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Introduction
Religious groups began publishing their own newspapers or periodicals soon after newspapers became widely available. The information included ranges from commentary on religious topics, scripture, music and people. Notices of births, marriages and deaths may be included. Short biographies of ministers and other well known individuals provide direct and indirect information about individuals, families and communities.

Because most states in America did not start state wide registration of births, marriages and deaths until about 1900, the information in religious newspapers and periodicals may provide vital information not available in other sources.

Information Included

 * Biography (cofiant)
 * birth
 * marriage
 * death
 * emigration year
 * place of origin in Wales (often includes the farm or parish name and parent's names)
 * migration path in the United States