in each booklet are carefully checked before being issued, and we are always happy to know of any errors so they can be corrected in future editions.
When we have completed the county registers up to 1837 we aim to start on the more modern ones. More information and a complete list of our publications is on our website listed to the right of this page."
Article by David Petley-Jones
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Wendy Ladd , Ontario, Canada
I have just discovered this site and have found it very interesting. I am looking for a John Falkner born 1873 in Wales. His father was also John Falkner and his mother's maiden name was Anne Holt. My relative,John was married in Toronto, Ont. in 1922.For me the search is complicated because I do not know where in Wales he was born and I can not identify what towns/townships are in Wales as opposed to in England. If anyone has a John Falkner with the same parents in their tree please contact me via email.
Wed Oct 14 16:50:14 2009
Sandra Pegi from Canada
My ancestor was raised by his grandparents in Chapel House in Llanon. His mother died in childbirth while his father was out to sea. I believe he was raised by his grandparents, his mother's parents. The grandfather was vicar of the chapel at that time. My ancestor was James Parry Thomas born Jan 13, 1864. Can anyone help me. My mother was a war bride, and came to Canada in 1946. She was Pegi Pari Thomas.
Mon Sep 7 14:17:34 2009
Janice Bussey from Tacoma, WA
I am looking for any information on the surname of Peth. Great Grandfather Thomas Peth. I think from Breconshire Co. as far as I can find out. Probably born in the mid 1800's.
Mon Aug 31 15:43:01 2009
Katherine Butler - Florida /USA - VAUGHN
Looking for information on my great, great, great grandparents: SAMUEL VAUGHN b abt 1811, Miford and his wife, ELIZABETH (maiden name unknown) b abt 1805 in Newtown. I believe they were married near Newtown and that the first two children were born there: MARTHA VAUGHN b abt 1832 and JANE VAUGHN b abt 1835. By 1940 the family moved to Wolverhampton. Thank you to anyone who can assist with my search!
Sun Jun 7 21:19:17 2009
Anthony Hunt, Stockton-on-Tees
Trying to find more about the ancestors / descendants of William Hunt born Kerry 1838.Hope to spend afew days near Kerry sometime.
Thu Mar 26 09:56:02 2009
Terry Deere from Sevilla, Spain
I'm looking for geneology of Willaim Deerd, born 1849 in Wales. No other info available. Any help you can provide will be most appreciated.
Thu Feb 5 10:23:53 2009
Dave Waters Erinsville, Canada
I'm looking for mary camilla porter(whealjones)she is the cousin of my late mother evangeline lucy waters (whealjones) also she is my god mother,mary camilla prter , is the wife of clifford N porter , any info would be appreciated , thank you
Sun Feb 1 17:42:26 2009
sue bonini australia
I am looking for descendants of Jane Ingram Powell from Montgomeryshire, North Wales. I have a prayer book that is dated February 24th 1887, that I would like to return to the family. How I came by this book is a long story that I can go into later with anyone who can help me with my search.Only legitimate replies please.
Fri Nov 28 14:54:34 2008
thomas parry
Looking for info on Thomas john Parryhe married Lilian Richards in Cefn VaynorBrecon Dec 1908.reedham
Mon May 26 21:56:25 2008
Nicholas Brent Kandie /Clifford Porter Powel
Nicholas is the 1st grandson of Clifford Porter Powel(ww2 marine,internal medicine/Alabama)
I am Looking for my Family History. Powel family tree, info.
Mon May 19 10:03:53 2008
Nicola Lewis, Newtown
Hi there, I am interested in the history of Newtown and surounding area. I have recently joined a metal detecting club and was looking for a person and phone number which I could contact, who is involved in the Newtown historical society.
Wed Apr 2 09:30:22 2008
William D. Curl from Atlantic Beach FL, USA
I am looking for a genealogist to research the Kerle/Kearl/Curl family or better yet, someone who has already researched this family back to 1685.
Sun Mar 2 17:58:53 2008
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