Aberpergwm, Glamorgan, Wales Genealogy

History
ABERPERGWM, a chapelry in the parish of Cadoxton and township of NEATH-GENOL, or MIDDLE NEATH (NEDD GENOL or GANOL), union and hundred of Neath, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 10 miles (N. E.) from Neath. This township is situated in the richly fertile Vale of Neath; the scenery is beautifully diversified, and from the higher grounds are some interesting views. The Neath canal terminates within its limits, and a short tramroad proceeds thence to the coal-pits in the neighbourhood: the roads from Brecknock and from Merthyr-Tydvil to Neath unite here, the line then proceeding along the vale between the canal and the right bank of the river. The Vale of Neath railway will also pass through the township. Aberpergwm, the ancient seat of the family of Williams. Among the various features of natural beauty by which the scenery of the vale is distinguished, are the frequent cascades formed by the collected waters, descending from the mountains, after excessive rains.

For more information on Aberpergwm see Aberpergwm at GENUKI

Parish Chest
Vestry minutes (DATES) are at the [URL ARCHIVE].

Church warden accounts (DATES) are at the [URL ARCHIVE].

Tithe Records
The tithe agreement date for Aberpergwm was DATE.

Nonconformist Chapel Records
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Civil Registration
The Civil Registration District for Aberpergwm is DATES AND NAMES CIV REG.

Poor Law Unions
Visit the England and Wales Poor Law Records page for more information.

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Aberpergwm at Vision of Britain