Wales Early Manuscript and Printed Pedigrees

These records normally date before 1700. Information is often included for years not covered by parish church records.

Content
These records contain;


 * names
 * parents names
 * name of spouse
 * place of residence (farm or village) and sometimes place of origin
 * occupation or status such as gentleman or esquire

Before using this record, know this

 * family name
 * area where the family lived (this may be as general as the county but the more specific the better)

Before using this record, search this

 * Medieval Families Welsh Project
 * Church records

Where to find the original records
Manuscripts may be found at an archive or library listed below. Some of the National Library of Wales pedigrees are on microfilm.


 * National Library of Wales
 * National Library of Wales Manuscript Pedigrees on microfilm
 * The British Library
 * College of Arms

How to search the record
Normally you will need to search the pedigrees by name. There are a few that have partial indexes to aid in the search.

Record sample
Manuscript Pedigree.jpg Griffith of Ynys Dderw

Tips

 * An index of place-names may be more useful than a name index.
 * Individuals may be listed in different portions of the manuscript, especially daughters. If there is no complete index be sure to search document thoroughly.
 * Spellings may not match with what you are familiar with. Look at the context to help decide if the person or family fits in with what you already know.
 * A family or individual may be recorded in more than one manuscript
 * Wives and daughters may not be named but referred to as "daughter of..."

What to do next

 * Compare what you find with details already known about the person or family.
 * Search probate records.
 * Search title deeds to verify what has been learned.