Another small correction , the pub the Ship Inn was in Pennant , i drove past it today and its still there , not in Cilcennin . I say "was"because the Ship closed as a pub some time ago , building is still there of course . Thanks for this interesting video .
As a Welshman born and bred, living in the Swansea Valley, near the town of Neath (Castell-Nedd) very proud of this channel. I hope it promotes our nation and the Welsh Americans in North America.
Greetings: I am sure you mean Gomer, Ohio. It was founded in 1833 by three Welshmen, located in Allen County. I have been there doing research and took some fine photos. I may make a video of it in the future.
@@WelshAmericanChannel I would love to see the video if you make one about Gomer. I wrote the lady at the Welsh Museum that you interviewed last year seeking assistance with my genealogy. My earliest ancestor to move there was my 3rd great grandmother's parents in 1832. The moved up from Hamilton, Butler county. Their names were Henry and Mary 'Polly' Evans(nee) Davies.
From Tiger Bay or Cardiff bay depending upon what decade you’re in. My immediate family live in Llandaff where I lived from the age of 10, a city within a city. Llandaff was a city way before Cardiff became a city. Llandaff is an ancient place
Thanks for your comment. Here's another connection with Landaff. The Morgan family, after leaving Llandaff for the US, would eventually transform into the family behind banking giant JP Morgan! The family became what it is today known for through John Pierpoint Morgan.
P.s. I’ve heard the Welsh word Hiraeth (meaning: a sense of longing for home) being mentioned in Appalachia for example. Do you traditionally use this word? I was raised in church of Wales school and this word was a big part in an English/Welsh song. I don’t speak Welsh, I’m part of the result of when the Welsh language was outlawed by the English.
Thanks again for your comment. The word "Hiraeth" was used commonly within the "1st generation" small Welsh communities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Tennesee, and the Carolinas. It never entered the general American English-oriented culture or language.
@@WelshAmericanChannel I had to pause your video to reply, now there’s a first. Hiraeth is used in Appalachia to this day. I noticed it on the “Presley Sisters, or Twins” channel on UA-cam. I thought it was unusual to use a Welsh word there, I thought they were mainly Scots and Ire. So I asked them, as I asked you and there mother confirmed it is a word, passed down, to mean a longing for home and loved ones. I’ll send you the song lyrics if I can remember in a few moments if you like?
Sure. Love to have it. Historically, this channel hasn't gotten to the Welsh migrations to the South (Appalachia) yet, but we will in the future. Thanks...
@@WelshAmericanChannel ok We’ll keep a welcome in hillside: We’ll keep a welcome in the vale: This land of song will keep on singing: Till you come home again to Wales; We’ll keep a welcome in the mountains: We’ll keep a welcome glen’s: We’ll kiss away each hour of Hiraeth: When you come home again.
I remember telling a guy from new joisey . "people in central and north wales do not speak English day to day"...He as baffled for a long time thinking i was making it up. I am english so i go to wales sometimes
Thanks for the comment. I will actually be attending a convention in Southport, England in early October. Afterward planning to spend a few days touring N. Wales.
In your four part videos, you did not describe/mention the county of Cambria in south western Pennsylvania, named after the former Cambria township of Somerset County, PA. Why is that?
Thanks. We are planning a video on that specific event when Congregational minister Rees Lloyd led a small party of 20 Welsh people from Philadelphia to the lands Morgan John Rhees had chosen for his colony. We will have photos of the original location in Ebensburg including the cemetery. Stay tuned...
Thanks for your question. We are doing research now and will have videos in the future. The First Families of Alabama (FFA) index is designed to identify and honor the memory of early residents of the state of Alabama. There are a lot of Welsh surnames on the list!
Thank you. Yes, I have even seen some of the videos of the late Mr. Wilson on UA-cam. I find them interesting but I am not totally convinced of his ideas. However, I try to remain open minded about any alternative viewpoints about Welsh history. His associate "Baram" Blackett also died recently. Thanks for watching.
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Another small correction , the pub the Ship Inn was in Pennant , i drove past it today and its still there , not in Cilcennin . I say "was"because the Ship closed as a pub some time ago , building is still there of course . Thanks for this interesting video .
Thanks... we always appreciate corrections and updates! They make us better.
As a Welshman born and bred, living in the Swansea Valley, near the town of Neath (Castell-Nedd) very proud of this channel. I hope it promotes our nation and the Welsh Americans in North America.
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
My 2nd great grandfather was born in Gomer.
Greetings: I am sure you mean Gomer, Ohio. It was founded in 1833 by three Welshmen, located in Allen County. I have been there doing research and took some fine photos. I may make a video of it in the future.
@@WelshAmericanChannel
I would love to see the video if you make one about Gomer.
I wrote the lady at the Welsh Museum that you interviewed last year seeking assistance with my genealogy.
My earliest ancestor to move there was my 3rd great grandmother's parents in 1832. The moved up from Hamilton, Butler county. Their names were Henry and Mary 'Polly' Evans(nee) Davies.
Wonderful presentation, many thanks both.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
From Tiger Bay or Cardiff bay depending upon what decade you’re in. My immediate family live in Llandaff where I lived from the age of 10, a city within a city. Llandaff was a city way before Cardiff became a city. Llandaff is an ancient place
Thanks for your comment. Here's another connection with Landaff. The Morgan family, after leaving Llandaff for the US, would eventually transform into the family behind banking giant JP Morgan! The family became what it is today known for through John Pierpoint Morgan.
@@WelshAmericanChannel I found out that watching your video! Wow 🤩
Thanks for the information. I thought I knew everything connected with Llandaff
Hi lovely to watch watching from swansea wales.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed this video & the interview format - hope you'll do more. Minor correction - Paddy's Run is northwest of Cincinnati.
Thanks for the correction! Glad you enjoyed the video and format.
Helo o sir fôn gogledd cymru! Hello from Anglesey north wales🏴🏴
Hi Tony: Nice to hear from you. Will be touring N. Wales in about 5 weeks. What do you think I should definitely check out?
Enjoyed the show, very interesting
Thanks!
Interesting, this might actually fill in a few blanks for me. Thanks
Glad you found it enlightening. Thanks for watching!
My great great grandfather is buried in New Dover Ohio. He was born in Maryland in 1774.
Yes, New Dover is a small town just N.W. of Columbus. A lot of early Welsh settlers in that area. About 10 miles from New Dover is Radnor, Ohio.
P.s.
I’ve heard the Welsh word Hiraeth (meaning: a sense of longing for home) being mentioned in Appalachia for example. Do you traditionally use this word?
I was raised in church of Wales school and this word was a big part in an English/Welsh song. I don’t speak Welsh, I’m part of the result of when the Welsh language was outlawed by the English.
Thanks again for your comment. The word "Hiraeth" was used commonly within the "1st generation" small Welsh communities in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Tennesee, and the Carolinas. It never entered the general American English-oriented culture or language.
@@WelshAmericanChannel I had to pause your video to reply, now there’s a first. Hiraeth is used in Appalachia to this day. I noticed it on the “Presley Sisters, or Twins” channel on UA-cam. I thought it was unusual to use a Welsh word there, I thought they were mainly Scots and Ire. So I asked them, as I asked you and there mother confirmed it is a word, passed down, to mean a longing for home and loved ones.
I’ll send you the song lyrics if I can remember in a few moments if you like?
Sure. Love to have it. Historically, this channel hasn't gotten to the Welsh migrations to the South (Appalachia) yet, but we will in the future. Thanks...
@@WelshAmericanChannel ok
We’ll keep a welcome in hillside:
We’ll keep a welcome in the vale:
This land of song will keep on singing:
Till you come home again to Wales;
We’ll keep a welcome in the mountains:
We’ll keep a welcome glen’s:
We’ll kiss away each hour of Hiraeth:
When you come home again.
@@WelshAmericanChannel there you go. From Cardiff bay, South Wales 🏴
I remember telling a guy from new joisey . "people in central and north wales do not speak English day to day"...He as baffled for a long time thinking i was making it up. I am english so i go to wales sometimes
Thanks for the comment. I will actually be attending a convention in Southport, England in early October. Afterward planning to spend a few days touring N. Wales.
In your four part videos, you did not describe/mention the county of Cambria in south western Pennsylvania, named after the former Cambria township of Somerset County, PA. Why is that?
Thanks. We are planning a video on that specific event when Congregational minister Rees Lloyd led a small party of 20 Welsh people from Philadelphia to the lands Morgan John Rhees had chosen for his colony. We will have photos of the original location in Ebensburg including the cemetery. Stay tuned...
Do you have any stories of the Welsh in the south, particularly Alabama ?
Thanks for your question. We are doing research now and will have videos in the future. The First Families of Alabama (FFA) index is designed to identify and honor the memory of early residents of the state of Alabama. There are a lot of Welsh surnames on the list!
@@WelshAmericanChannel The Welsh Window.
Im a welsh Thomas in ohio as well
Paul was my grandfather and great grandfathers name.
@@sabbathchic Yes, I have met a number of "Thomas''s" in the Buckeye state, My grandfather came here in 1897 from South Wales.
In the welsh language , the letter I is pronounced as a E
Thanks for the clarifications!
Do you know of the work of Alan Wilson? Welsh people came to America in 600BC, there is evidence of Welsh on stone carvings etc.
Thank you. Yes, I have even seen some of the videos of the late Mr. Wilson on UA-cam. I find them interesting but I am not totally convinced of his ideas. However, I try to remain open minded about any alternative viewpoints about Welsh history. His associate "Baram" Blackett also died recently. Thanks for watching.
@@WelshAmericanChannel Thank you for your reply.
So tir bach is tea , as in cup of tea, with a r on the end