2019 Presentation Description
It is very satisfying to know the places one’s ancestors knew and to locate the homes where they once lived. “Cynefin” in Welsh means “habitat,” “environment”, or “sense of place.”
From 2014 to 2017, The National Library of Wales engaged volunteers working online in the Prosiect Cynefin to transcribe and link data on 1,100 Welsh tithe maps from the 1840s. Grant did the work for three parishes in Wales where his ancestors had resided. This gave him the background to use the Welsh tithe maps along with other digital mapping resources to locate the actual residences of Welsh families in the past.
Grant’s presentation will share information on how to use these resources to further research on your own families.
Biography
Grant received his Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University in International Relations and Portuguese in 1982. He received his law degree from the University of Maryland in 1985. He recently retired from practicing law and was recruited for travel consultation by the Mormon Heritage Association because of his expertise in historical mapping, Welsh language, and research skills. He is a writer for several Mormon History blogs. He is the sole Proprietor of FYCHAN, LLC, specializing in historical travel to Wales, Scotland, England, and the United States. He is a frequent traveler to Britain. He has been married for 39 years to Linda Kimball; they have six children and nine grandchildren. Grant was raised in the Pacific Northwest with career moves to Washington, D.C., New Mexico, and Utah. He currently resides in Centerville, Utah.
- B.A. Brigham Young University in International Relations and Portuguese, 1982
- J.D. University of Maryland, 1985
- Recently retired Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in public service.
- Skilled in Family History, Government, Historical Research, Legal Writing, and Environmental Awareness.
- Recruited for travel consultation by Mormon Heritage Association because of expert historical mapping, Welsh language exposure (BYU 2014-17), and research skills.
- Writer for several Mormon History blogs.
- Sole Proprietor of FYCHAN LLC specializing in historical travel to Wales, Scotland, England, and the United States. Frequent traveler to Britain including BYU Welsh Study Abroad and archive research trips.
- Married 39 years to Linda Kimball with six children and nine grandchildren.
- Raised in the Pacific Northwest with career moves to Washington, D.C., New Mexico, and Utah. Currently residing in Centerville, Utah.