Hi Janine, from across the ditch I didn't take a lot of notice of your original post, so forgive me if I am off track. Watkin (without the 's') is not that common over here. If you find that you have a Rev James Watkin, Wesleyan missionary, in your family in the mid 1800's get in touch. I know he had Australian connections - northern NSW if I am not mistaken. I am pretty sure he came over here from Oz to take up a mission post, and eventually returned to Oz. He was a missionary at a place called Waikouaiti, north of Dunedin, and he developed quite a connection with Ngai Tahu, the local Māori. A biography was published here about three years ago. If you think he is one of your rellies, let me know, and I will try to locate it. I worked with one of his descendants (we called him the little Aussie bleeder, or Skippy, so you can guess where he originated!). Cheers John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of janine h Sent: Monday, 30 August 2010 4:28 p.m. To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [POWYS] David Williams Watkin Dear List, Thank you, I've had prompt responses from Lynne (off line) and Alun. This is a fantastic start on the journey to find the Watkin family. My sister in law is new to family history and in my own family tree, I've not had any rellies from Wales, mostly Scotland, England and Ireland; so I'm keen to learn about resources available to share with her. As suggested by Alun I'll contact the registrar to purchase the certificates I'll require. Thanks once again. Cheers Janine South Australia

Hi All , i have WATKIN ancestors of Llandaff glamorgan namely EDMOND WATKIN c 1780's the name appears to be quite rare i haven't seen it mentioned on the lists be great to find out more about this line . He married Ann Llewellyn at Llandaff . Cheers denis edwards Sydney Australia