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Ever wondered why your ancestors can’t be found in Parish Registers? They may well have been non-conformists or dissenters who worshipped in chapel and not in the parish church. Although non-conformists also feature in other parts of Britain, the experience differs in Wales, partly as Welsh could be the language of worship in some chapels, and partly as the chapel was not only the expression of religion but lay at the epicentre of the social and cultural life of a community. Join Gill Thomas for an exploration of non-conformist records and resources in Wales. They might help you break through the ‘surnames’ barrier and can reveal additional information such as links to education and emigration.
Gill Thomas has a background in History, took her B.A at the University College Cardiff and has a Postgraduate Certificate in Genealogical Studies at the University of Strathclyde. She is the owner of ‘Who What Where Research Services’ and is based in London. She is the outgoing Chair and a Member of AGRA (Association of Genealogists & Researchers in Archives).
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