If you have ever logged into Ancestry and found that your Scottish roots have suddenly become Ulster, or watched your Welsh ancestry shrink while a surprising chunk of Cornish appeared out of nowhere, you are far from alone.

Researching the Tylorstown Colliery is a personal project. My great-grandfather, Charles Richards, spent almost thirty years working there and a generation earlier, my 2x great-grandfather David Harries was killed there in the disaster of 1896.

Our research into Billy Prosser uncovered an extraordinary working life, from Cardiff Corporation gardener and resident of Insole Court to superintendent of war cemetery gardens in Italy. His story shows how detailed research can bring one fascinating individual vividly back to life.

Our research into Lodge Farm in Caerleon uncovered more than three centuries of family, farming and community history. From 17th-century religious turmoil to its new life as a church, this case study shows what one property can reveal about the people who lived there.

From a medieval chapel to one of Newport’s best-loved nightspots, the story of Mount St Albans is far richer than many realise. Over the centuries it has been a Georgian country house, working farm, exclusive country club and the home of unforgettable nights of cabaret, dancing and country music.

Discover why Pennsylvania has become known as America’s most Welsh state. From the pioneering Welsh Quakers in the seventeenth century to the workers who helped drive the Industrial Revolution, explore the remarkable story of the generations who carried their Welsh heritage across the Atlantic.

Centimorgans (cMs) are one of the most important numbers you’ll encounter in your DNA results, but what do they actually mean? In this guide, we explain how shared cMs help estimate family relationships, why the numbers vary, and how to use them to make sense of your Welsh ancestry.

Learn which DNA testing company is best for Welsh family history research. We compare AncestryDNA, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA and 23andMe to help you choose the right test and maximise your chances of discovering Welsh ancestors.

Discover how DNA testing can enhance your family history research. Learn what ethnicity estimates, DNA matches and centimorgans really mean, and how combining genetic evidence with traditional genealogy can help uncover your Welsh ancestry.

From a farm in Newoprt to the industrial cities of Ohio, the story of Mary Elizabeth Williams traces one Welsh family’s remarkable journey through emigration, resilience, and opportunity in nineteenth-century America.