Genealogy Chat

Help, I am new to all this, and could really do with some advice . Im trying to trace my fathers family, I have a copy of his birth certificate, and have checked out the 1901 census but this isnt much help. I cant get any further than my nan on my mothers side either, most records I need to start with start in the 1920-30. Unfortunatly at 36 im now the oldest in my family and have no rellies to help. My father was a glanville born in the rhonda in 1919. He was the youngest in his family, and passed away 3 weeks ago. There are no papers or family records - where do I start? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi Karinne Hopefully you know the names of your father's brothers and sisters. Birth indexes back to about 1912 show mother's maiden name. You can look through these (others can suggest the best sites) to try and pick up as many siblings as possible. Your grandparents' marriage will (hopefully, but not necessarily) take place before the birth of the eldest child. You will have both grandparents' names, so you should be able to be certain you have found the right marriage. The certificate will take you a little closer to the all important date of 1901, and give you names for the next generation. Good luck! Brenda

What are your father's parent's names from his birth certificate? Did you find them on the 1901 census? If you give full names and the area they were living when your father was born, they should be somewhere on the 1901. Kath. x

Hi, my grandfather was Andrew Glanville, and grandmother was Elizabeth Glanville nee Thomas, not on the 1901 cenus have checked. My father was the youngest of about(?) 12. But I only have the names of Betty, Victor & Pat. No more info than that. My father had dementia so things were not always clear. Thank you for your replies, do you think a trip to somerset house would help? Regards, Karie

Well this looks like the marriage of his parents: GLANVILLE, Andrew Alfred 1908 September Marriages Ffestiniog Caernarvonshire Merionethshire Thomas, Lizzie Cousan 1908 September Marriages Ffestiniog Caernarvonshire Merionethshire Name: GLANVILLE, Andrew Alfred Record Type: Marriages Quarter: September Year: 1908 District: Ffestiniog County: Caernarvonshire Merionethshire Volume: 11b Page: 611 If you sent of for the marriage certificate, it will give their parents names and help you pin point them in 1901. Sam x

Possibly Lizzie in 1901? Arthur Thomas abt 1896 Pentraeth, Anglesey, Wales Son Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire Baby Thomas abt 1899 Llaneugrad, Anglesey, Wales Daughter Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire Charles Thomas abt 1871 Pentraeth, Anglesey, Wales Son Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire David O Thomas abt 1893 Pentraeth, Anglesey, Wales Son Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire Isabella Thomas abt 1870 Carnarvon, Bedgelert Wife Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire >>Lizzie C Thomas abt 1892 Carnarvon, Bedgelert Daughter Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire Robert Thomas abt 1863 Pentraeth, Anglesey, Wales Head Llaneugrad Caernarvonshire Sorry my geography is rubbish so I've no idea whether these places are anywhere near the Rhonda or not! Sam x

Thank you soooo much Sam x I will do that and let u know how I get on through the tips board. x Thanks again x

Found this in 1901 Wales, not sure if it is the right one. If it is, email me if you want the image Andrew Glanville abt 1881 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Son Roath Glamorgan Elizabeth Glanville abt 1879 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Roath Glamorgan Ellen Glanville abt 1839 Topsham, Devon, England Widow Roath Glamorgan Source information: RG13/4976 Registration district: Cardiff Sub-registration district: East Cardiff ED, institution, or vessel: 27 Folio: 22 Page: 35 Household schedule number: 231

There is one Elizabeth C. Thomas born Merionethshire, Wales on the 1901 census as a servant in Birkdale, Lancashire. She is 27 and single. The fact that she is away from home doesn't help with whether she is the right one or not. Kath. x

Thank you all again for your replies, your all brilliant, and your help is so much appreciated. The address on my fathers Birth Certificate was 11 Caemain Street Ynysboeth Llanwonno, Mountain Ash, Near the Rhonda Valley. All his siblings were working ect, he was the youngest and the only one left at home. With your helpfull replies, I am going to bed tonight happy and hopeful. x

Yes the Rhonda nr s/wales. Mountain ash is to the right of the Rhonda just below mertha Tydville (cannot spell) . x

The Rhonda comes under Pontypridd south Glamorgan x

I have to go to bed n try n get some sleep ( work in the morning) but I have to thank everyone for their help tonight, im overwelmed. I wish I had done this when I first registered two weejs ago. Finding information on my Dad and his family is keeping me busy, and is helping me, during a very difficult time, so thanks again n GOODNITE X god bless u all x