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Family History

This section is designed to help you start reseaching your roots in NE Wales, which is the former county of Clwyd now comprising Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire.

Where to start

So you want to find your roots but don't know where to start?

Weblinks

Local history websites are a good place to start your search.

Tom Cruise

It turns out that Tom's ancestors left Flint to make a new film abroad.

Uncovering the past

Paul found out about his great grandmother's life in 1880s Liverpool.

Cilla Black

Cilla Black has found Welsh roots in Wrexham and Holywell.

Carol Vorderman

Her links with Prestatyn were uncovered on BBC family history show.

Our Russell

The Hollywood actor has close family ties with Wrexham.

Names

Learn about Welsh surnames and the ones common in NE wales.

Molly's experiences

Molly's started research to find more about a coat of arms.

Family jailed

Jospeh uncovered a relative in jail for poaching.
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