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21st July 06, 02:59 PM
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Wales?
Hello folks. Just recenty found out that part of my family came from Wales....anyone else in here of Welsh heritage? Just curious. Would like to learn more about the area and it's celtic traditions...
Dave
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21st July 06, 03:13 PM
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I don't know for certain, but my mom's father was an Edwards, and that is a Welsh name, so I did get a Welsh cilt in the Edwards tartan. I haven't been able to trace his line back before his parents yet, but I am trying.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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21st July 06, 03:19 PM
#3
My great-great-great-grandfather's family name was Vaughan (a Welsh name) though he was born in Ireland. How long the family lived there is anyone's guess since I can't find any records of when they left Wales. The name Vaughan has survived in the family as a first name for five generations now. Since Derek lives in Wales he would be the obvious person to ask about all things Welsh.
A kilted Celt on the border.
Kentoc'h mervel eget bezań saotret
Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ęgerrume desinere.
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21st July 06, 03:50 PM
#4
I am a Powell on my mother's side. I always thought that was English, but I recently learned that's more like Welsh, from "ap Howell," or "son of Howell." I'll go with that.
Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati
At any moment you must be prepared to give up who you are today for who you could become tomorrow.
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21st July 06, 03:59 PM
#5
Aye,
One for sure Welsh line - Bowen
One very probably Welsh line, still being researched, could be Scot too - Lewis.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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21st July 06, 04:01 PM
#6
Several potential ones on Mom's side . . . Evans, to be sure.
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21st July 06, 04:22 PM
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From my Dad's side of the family, my Great-Granddad was born in Wales (no one know where though?).
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21st July 06, 05:12 PM
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If I dig back far enough there's Welsh on both sides, just as there's Scots on both sides. Smalley on Dad's side since about 1050. I'd have to look at my notes for Mom's side.
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21st July 06, 06:24 PM
#9
Haven't been able to actually trace the lineage for my family yet, but Davis, derived from Davidson, appears to be Welsh, based on my research.
The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long
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21st July 06, 11:03 PM
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Hello Dave ... Please ask away any questions and I will try and answer them. I am born, bred and still living in Wales. I have managed to trace our family back to 1680. All of them resided in Wales for their whole lives. Reading the posts its surprising how many 'Welsh' connections are here at x marks. Don't forget to check out the Welsh Tartan Centre ... www.welsh-tartan.co.uk
Iechyd Da 
Derek
A Proud Welsh Cilt Wearer
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