Hello Susan Even better, go to http://www.welsh-cottages.co.uk/ceredigion/mwntchurch.asp and http://www.stcynwyls.co.uk/ Gerry Lewis

On 21/7/09 01:39, "Susan & Tom Berghan" <theberghans@comcast.net> wrote: > My questions are: > Does the Church of Wales, Mwnt Parish Church still exist Go to: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/886708 > and the Church of Wales, Parish Church of Aberporth still exist? Go to http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/791241 Gerry Lewis

Dear Susan and Tom   Here are a few details you can see online.   Mwnt Church http://home.clara.net/galw/mwnt.htm   The church is usually open in the summer months - or was the last time I was there.  If you are lucky you may be able to see Dolphins in the bay on a sunny day.   The contact number would be via the Rev John Powell, Vicar of Cardigan Contact About: Services, Baptisms, Marriages, Funerals and any other matter concerning church life as well as pastoral matters. Address: The Vicarage, Maes y Dderwen, Gwbert Road, Cardigan. SA43 1PE E-Mail: parchjohnpowell@btinternet.com Phone: 01239 612722   Details of Summer Services http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/parishholding/david/d085-en/church-life-en/services-at-holy-cross-mwnt   NB if you are used to the great highways of the USA be prepared for a cultural shock. The road down to Mwnt is very narrow.   Aberporth http://www.stcynwyls.co.uk/ The page says the church is open as well. If the inscription is in the church I would have thought it would be easily found. Suggest you with the Rector. RECTOR - Revd John G Matthews (Father John) The Rectory, Aberporth, SA43 2BX tel: 01239 810 556 Have a wonderful time... is two days enough ?!   (I have Ellis's in my tree, from not far away, but haven't yet had time to research them - still got the Evans's to work through !)   Jen --- On Tue, 21/7/09, Susan & Tom Berghan <theberghans@comcast.net> wrote: From: Susan & Tom Berghan <theberghans@comcast.net> Subject: [Dyfed] Aberporth & Mwnt To: dyfed@rootsweb.com Date: Tuesday, 21 July, 2009, 12:39 AM Hello List, My dream is coming true. I will be able to spend two days in Wales while on a short vacation to the UK in September. My great grandfather, Capt. Dave Ellis was from the Aberporth area. He left around 1850 for America. Since my husband and son will be with me, I won't have time to do any research but I would love to be able to find some of the places I have already researched. My questions are: Does the Church of Wales, Mwnt Parish Church and the Church of Wales, Parish Church of Aberporth still exist? What are my chances of finding a Monumental Inscription in the Aberporth church if I already have a record of what it says? Do I need to contact anyone to get permission to see the churches? I have the name of the home where my ancestors lived - for at least 50 years. It was what at that time was the outskirts of Aberporth. The name of the dwelling was Bongam Bach. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find out if this dwelling still exist or if not where it once was? Thank you very much. I am so excited to finally be able to see my ancestral home. Susan Ellis Berghan Seattle, Washington, USA Church of Wales, Mwnt Parish Church - Evan Ellis & Hannah Davies married 6 March 1824 Church of Wales, Parish Church of Aberporth - David Ellis baptized 6 October 1829 You can read more about my great grandfather Capt. Dave Ellis www.ancestorsremembered.com ================================ Dyfed list http://home.clara.net/daibevan/DyfedML.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DYFED-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dear all I picked up this book in the local bookshop today: http://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=7613&ProductID=8049 159 pages of North Cardiganshire photos, covering: Aberystywth, Llanbadarn Fawr, Capel Bangor, Goginan, Ponterwyd, Ystumtuen, Nant-y-moch, Pontarfynach, Devils Bridge, Pont-rhyd-y-groes, Ysbty Ystwyth, Clarach, Borth, Ynyslas, Bow Street, Llandre, Tal-y-bont, Taliesin, Tre'r-ddol, Egwlsfach, Gandyfi, Penrhyncoch, Salem, Trefeurig. Book was originally published in 1992, so some of you might have seen it before. This is the 2009 print. I don't have any connection with the book ... I'm just someone who's interested in North Cardiganshire history, it being the place where half my ancestors once resided. This is just a heads up of sort, as some of you might be interested. Alison

Hello list, Who can help me with my search for Thomas Davies, born 1846, son of Howell and Sarah Davies. Born at Mountain Hall, Llangeler, the farm of his grandparents. In 1861 census Thomas was living with his parents at Abergwrog, Brongwyn, 15 years old. Not in 1871 census anymore with his parents. In 1875 mentioned as present at the death of his father. Found some old photo's of unknown relatives made in Aberdare and Mountain Ash. So think Thomas Davies had left Cardigan and possibly went to work as a collier. Hope somebody can find him in 1871 or 1881 census. Think he was married as there is a lady in the picture with him. Elwyn - Netherlands.

Hello List, My dream is coming true. I will be able to spend two days in Wales while on a short vacation to the UK in September. My great grandfather, Capt. Dave Ellis was from the Aberporth area. He left around 1850 for America. Since my husband and son will be with me, I won't have time to do any research but I would love to be able to find some of the places I have already researched. My questions are: Does the Church of Wales, Mwnt Parish Church and the Church of Wales, Parish Church of Aberporth still exist? What are my chances of finding a Monumental Inscription in the Aberporth church if I already have a record of what it says? Do I need to contact anyone to get permission to see the churches? I have the name of the home where my ancestors lived - for at least 50 years. It was what at that time was the outskirts of Aberporth. The name of the dwelling was Bongam Bach. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to find out if this dwelling still exist or if not where it once was? Thank you very much. I am so excited to finally be able to see my ancestral home. Susan Ellis Berghan Seattle, Washington, USA Church of Wales, Mwnt Parish Church - Evan Ellis & Hannah Davies married 6 March 1824 Church of Wales, Parish Church of Aberporth - David Ellis baptized 6 October 1829 You can read more about my great grandfather Capt. Dave Ellis www.ancestorsremembered.com

Dear Katherine A comprehensive study of the Philipps family and many other West Wales families is being conducted at this site. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~davtur/ For ease of surfing the database may be found on Rootsweb at http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=AET-T Three entries may be found for Walter, but as yet no entry for the name Roger. Finest regards Arthur E Turner-Thomas Genealogist to H.R.H. the Countess of Wessex _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live, you can organise, edit, and share your photos. http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/134665338/direct/01/

Photos of: Maesyronnen Chapel, Glasbury, RAD Dear Listers, The latest subject to be added to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' is: The 300-year-old Maesyronnen Chapel, in the parish of Glasbury, Radnorshire (photography by John Ball) Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the Glasbury (Maesyronnen) link. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Hi list, I am looking for the parents of John Thomas who says he was born 30.7.1820 in Pwlhelli, are there any baptism records available either online or to purchase on cd? Many thanks Ann

Photos of: St John's Church, Machen, MON; St Michael's Church, Machen, MON Dear Listers, The latest subjects to be added to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' are: 1. St John's Church, Upper Machen, Monmouthshire (photography by John Ball) 2. St Michael's Church, Lower Machen, Monmouthshire (photography by John Ball & Anon) Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the Machen links. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Pictures of: Grug Glas Chapel Graveyard, Swansea, GLA; and Dan-y-graig Cemetery, Swansea, GLA Dear Listers, This week's Retrospectives, just uploaded onto my website, are: 1. The sadly neglected graveyard, once attached to the long-demolished Grug Glas Chapel in the centre of Swansea, county of Glamorgan (twelve pictures). This feature, first shown on 'Images of Wales' in October 1998 was updated in May 2004. 2. A visit to the Dan-y-graig municipal cemetery in the St Thomas district of Swansea, county of Glamorgan (eight pictures). This feature was first shown on 'Images of Wales' in August 1998. As usual, these webpages will be on display on my website for one week. 'Retrospective Images of Wales' is at www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/retro/retro.htm After viewing the Retrospectives, why not explore my 'Webpage Archive' and make your own Retrospective requests. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, mid-Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) mailing lists

Hi all, The THOMAS family booklet prepared by Doris Irene CUMMING nee JEFFERIES is now available on my site from the genealogy pages (http://www.journeymouse.net/CMS/content/blogcategory/24/57/). Just click "THOMAS" on the left menu and you should be able to find it. For those of you have no idea what this covers, this was a genealogy prepared by a cousin that covers our descent from a William Frederick THOMAS of Pembrokeshire in the 1800s to 1979 / 1980 when it was prepared. This booklet forms the back-bone of my own research as I have worked on verifying, correcting and extending it. Regards, Jo Jo Thomas http://www.journeymouse.net/ Updated weekly

Thank you for the many suggestions concerning Welsh Male Choirs. I need to mention that with regard to the Tenby Male Choir, the songs I noted were but a few of those that I remember them singing. They sang several songs in WELSH, but not having a program with me, and not speaking Welsh myself, I didn't know the titles of those songs and so I didn't list them. Sorry. As one American (like most, not having come from a Welsh speaking family) and speaking only for myself, I like a combination of songs sung in Welsh and songs sung in English. I love to hear the old beautiful language of my Welsh ancestors, and I love being moved by the beautiful words as they sing inspirational songs in English. It's always strange for me to hear others say what Americans want or "don't want", as I think we're a rather diverse people. If the Tenby Choir came to the States we'd have the audience packed with my family, my husbands family, and our relatives and friends, with not a single angry soul in our group. Then we'd buy them out of CDs and go floating happily home to our stereos. It's not just the language that gives Welsh choirs their reputations, it's also their incredible voices. "No feeling when the song is sung in English"? You haven't heard the Tenby Welsh Male choir sing on the beach of Tenby, or the Fron male choir sing "Sailing". Never have I heard so many inspirational pieces within one hour. It was soul inspiring. The Tenby choir also sang Edelweis (sp) and a robust song in Welsh about Gymru or something similar and we enjoyed it immensely. Thank you again! Lea Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 2:15 AM Subject: [Dyfed] Welsh Choirs I noted Ms Robertson's comment about the Tenby Male Voice Choir singing and she wanted a CD of it.? > > I'm sure they have beautiful voices, but what I'm curious about is, why weren't they singing Welsh-language songs? > I have heard many Welsh choirs come here to the USA and sing show tunes, Danny Boy, etc.? Great - they have wonderful voices - but the people in the audience get very angry - they want only Welsh-language songs.??? They want something from home not a show tune. > > I know that the choirs feel it is a mark of distinction that they can sing show tunes, Danny Boy, etc. - but that's not what the American people want.? By the way, many of them don't speak the Welsh language but they still want it sung in the "Language of Heaven."? There is a difference when a song is sung in Welsh and when its not.? There's no feeling when the song is sung in English.? I do not speak the language, although I sing it.? My father spoke and sang the language and I come from a Welsh-speaking Cardiganshire family. > > Annie

Photos of: Calfaria Chapel, Login, CMN; St Tydfil's Church Llysworney, GLA; Ebernezer Chapel, Llawryglyn, MGY Dear Listers, The latest subjects to be added to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' are: 1. Calfaria Chapel, Login, Carmarthenshire (photography by Pat Powell) 2. St Tydfil's Church Llysworney, Glamorgan (photography by John Ball) 3. Ebernezer Chapel, Llawryglyn, Montgomeryshire (photography by John Ball) Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the Login, Llysworney, and Llawryglyn links. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Hi, would anyone know if there is a published index and transcription for the box cemetery in Llanelli? I am looking for a John Morris of 8 Swansea road who died oct - dec 1871 aged 68. Any help would be most welcome. Regards Rob

Dai, thank you for your reply, it was suggested that i try the Church Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints which i think i will do and then if no luck i will try the NAAAIRS site. thanks again Brenda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dai & Angela Bevan" <daibevan@clara.co.uk> To: "Brenda Parrott" <willspad2@talktalk.net> Cc: <DYFED@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [Dyfed] BIRTH INFORMATION > Brenada, > Try the NAAIRS site - South Africa's National Archives - at > http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs.htm > > Dai > > Brenda Parrott wrote: >> Please can anyone tell me if its possible to find birth information from >> South Africa (Cape Town)?? Brenda >> >> >> ================================ >> Dyfed list http://home.clara.net/daibevan/DyfedML.html >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> DYFED-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes >> in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.16/2241 - Release Date: 07/16/09 05:58:00

Brenada, Try the NAAIRS site - South Africa's National Archives - at http://www.national.archives.gov.za/naairs.htm Dai Brenda Parrott wrote: > Please can anyone tell me if its possible to find birth information from > South Africa (Cape Town)?? Brenda > > > ================================ > Dyfed list http://home.clara.net/daibevan/DyfedML.html > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DYFED-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >

Photos of: St Gwynno's Church, Llanwonno, GLA Dear Listers, The latest subject to be added to my 'Welsh Churches and Chapels Collection' is: St Gwynno's Church, Llanwonno, Glamorgan (photography by John Ball) Go to www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/churches/ and search the index for the Llanwonno link. Kind regards, John -------------------- John Ball, Brecon, Mid-Wales, UK E-mail: john@jlb2005.plus.com John's Homepage: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/ Images of Wales: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/walespic/ Welsh Family History Archive: http://www.jlb2005.plus.com/wales/ GENUKI Breconshire Maintainer: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/BRE/ Joint Administrator - Powys (& BRE/MGY/RAD) RootsWeb mailing lists

Please can anyone tell me if its possible to find birth information from South Africa (Cape Town)?? Brenda

Hi Jen, try this link for St Padarn's Church, Llanbadarn Fawr, Cardiganshire http://www.llanbadarnchurchyard.org.uk/index.html Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: <jenmathias@gmail.com> To: "Dyfed List" <dyfed@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:59 PM Subject: [Dyfed] Harold Idris Bell 1879 - 1967 Dear Listers Does anyone know where Sir Harold Idris Bell was buried ? Possibly Llanbadarn Fawr, but I don't have a copy of the James's Beddargrafiadau or Llanbadarn Parish Registers easily accessible. Could someone possibly help? Many thanks. Jen ================================ Dyfed list http://home.clara.net/daibevan/DyfedML.html ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DYFED-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message