Powys Family History Resources

This page is dedicated to assist Family History Researchers and Genealogists tracing lost relatives and ancestors in the historical county of Powys in the heartland of Wales. On our website you will find a range of resources including societies, record offices and historical newspapers to help with your research.

Powys Family History Society

This society was founded in 1980. They have a small membership of currently around 700. A range of publications has been made available by this society and they have ongoing projects to help Family Historians in the region.

Powys Archives

This service is located in Llandrindod Wells and have archives available dating as far back as the fourteenth century. Visit the office to see the plethora of resources that will impact your research for the better.

Powys Newspaper Archives

Local Newspaper Archives and Historical Newspaper records provide very helpful information for Family Historians when undertaking research. Information can often be found that is not available in Parish Records, or Censuses and this resource often provides greater insight into the lives of our ancestors. At Family History our site is able to provide a direct link to Powys Newspaper Archives from a variety of newspapers, covering different time periods. Here is the link and information on the historic Powys Newspapers and time periods covered:

British Newspaper Archives – historic newspaper records in the Powys area

– Records and news from the three historic Powys newspapers listed below.