Nantcwnlle Parish Records-Griffiths

[brawd houdini]

Hello Everybody,

Looking for anybody with easy access to Nantcwnlle Parish records.The period I,m looking for is between roughly 1650-1800,and I'm interested in anything to do with surname Griffiths.I have my personal tree going back to 1773 and also a Pedigree document stretching from 1700 back to 1200.As you can see there is a gap of roughly 70 years,however I could do with documented evidence either side of this to prove and validate the connection between my tree and the document.

I would also be interested in anything to do with Griffiths,for these dates in the surrounding parishes as I have family in several of these,ie Llanddewi Brefi,Trefilan,Llanfihangel Ystrad,Llanbadarn Odwyn,Llangeitho and Llanbadarn Trefeglwys.

I have,nt seen any Parish records before now so I don't really know what to expect in terms of information from them,so I would be interested in any other documentation for this period as regards the above.

Thank you,Diolch yn fawr,

Regards,brawd houdini

[osprey]

think you may be out of luck for earlier years in Nantcwnlle - they don't seem to go much before 1763 according to this
http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/CGN/Nancwnlle/

This gives a summary of what you might expect to find in parish registers at various dates

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,54385.0.html

 
You could always ask the archives in Aberystwyth - they're very helpful

http://archifdy-ceredigion.org.uk/

[brawd houdini]

Hello Osprey,

Thanks for the pointers-the Genuki site I'm familiar with,but the forum was very useful and gives an idea of what to expect.

As to the Archives,since posting this I've found that some records regarding Nantcwnlle are apparently held in  the Records office in Carmarthen for some reason.However I think It's time to approach both offices to see what's available.

I do have some detail up to about 1709 but again it's not exactly what I'm looking for.I posted this more in the hope of finding someone with knowledge of the family or the area as I've had some success with this approach in the past.

Maybe you're aware that there was a Dioscesian Registry in Carmarthen?If you are is this a separate office to the Public Records office?

Another  answer might lie in the records of both Quakers and Baptists.Do you know where I might come across these?

Sorry for the 1,000 and 1 questions,but I guess if you don't ask you don't get!!
Thanks once again for being helpful.Diolch yn Fawr Iawn.

Regards,David

Ps does your name come from the rugby team or the bird-I'm a supporter of both!!!!!

[osprey]

There's no mention of baptists or quakers on the Genuki page for Nantcwnlle, but they could have gone elsewhere to worship. I have baptists from Pembs, and I've come to a halt because of lack of records. There are original records for that church in the NLW in Aberystwyth which I've seen, but they don't go any further back than 1795. The only mentions of children are at baptism and there's no clue as to how old they are, but probably upwards of 15 and rarely linked to parents. No marriages because they would have been in the parish church.   

I've not come across the Diocesian Registry in Carmarthen. I'd give the record offices a go to start off with.

There are some searchable non-conformist records online, but be warned they can work out to be expensive especially with a common name.

http://www.bmdregisters.co.uk/

Bit more
http://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=486

Hope something here helps

 

ps, fond of the bird as well, but it was the team that inspired my name.

    

[brawd houdini]

Ok,Thanks osprey will keep looking.Let you know when I find something.

Looking forward to the new season-Ospreys to lift the Heineken Cup?Let's hope so!!!!!!

Regards,David

[MLD]

I am searching for David Griffiths born c1730-40. I thought he must be descended from Griffith John Griffith but his sons apparently went to Pennsylvania. Can anyone help ?

Michael

[MLD]

I am searching for David Griffiths born c 1730-40. I thought he must be descended from Griffith John Griffith but apparently his sons went to Pennsylvania. Can anyone help ?

Michael

[brawd houdini]

Hello MLD,
Not all of Griffith John Griffiths' sons went to Pennsylvania,only the ones involved in the altercation with the Vicar of Llanddewi Brefi.I might be able to help you but before I can commit to a definite answer I could do with more information, If you have any.There are 2 distinct Patriarchal lines in my Griffiths tree,
one carries the name John,the other David.If the David you seek is the oldest son,or maybe even the
second son then I should be able to trace him.Do you know where your David was born and when he
was born?What is your source for the information you already have?
Answers to these questions will help disclose his identity.As far as my records are concerned I have a
narrow gap that so far I have'nt been able to bridge,but I might be able to trace your David anyway.
Regards,
brawd houdini

[MLD]

Hello

This is the one area of my family tree on which I have got stuck so I would greatly appreciate any help at all.
My ancestor Arthur Wolseley of Aberystwyth married Jane Griffiths who was born about 1766. I cannot find the marriage or her baptism. He was the son of a baronet and is said to have married the daughter of "David Griffiths Esq. of Tregaron". He must have come from a family of some substance.
I am afraid that that is all I know.

Michael