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Hello all,
The 1861-1881 census returns in Bedwellty indicate that a Hannah Rees was born (I know the term can be interpreted very loosely) in three different places--in Beaufort, Llangynidr, and Bedwellty. I guess I will have to search records in all three places. I have a few questions regarding these places.
1. On the census, would birth place normally indicate a town/hamlet or the broader parish? Example--If it said Llangynidr, would that mean the parish or the actual town?
2. I have found references to Beaufort in both Monmouthshire and Breconshire counties. Does anyone know a history of Beaufort in regards to which district/sub-district it has belonged to through the years? I also have the same question about Llangynidr. Below I have a chart with information I have gleaned from the Internet. Is this correct? I'm especially interested in being able to search records from 1860 and earlier (especially the 1841/51 census).
Place Sub-District District County
Beaufort Aberystruth Bedwelty Monmouthshire
Beaufort Llangattock Crickhowell Breconshire
Llangynidr Llangynidr Crickhowell Breconshire
3. How many miles are between the towns of Llangynidr, Beaufort, Bedwelty, and Mynyddyslwyn?
Thanks so much for your help,
Melanie Tucker
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At long last Karl Martin's site with maps, illustrations, pictures and
explanations in detail.
Karl says:-
"In this site are to be found sections dealing with old roads and
tracks, some archaeology and some picture taken in the area. This area
is largely the southern part of Brecknockshire and the northern part of
what used to be Monmouthshire. The map is of approximately 1900 and
shows the then extensive railway networks".
See :- http://www.karlmartin.co.uk/
Enjoy!
Barrie Jones, Gwent
This web-site was passed to me this week:-
Ebbw Vale County Grammar school:-
http://www.evcgs.co.uk/
Our Ebbw Vale branch of Gwent FHS Chairman (formerly Secretary) is shown
on the 'old fogey's' pictures.
Barrie Jones, Gwent FHS
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