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Title: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: skidmorecarol on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:03 GMT (UK)

My Gt Gt Granddad was born in Llandyfodwg Glamorganshire South Wales.  I've also seen Ystradyfodwg, which looks very similar in spelling.  Can anyone tell me if they are one and the same place?
Also what would be the local parish for Llandyfodwg and where would the records be held?  I have another big hill to climb as the surname I'm trying to research is WILLIAMS!
Any help with this area or sites to visit would be very much appreciated.

Thanx
Carol

Title: Re: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: welshjo on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:16 GMT (UK)

Llandyfodwg is a parish in the Bridgend area.

Ystradyfodwg is in the Rhondda valleys.

Title: Re: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: welshjo on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:18 GMT (UK)

Records for Llandyfodwg parish probably held in Glamorgan Record Office, Cardiff

PS. I also got some Williams surnames along with Jones and Evans - I know the difficulties!!!! :)

Title: Re: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: skidmorecarol on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:23 GMT (UK)

Thank you for both pieces of information, thats really useful.  At least I know what area I'm now to look in.
Good luck yourself in finding your welsh needles!!

Regards
Carol

Title: Re: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: welshjo on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:25 GMT (UK)

Glamorgan Record Office lists the following records

Llandyfodwg (St Tyfodwg)
Baptisms 1721 - 1897
Marriages 1696 - 1836
Burials 1770 - 1905

Title: Re: Is Ystradyfodwg the same as LLandyfodwg?
Post by: skidmorecarol on Wednesday 23 March 11 20:46 GMT (UK)

You're are star.

Thanx again   :)