Wales, Glamorgan Parish Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection is an index courtesy of the Glamorgan Family History Society. There are births, marriages, and deaths from the County of Glamorgan. The collection covers the years 1558 to 1900.

For additional information about the history, content, and use of these records see the wiki article Wales Parish Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)

Record Content
Parish registers usually contain the following information:
 * Name
 * Event date and place
 * Age
 * Parent's names
 * Spouse's name
 * Occupation
 * Residence

How to Use the Record
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.

Search the Collection
To search by index: To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination.

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Known Issues with This Collection
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Related Web Sites

 * GENUKI
 * FindMyPast.co.uk
 * England and Wales History Links
 * England and Wales Historic Maps

Related Wiki Articles

 * Glamorgan
 * Wales Church Records
 * Quick Research Links - Wales
 * Wales Church Records

Citations for This Collection
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually.

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