Wales, Caernarvonshire Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains baptisms, marriages, and burials from parishes in Caernarvonshire. This collection was done in cooperation with FindMyPast, and a full version of the index can be found at FindMyPast.co.uk. The collection covers the years 1538 to 1912.

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Related Websites

 * GENUKI
 * FindMyPast.co.uk

Related Wiki Articles

 * Wales Church Records
 * Quick Research Links - Wales

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