Breconshire Family History Society

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The aims of Ystradgynlais Family History Society are to promote and encourage the study of genealogy and family history.  Several meetings are held each year that members are welcome to attend.

Information about Ystradgynlais Family History Society


Address:

Ystradgynlais FHS
c/o Ystradgynlais Library
Temperance Lane
Ystradgynlais
SA9 1JP

Email:

caryljones@talktalk.net

The local newspaper covering 1898-1971 has been transferred on to microfilm by the Society, this being available in Ystradgynlais Library.  You are advised to book the machine because the films are in high demand.  

Society Newsletter

A newsletter is available on their website, along with a short history of the parish of Ystradgynlais.

Society Publications

Many publications and other items are available for sale, which incorporate:

  • Births, Marriages, Deaths and Funeral Notices from Llais Newspaper
  • Census Indexes (Ystradgynlais/Ystalyfera)
  • Coasters (9cm x 9cm)
  • Crimes, Courts and Criminals from the Llais Llapur Newspaper 1898-1925 (DVD: Index and Articles)
  • Fridge Magnets (Large 9.5cm x 6.5cm – picture 9cm x 6cm)
  • Fridge Magnets (Small 5cm x 7.5cm – picture 4.5cm x 7cm)
  • In Memorium CD compiled from Family Notices published in the Llais Newspaper 1922-1971
  • Keyrings – double sided
  • Land Tax Assessment Records 1754, 1760, 1761, 1762, 1763, 1765 and 1771
  • Parish Register Transcripts
  • Ystradgynlais Now and Then: old Photographs on DVD

Memorial Inscriptions are also available for sale, which include:

  • Carmel Chapel, Abercrave
  • Gorof Cemetery, Ystradgynlais
  • Nantyffin Chapel, Penycae
  • St Cynog’s Church
  • Tynycoed Chapel, Penycae
  • Yorath Chapel, Cwmgiedd

Research Conducted by the Society

On payment of a fee, the Society can perform look-ups in the following resources:

  • 1841-1911 Census Indexes
  • Llais Newspaper Extracts – Approximate date required
  • Memorial Inscriptions
  • St Cynog Parish Registers – Baptisms 1712-1969, Marriages 1712-1951, Burials 1712-1957 (Photocopies)
  • Tithe Maps and Apportionments

Surnames Researched by Society Members

A list of surnames currently being researched by Society members is accessible.

Website:
http://www.ystradgynlaisfhs.co.uk

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