I've just been Googling 'Varteg' and came upon the following, which might be
useful for some people:
Richard Roynon is the Methodist Archivist for part of the Monmouthshire
Circuit, and hold numerous records pertaining to the Methodists chapels .
Many of these records are not held in any Public Repository, and he has been
given permission to transcribe the registers. Here are some of the chapels
which are included in his records:
Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Beaufort, Abertillery, Abergavenny, Blaenavon,
Garndiffaith, Abersychan, Trevethin Parish etc.
He also holds some Church of England Registers some dating back to 1670, and
he has Census Records relating to the Trevethin Area, 1861-1891.
Pontypool Workhouse Records 1858-
Some of Garndiffaith Estate Records 1823-1890.
He asks: "Can I help you ? . I ask for no money for myself but any Donations
received will be given to the upkeep of Varteg Churchyard, which is a
project of mine. Please e-mail me at the following address. Hoping to hear
from you soon."
Richard Roynon,( Methodist Archivist ) [RRoynon(a)aol.com]
Robert