Hello all,
I have had a lot of queries why researchers can't find their rellies on
the 1861 census, specifically Blaenau Gwent area. If you want a full
list for Gwent, copy and paste this link into your web browser or search
engine:-
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wlsgfhs/Sales/1861.htm#MissingPages
Below is the 'Blaenau Gwent' area missing bits which are unfortunately
lost forever, unless they turn up in someone's attic;))
ABERYSTRUTH:- 4,739 out of 16,055 are missing. Aberystruth is Blaina,
Nantyglo, Abertillery, parts of Ebbw Vale, Beaufort and Cwm. Almost a
quarter missing!
BEDWELLTY (Rock Bedwellty-sub district), mainly Argoed area, 422 out of
2,962 are missing. Over a quarter missing!
BEDWELLTY (Tredegar Sub-District), 6,267 out of 28,548 are missing.
Tredegar Division includes Ebbw Vale, Tredegar and Rhymney. Over a
quarter missing!
Llanhilleth, 199 out of 1,020 are missing. Wonder who survived??
Before you ask about the 1841, 1851, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 census
missing entries for Gwent, the answer is I do not know. Maybe the P.R.O.
has the answers?
best regards
Barrie Jones, Gwent