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Title: Electoral Roll
Post by: Jeffrey on Thursday 12 July 12 19:41 BST (UK)
I am looking for information on when a
Mr W Roberts lived at 14 Rhyd-yDyed, Sketty Green, Swansea.

He would be living there prior to 1978 and I would like to find out his Christian name, when he lived there and also if there were others living there in the house with him at any time.

How would I go about finding out? Is there a web site with the electoral rolls I could look at for the 1960's & 1970's?

(The person I am looking for is not alive now.)

His name was in an old address book and I believe he will be a lead to other relatives.

Thanks
Judy
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Romilly on Friday 13 July 12 09:03 BST (UK)

Hi Judy,

You could try the 192.com Site.

I think that you get a limited amount of free credits when you first register, but then have to pay.

Good Luck,
Romilly.
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Jeffrey on Friday 13 July 12 10:44 BST (UK)
Thanks Romilly,

Does this site have Electoral Rolls as far back as the 1960's and 1970's?

Judy
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Romilly on Friday 13 July 12 12:47 BST (UK)
Thanks Romilly,
Does this site have Electoral Rolls as far back as the 1960's and 1970's?
Judy


I don't know Judy, - you'd have to take a look.

I did find this on there though:   

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0oos/

Your other route is to email Swansea Library, and ask if they could do a Look-up on the 1978 Electoral Rolls for you...

Cheers, Romilly.
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Jeffrey on Friday 13 July 12 13:38 BST (UK)
Hi Romilly,
Thanks again. Yes I did take a look but the  results which came up were all within the last few years.

But I think your other idea is a good one to try too.

Judy
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Romilly on Friday 13 July 12 13:50 BST (UK)
Hi Again Judy,

I meant to add:

Swansea Central Library, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN

Library Manager: Kerry Pillai

Telephone: 01792 636464

Fax: 01792 637193

E-mail: librarylineATswansea.gov.uk
Opening hours

Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm

HTH!
Romilly  :)

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Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: bernard_lewis on Saturday 14 July 12 00:09 BST (UK)
If the library won't do it or want a fee let me know (message me on this site) and next time I'm in the library I'll have a look. They have quite a few rolls there but until I look (if required to) I'm not sure which years are covered.

Bernard
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Romilly on Saturday 14 July 12 12:35 BST (UK)
If the library won't do it or want a fee let me know (message me on this site) and next time I'm in the library I'll have a look. They have quite a few rolls there but until I look (if required to) I'm not sure which years are covered.
Bernard

I had a quick look on-line Bernard, - (I'm in Hertfordshire) and this Link shows all of the Electoral Rolls held at Swansea Central Library:

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0opa/

Much more than I was expecting! I can't see anything on there about charges...perhaps it depends on how many Look-ups are required?

Romilly.
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Jeffrey on Saturday 14 July 12 14:48 BST (UK)
Thank you very much once again.

I have just e-mailed the library and see what transpires there.

If I get no joy I shall certainly take you up on your kind offer Bernard. Thank you.

Judy
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: Jeffrey on Tuesday 17 July 12 12:43 BST (UK)
Have had a reply from the library and they have been extremely helpful and suggested other courses of research. I was very impressed. :)

Thank you to all who replied.

Judy
Title: Re: Electoral Roll
Post by: bevbee on Sunday 29 July 12 13:57 BST (UK)
Hi Jeffrey, I don't know what the library told you but Robert Wilfred Roberts is listed alone at 14 Rhyd y Defaid Drive from 1959 to 1963.