Beth Whitney
Biography
I am a genealogist, based on Anglesey (known as Ynys Mon in Welsh) and qualified green badge (north Wales) tourist guide.
Anglesey has several thousand years of known history – from ancient burial chambers to churches, stately homes and harbours.
I live in Amlwch Port, which is connected to the copper trade in the 18th century. The copper was mined at Parys Mountain and transported to other destinations for smelting etc., from the harbour in Amlwch Port. The Port and harbour has an interesting history, from a ghost who haunted the mill that over looks the harbour to Cornish influence on the design, that can be seen in part of the quay’s walls.
When I’m not researching clients’ family histories and/or on tours, I volunteer for two organisations. I am a remote volunteer for the Imperial War Museum (war memorial register) and a volunteer for the Commonwealth War Grave Commission (eyes on, hands on project, looking after graves over 7 cemeteries).
I enjoy visiting churches, cemeteries and war memorials across Anglesey, Gwynedd and further afield.
Interests
Churches Chapels and Cathedrals
I have a good working knowledge on churches on Anglesey, with a growing knowledge of chuches, chapels and cathedrals in Gwynedd and Conwy.
Burial grounds can be interesting locations to visit, as they provide an insight into the local community. The inscriptions reflect the occupations, the wealth of the local community and how certain historical events affected the local population.
Family History/Ancestral Tours
I am a genealogist, specialising in North Wales (especially for Anglesey and Gwynedd). I have been working on my family history (as well as offering a professional service for clients) and have ancestral connections to Anglesey, as well as other parts of the UK.
I volunteer with the Imperial War Museum (IWM) and the Commonwealth War Grave Commission (CWGC). For the IWM, I am a remote volunteer looking for and recording war memorials. I add memorial details to the war memorial register, if they haven't been updated. For the CWGC, I look after graves across 7 cemeteries, on Anglesey.
