By: R J Moore-Colyer,
National Library of Wales, journal 26/1 (Summer 1989) Volume XXVI/1, p. 32-57. Read More
Llanrhystud Parish Vestry Book 1738-70
At a Vestry held in and for the said parish this 20th day of June 1738 It is Agreed that a handsome convenient Gate at the East End of the Churchyard be made with all convenient speed.
1738 The Register-Book of the Parish of Llanrhystid in the County of Cardigan and Diocess of St Davids Containing the Names and Surnames with the Respective Professions or Callings of all that were Baptiztd, Marries, and Buried in the said parish from the Five and twentieth Day of March in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Eight etc.
Please note that John & Sheila Rowlands are not researching all Rowlands families, but only their own family - and regret that they have no information on other Rowlands lines to share.
Until relatively recently, all the Rowlands ancestors of John Rowlands came from the mid-Cardiganshire parish of Llanrhystud. There were few males in each generation and those generations tended to be quite long, with males marrying late. The following website is the framework of the family, all being of the parish of Llanrhystud, Cardiganshire, unless stated otherwise:
