Over the past several decades, I have spent a fair amount of time climbing my family tree. With a surname like JONES you can imagine what sort of branches I have had to navigate. There have been a lot of readings, references and resources that have been a tremendous help along the way. It is the purpose of this blog to present the things [readings, references and resources] that have helped me get a littler further along the limbs. It might have been a reading, a particular reference, or a certain type of resource that helped breakdown the barriers that presented themselves. [Called "brick walls" by some genealogist.] For those who might find these genealogy "bread crumbs" helpful, I will leave a few to be found along the trail. Genealogy for generations...that have been...are in the present...and yet to come, my three Rs...readings, references and resources.
One of the readings that has providing a great deal of insight into my Welsh ancestry is the text called "A History of Wales", by John Davis. It is well written...easy to read...and chronologically presented. For those of us with a Welsh ancestry [living outside of Wales], it is a good read and excellent reference for those interested in getting a basic grasp of Wales.
Paviland to Wales since 1939 is presented. John Davies is from the Department of Welsh History, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. It was first published in Welsh, 1987, with an English translation 1992. My copy is well worn. My first bread crumb..."Hansel and Gretel" would be proud.
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