About Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Wales, with a population of about 63,546, situated approximately 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. At one time the largest town in Wales, Merthyr Tydfil is today the country's fourth largest urban area by population. Situated in the historic county of Glamorgan, it is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and is administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Both the town and the county borough are often referred to as simply 'Merthyr'.

According to legend, the town is named after Saint Tydfil, a daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog. According to her legend, she was slain at Merthyr by pagans around 480; the place was subsequently named Merthyr Tydfil in her honour.

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Looking for Mason/Rowlands information...

Merthyr Tydfil » Forum » Local Genealogy » Page » Looking for Mason/Rowlands information...

@iamtimbo
27 Jul 2017 18:58:30
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I am looking for information on George Mason and Ellen Rowlands, who married in Merthyr Tydfil in 1923. I know a fair amount about Ellen (aka Elizabeth), but George is a bit of a mystery; any clues would be much appreciated...!
updated by @iamtimbo: 10 Dec 2017 01:14:03

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