Susan, and all.
Many thanks for the Latin words. I'm sure they will be helpful in many
ways. Some of them are seen in early America records, as well.
Please tell the sender of the info, if you don't think she received an
answer to her questions, that avea is really avia and means grandmother.
There are many more words as well:
a vinculo --away from bonds, cords, or chains; usually regarding divorce
a vinculo matrimonii -- literally "from the bond of matrimony"; absolute
divorce
avunculus --maternal uncle
avunculus magnus --great-uncle on the mtoher's side
avunculus major --grandmother's brother, grand-uncle
avus --grandfather; ancestor
Source: Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary compiled by maurine and
Glen Harris.
Hope this helps.
Oh--BTW, I doubt any of us knows enough Latin to be "reading" any record!
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Those of us going are thrilled that we have some connections with people
living there. These were unexpected, but thanks to Roland's lead in
finding Keith, we've found some wonderful people.
Still some to find, however. There was a previous mention of some Pugh or
Evans family from the Bala area attending the Philadlphia Welsh Society's
St. David's Day celebration. We need to have some leads on them. I can't
recall the details, but whoever discovered this, have you been able to get
further information from that Society, so we might find them?
Time is moving quickly....still to many things to discover before going.
Has anyone had time to order any of the film Roland suggested?
Keep in touch everyone....
Best wishes,
Emily