Composition of Registrars' Sub-Districts
For the purposes of registering Births and Deaths, North Wales was divided into a number of Registrars' Sub-Districts, which could cover anything from part of a large town, up to a group of several dozen rural parishes. The boundaries of these areas have changed frequently over the years since 1837, and as a result many birth and death records have been transferred between different register offices
The list below attempts to indicate the places within each Sub-District existing prior to 1950, although because parish boundaries have themselves changed considerably, this should only be taken as an approximate guide. Small changes involving unpopulated areas are not been noted
Amlwch subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1937).
In Anglesey East Registration District (1937-1958).
Merged with Llangefni subdistrict in 1958
The parishes of Amlwch, Llaneilian, Llanwenllwyfo
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Anglesey East subdistrict
Created 1 October 1963.
In Anglesey East Registration District (1963-1968).
In Anglesey Registration District (1968-1974)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Anglesey West subdistrict
Created 1 October 1963.
In Anglesey West Registration District (1963-1968).
In Anglesey Registration District (1968-1974)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Beaumaris subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Bangor Registration District (1837-1937).
In Anglesey East Registration District (1937-1958)
The parishes of Beaumaris, Llanddeiniel-Fab, Llanedwen, Llanfihangel Ysgeifiog, Llanffinan, Penmynydd, Llansadwrn, Llaniestyn, Llanddona, Llanfihangel Dinsylwy, Penmon, Llangoed, Llanfaes, Llandegfan, Llandysilio, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Bodedern subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1843)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Bryngwran subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1885).
In Holyhead Registration District (1885-1923)
The parishes of Llangwyfan, Llanfaelog, Llechylched, Ceirchiog, Llanbeulan, Trewelchmai, Bodwrog, Llandrygarn, Llanllibio, Llantrisant, Llechgynfarwy, Rhodogeidio, Llanerch-y-medd, Gwredog
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llanddeusant subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1885).
In Holyhead Registration District (1885-1923)
The parishes of Llanddeusant, Rhosbeiro, Bodewryd, Llanbadrig, Llanfechell, Llanrhwydrys, Llanfair yng Nghornwy, Llanrhuddlad, Llanfflewin, Llanbabo, Llanfaethlu, Llanfwrog, Llanfachreth, Llanfigel
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llandyfrydog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1894)
The parishes of Llandyfrydog, Coedana, Llanfihangel Tre'r Beirdd, Llanfair Mathafarn Eithaf, Llanddyfnan, Pentraeth, Llanbedrgoch, Llaneugrad, Llanallgo, Penrhoslligwy
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llanfechell subdistrict
Created 1 January 1895.
In Anglesey Registration District (1895-1937)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llangefni subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1937).
In Anglesey East Registration District (1937-1958).
Merged with Amlwch subdistrict in 1958
The parishes of Llangefni, Tregaean, Llangwyllog, Llangristiolus, Heneglwys, Cerrigceinwen, Llangadwaladr, Aberffraw
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llangefni and Amlwch subdistrict
Created 1 October 1958.
In Anglesey East Registration District (1958-1961)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Holyhead subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Anglesey Registration District (1837-1885).
In Holyhead Registration District (1885-1937).
In Anglesey West Registration District (1937-1963)
The parishes of Holyhead, Bodedern, Llanynghenedl, Llanfair yn Neubwll, Llanfihangel yn Nhowyn, Rhoscolyn
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llanfairpwll subdistrict
Created 1 January 1912.
In Bangor Registration District (1912-1937)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Beaumaris and Llangefni subdistrict
Created 1961.
In Anglesey East Registration District (1961-1963)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Beaumaris and Llanidan subdistrict
Created 1 October 1958 .
In Anglesey East Registration District (1958-1961)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Llanidan subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Caernarfon Registration District (1837-1937).
In Anglesey East Registration District (1937-1958)
The parishes of Llanidan, Llangeinwen, Newborough, Llangaffo, Llanfair yn y Cwmwd
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Valley subdistrict
Created 1 April 1923.
In Holyhead Registration District (1923-1937).
In Anglesey West Registration District (1937-1963)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Ynys Cybi subdistrict
Created 1 July 1979.
In Ynys Môn Registration District (1979-????)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Ynys Môn subdistrict
Created 1 April 1974.
In Ynys Môn Registration District (1974-????)
Registers now held at Isle of Anglesey (Llangefni)
Abergele subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In St. Asaph Registration District (1837-1935)
Abergele, Betws-yn-Rhos, Llanddulas, Llanfair Talhaearn, St. George.In Aled Registration District (1935-1974).
On 1 October 1935, Abergele subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Aled Registration District.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Bala subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Bala Registration District (1837-1935)
In Merioneth East Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Llandderfel, Llanfor / Llanfawr, Llangower / Llangywer, Llanycil (including the town of Bala), Llanuwchllyn.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Bangor subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Bangor Registration District (1837-1950 +)
The parishes of Bangor and Llandegai.
On 1 August 1886, the parish of Llandegai was transferred from Bangor subdistrict to Llanllechid subdistrict, and the parishes of Aber and Llanfairfechan were transferred from Llanllechid subdistrict to Bangor subdistrict.
On 1 January 1899, Aber and Llanfairfechan civil parishes were transferred from Bangor subdistrict to the newly-created Llanfairfechan subdistrict.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Barmouth subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Dolgellau Registration District (1837-1935).
In Merioneth South Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Dolgellau, Llanaber (including the town of Barmouth), Llanddwywe, Llanelltyd, Llanenddwyn, Llanfachreth.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Betws y Coed subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanrwst Registration District (1837-1935).
Betws y Coed, Dolwyddelan, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw parishes; and Gwydyr township.In Conwy Registration District (1935- 1937).
On 1 October 1935, Betws y Coed subdistrict was extensively re-organised, and was transferred to Conwy Registration District.In Conwy Valley Registration District (1937-1974).
Civil parishes of Betws y Coed, Dolwyddelan, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw, Maenan, The Abbey, and parts of the civil parishes of Capel Curig and Dolgarrog.
On 1 April 1937, Betws y Coed subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Conway Valley Registration District.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Caernarfon subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Caernarfon Registration District (1837-1949)
The parishes of Llanbeblig (including Caernarfon borough) and Llanfaglan.On 1st April 1937, parts of Llandwrog subdistrict were transferred to Caernarfon subdistrict.
On 1st April 1949, Caernarfon and Llanrug subdistricts were merged, and the new subdistrict was named Caernarfon and Llanrug.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Colwyn Bay subdistrict
Created 1 April 1902.
In Conwy Registration District (1902-1935)
The civil parishes of Eirias, Llysfaen, Llandrillo yn Rhos, Llanelian, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy.In Aled Registration District (1935-1974).
(Including Colwyn Bay and Old Colwyn)
On 1 October 1935, Colwyn Bay subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Aled Registration District.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Conwy subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Conwy Registration District (1837-1937)
Dwygyfylchi, Conwy, Gyffin parishes.
On 1 October 1882, Llechwedd Isaf subdistrict was abolished, and was merged into Conwy subdistrict.
On 1 April 1902, Llanrhos civil parish was transferred to Conwy subdistrict from Creuddyn subdistrict.
On 1 May 1927, Llanrhos civil parish was transferred from Conwy subdistrict to Llandudno subdistrict.In Conwy Valley Registration District (1937-1949).
On 1 April 1937, Conwy subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Conwy Valley Registration District.
On 1 April 1949, Conwy subdistrict was abolished
Conwy and Llandudno subdistricts were merged, and the new subdistrict was named Conwy and Llandudno.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Corwen (1) subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Corwen Registration District (1837-1880)
Bryneglwys, Corwen, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Llansanffraid Glyn Ceiriog, Llansanffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy, Llantysilio.Corwen (1) subdistrict was abolished on 30 September 1880.
Registers now held at Wrexham County Borough (Wrexham)
Corwen (2) subdistrict
Created 1 October 1880.
In Corwen Registration District (1880-1935).
In Merioneth East Registration District (1935-1939)
Betws Gwerfyl Goch, Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Gwyddelwern, Llandrillo yn Edeirnion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Llangar, Llangwm, Llansanffraid Glyn Dyfrdwy.
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Creuddyn subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Conwy Registration District (1837-1902)
Eglwysrhos, Llandudno, Llandrillo yn Rhos, Llangystennin, Llysfaen, Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, and Eirias township.
(Including present-day Colwyn Bay and Old Colwyn)
In August 1839, Llanelian subdistrict was abolished, and was merged into Creuddyn subdistrict.
On 1 April 1902, Creuddyn subdistrict was abolished.Llanrhos civil parish was transferred to Conwy subdistrict; and two new subdistricts were created - Llandudno and Colwyn Bay
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Cyffylliog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1902)
Cyffylliog, Clocaenog and Nantglyn.On 1st August 1902, Cyffylliog subdistrict was abolished.
Cyffylliog was transferred to Llanelidan subdistrict.
Clocaenog was transferred to Ruthin subdistrict.
Nantglyn was transferred to Llanrhaeadr subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Darowen subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Machynlleth Registration District (1837-1917)
Parishes of Llanbryn-mair, Cemmaes and Darowen.
On 1 October 1917, the subdistrict of Darowen was united with the subdistrict of Machynlleth, the enlarged subdistrict being known as Machynlleth subdistrict
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Denbigh subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In St. Asaph Registration District (1837-1935)
Denbigh, Henllan, Bylchau, Cefn Meiriadog, Llannefydd, Llansannan, TrefnantIn Ruthin Registration District (1935-1974)
Denbigh, Nantglyn, the Aberwheeler portion of Bodfari, Llandyrnog, Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Ffestiniog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ffestiniog Registration District (1837-1935).
In Merioneth North Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Ffestiniog, Trawsfynydd, Maentwrog, Llanfrothen.
On 1 June 1899, Llanfrothen was tranferred from Ffestiniog subdistrict into Deudraeth subdistrict.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Flint subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Holywell Registration District (1837-1974)
Flint, Connah's Quay, Halkyn, Northop, Rhosesmor / Caerfallwch, Sychdyn.
Registers now held at Flintshire (Mold)
Glyndwr subdistrict
Created 1 April 1974.
In Ruthin Registration District (1974-2011 +)
Aberwheeler, Betws Gwerfyl Goch, Bryneglwys, Clocaenog, Corwen, Cyffylliog, Cynwyd, Denbigh, Derwen, Efenechtyd, Gwyddelwern, Henllan, Llanarmon yn Ial, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Llandegla, Llandrillo yn Edeirnion, Llandyrnog, Llanelidan, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanferres, Llangollen, Llanrhaeadr, Llantysilio, Llanynys, Nantglyn, Ruthin, Trefnant.
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Gwyddelwern subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Corwen Registration District (1837-1880)
Betws Gwerfyl Goch, Cerrigydrudion, Gwyddelwern, Llandrillo yn Edeirnion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Llangar, Llangwm.Gwyddelwern subdistrict was abolished on 30 September 1880.
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Hanmer subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ellesmere Registration District (1837-1911)
Hanmer, Bettisfield, Bronington, Halghton, Tybroughton, Willington and Iscoyd / Whitewell.
In 1853, Iscoyd / Whitewell was transferred to the Whitchurch subdistrict of Whitchurch Registration District.
On 31 December 1911, Hanmer subdistrict was merged with the Overton subdistrict of Ellesmere Registration District, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict.
Registers now held at Wrexham
Hawarden subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Great Boughton Registration District (1837-1870).
In Chester Registration District (1871-1902).
Became Hawarden Registration District on 1 January 1903
1837-1853: Dodleston, Eaton, Eccleston, Hawarden, Higher Kinnerton, Lower Kinnerton, Marlston-cum-Lache, Poulton, Pulford, Saltney.
1853-1871: As above, plus: Great Saughall, Little Saughall, Shotwick, Shotwick Park, Woodbank.
On 1 August 1871, the parishes of Hope and Treuddyn, and the townships of Marford and Hoseley, were transferred to Hawarden subdistrict from Wrexham Registration District.
On the same date, the Cheshire parishes and townships were transferred from Hawarden subdistrict to Chester Castle and Chester Cathedral subdistricts
Registers now held at Flintshire (Mold)
Holt subdistrict
Created 1 April 1853.
In Wrexham Registration District (1853 - 1950+)
The parishes of Bangor on Dee, Holt, Isycoed, Marchwiel, Threapwood and Worthenbury (all in Wales); and the following Cheshire townships: Church Shocklach, Shocklach Oviatt.(See also Malpas subdistrict)
On 1 November 1895, the townships of Church Shocklach and Shocklach Oviatt were transferred from Holt subdistrict to the Tattenhall subdistrict of Chester Registration District.
On 1 September 1897, Bangor on Dee and Worthenbury were transferred from Holt subdistrict to Overton subdistrict.
On 1 October 1911, Abenbury Fawr, Acton, Boras Hofa, Boras Riffre, Erlas, Gourton and Llai were transferred to Holt subdistrict from Wrexham subdistrict
Registers now held at Wrexham
.Holywell subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Holywell Registration District (1837-1974)
Holywell, Bagillt, Brynford, Gorsedd, Greenfield, Nannerch (including Penbedw), Rhesycae, Ysceifiog.
Registers now held at Flintshire (Mold)
Hope subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Wrexham Registration District (1837-1871)
The parishes of Hope and Treuddyn, the "lordship" of Marford and Hoseley, and the townships of Allington, Brymbo, Burton, Gresford, Gwersyllt and Llay.
On 1 August 1871, Hope subdistrict was abolished.
Burton and Gresford were transferred to the Holt subdistrict of Wrexham; Allington, Brymbo, Gwersyllt and Llay were transferred to the Wrexham subdistrict; and Hope, Treuddyn, Marford and Hoseley were transferred to Hawarden subdistrict (which at that time was in Chester registration district).
Registers now held at Wrexham
Kerry subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Kerry and Mochdre.Kerry subdistrict was abolished in 1923, and was merged with Newtown subdistrict.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llanarmon yn Iâl subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1935)
Llanarmon yn Iâl, Llandegla, Llanferres.On 1st October 1935, Llanarmon subdistrict was merged with Ruthin, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Llandudno subdistrict
Created 1 April 1902.
In Conwy Registration District (1902-1937)
The civil parishes of Eglwysrhos, Llandudno, Llangystennin, Penrhyn.In Conwy Valley Registration District (1937-1949).On 1 May 1927, the civil parish of Llanrhos was transferred to Llandudno subdistrict from Conwy subdistrict .
On 1 April 1937, Llandudno subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Conwy Valley Registration District.On 1 April 1949, Llandudno subdistrict was abolished.
Llandudno and Conwy subdistricts were merged, and the new subdistrict was named Conwy and Llandudno.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Llandwrog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Caernarfon Registration District (1837-1950 +)
The parishes of Llandwrog, Clynnog, Llanllyfni and Llanwnda.On 1st April 1937, parts of Llandwrog subdistrict were transferred to Caernarfon subdistrict
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Llandyrnog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1935)
Llandyrnog, Llangwyfan, Llangynhafal; together with the township of Aberwheeler / Aberchwiler.On 1st February 1906, Aberwheeler and parts of Llandyrnog were transferred to Llanrhaeadr subdistrict.
On 1st October 1935, Llandyrnog subdistrict was merged with Ruthin, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Llanelian (yn Rhos) subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Conwy Registration District (1837-1839)
Llanelian parish.
In August 1839, Llanelian subdistrict was abolished, and was merged into Creuddyn subdistrict.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Llanelidan subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1935)
Llanelidan, Derwen, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd.On 1st October 1935, Llanelidan subdistrict was merged with Ruthin, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Llanfair Caereinion subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanfyllin Registration District
Llanfair Caereinion, Llangyniew / Llangynyw, Llanerfyl, Llangadfan, Llanfihangel yng Ngwynfa, Garthbeibio.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llanfairfechan subdistrict
Created 1 January 1899.
In Bangor Registration District (1899-1954)
The civil parishes of Aber and Llanfairfechan.
On 1 January 1899, Aber and Llanfairfechan civil parishes were transferred from Bangor subdistrict to the newly-created Llanfairfechan subdistrict.
Llanfairfechan subdistrict was abolished in 1954.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Llanfihangel-y-traethau subdistrict
(The name was changed to Deudraeth on 1 June 1899)
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ffestiniog Registration District (1837-1935).
In Merioneth North Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Llanbedr, Llanfair juxta Harlech, Llandanwg, Llanfihangel-y-traethau, Llandecwyn.
On 1 June 1899, Llanfrothen was tranferred from Ffestiniog subdistrict into Deudraeth subdistrict.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Llangollen subdistrict
Created 1 October 1880.
In Corwen Registration District (1880 - 1935).
In Wrexham Registration District (1935 - 1950 +)
Bryneglwys, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Llansanffraid Glyn Ceiriog, Llantysilio.
Registers now held at Wrexham County Borough (Wrexham)
Llanidloes Lower subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Trefeglwys and Llanidloes (part).Llanidloes Lower and Upper subdistricts were merged in January 1896, and the newly-created subdistrict was named Llanidloes.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llanidloes Upper subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Llangurig and Llanidloes (part).Llanidloes Upper and Lower subdistricts were merged in January 1896, and the newly-created subdistrict was named Llanidloes.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llanidloes subdistrict
Created January 1896.
In Newtown Registration District
Llanidloes Upper and Lower subdistricts were merged in January 1896, and the newly-created subdistrict was named Llanidloes.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llanllechid subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Bangor Registration District (1837-1950 +)
The parishes of Llanllechid, Aber and Llanfairfechan.
On 1 August 1886, the parish of Llandegai was transferred from Bangor subdistrict to Llanllechid subdistrict, and the parishes of Aber and Llanfairfechan were transferred from Llanllechid subdistrict to Bangor subdistrict.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanfyllin Registration District
Llanarmon Mynydd Mawr, Llangadwaladr, Llangedwyn, Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant, Hirnant, Llangynog, Llanwddyn, Pennant.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wellsl)
Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1935)
Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch and Llanynys.On 1st October 1935, Llanrhaeadr subdistrict was merged with Ruthin, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Llanrug subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Caernarfon Registration District (1837-1949)
The parishes of Llanrug, Betws Garmon, Llanberis, Llanddeiniolen, Llanfair-is-gaer.On 1st April 1949, Llanrug subdistrict was merged with Caernarfon subdistrict, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Llanrwst subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanrwst Registration District (1837-1935)
Capel Garmon, Eglwysbach, Gwytherin, Llanddoget, Llangernyw, Llanrwst (excluding the township of Gwydyr), Maenan, The Abbey.In Hiraethog Registration District (1935-1974)
On 1 October 1935, Llanrwst subdistrict was extensively re-organised, and was transferred to the newly-created Hiraethog Registration District.
Cerrigydrudion, Eglwysbach, Gwytherin, Llanddoget, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, Llangernyw, Llangwm, Llanrwst, Pentrefoelas, Tir Ifan. (Civil parishes)
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Llansanffraid ym Mechain subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanfyllin Registration District
Llandrinio, Llandysilio, Llanfechan, Llanfyllin, Llansanffraid, Meifod; plus Carreghova / Carreghofa township in the parish of Llanymynech.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llansilin subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Oswestry Registration District
"All that part of the parish of Llansilin which is comprised in the two townships of Llansilin and Sycharth".
On 1 August 1906, Selatyn, Sychtyn and Llanyblodwel were transferred from Llansilin subdistrict to Oswestry subdistrict.
On 1 October 1935, Llansilin subdistrict was merged with the Llangollen subdistrict of Wrexham district, and ceased to be a separate subdistrict.
Registers now held at Wrexham
Llanwnog subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Llanwnog, Carno, Penstrowed, Aberhafesp, and Llandinam.Llanwnog subdistrict was abolished in 1935.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Llechwedd Isaf subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Conwy Registration District (1837-1882)
Llangelynin, Caerhun, Llanbedr y Cennin parishes, and Dolgarrog township.
On 1 October 1882, Llechwedd Isaf subdistrict was abolished, and was merged into Conwy subdistrict
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Machynlleth subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Machynlleth Registration District (1837-1917)
Machynlleth and Penegoes, plus the township of Ysgubor y Coed from the adjacent Cardiganshire parish of Llanfihangel Genau'r-Glyn.
On 1 April 1904, the civil parishes of Penegoes and Ysgubor y Coed were detached from the Machynlleth subdistrict and added to the Darowen and Tywyn subdistricts respectively.
On 1 October 1917, the subdistrict of Machynlleth was united with the subdistrict of Darowen, the enlarged subdistrict being called and known as Machynlleth subdistrict
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Malpas subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Wrexham Registration District (1837-1853)
The parishes of Bangor on Dee, Holt, Isycoed, Marchwiel, Threapwood and Worthenbury (all in Wales); and the following Cheshire townships: Shocklach Church, Shocklach Oviatt, Agden, Bradley, Chidlow, Chorlton, Cuddington, Malpas, Newton juxta Malpas, Oldcastle, Overton, Stockton, Wichough and Wigland.
On 1 April 1853, the Malpas subdistrict was re-named, and became Holt subdistrict. At the same time, its Cheshire townships (with the exception of Church Shocklach and Shocklach Oviatt) were transferred to Whitchurch (Shropshire) Registration District
The townships of Church Shocklach and Shocklach Oviatt remained in Holt subdistrict until 1896 when they were transferred to Chester Registration District.
Registers now held at Wrexham
Meifod subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanfyllin Registration District
Meifod subdistrict was abolished in 1841, and was merged with Llansanffraid ym Mechain subdistrict.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Mold subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Holywell Registration District (1837-1974)
Cilcain, Mold, Bistre, Gwernaffield, Leeswood, Pontblyddyn and Nercwys.On 1 July 1901, Bistre was transferred to the No. 4 (" Hawarden") subdistrict of Chester Registration District
Registers now held at Flintshire (Mold)
Montgomery subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Montgomery Registration District (1837-1870).
In Forden Registration District (1870-1935).
In Welshpool Registration District (1935- )
Parishes of Berriew, Montgomery, Llandyssil, Llanmerewig, Mainstone (Castlewright township), Lydham (Aston township), Churchstoke (part)
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Newtown subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Overton subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ellesmere Registration District (1837-1935)
In Overton Registration District (1935-1950 +)
The parish of Overton, and Penley chapelry.
On 1 September 1897, Bangor on Dee and Worthenbury were transferred to Overton subdistrict from Holt subdistrict.
On 31 December 1911, Hanmer subdistrict was merged with Overton subdistrict. Hanmer ceased to be a separate subdistrict.
On 1 October 1935, Ellesmere registration district was abolished, and Overton subdistrict was transferred to the newly-created Overton registration district
Registers now held at Wrexham County Borough (Wrexham)
Penmaenmawr subdistrict
Created 1 April 1937.
In Conwy Valley Registration District (1937-1950 +)
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
Pennal / Towyn (Tywyn) subdistrict
(The name was changed from Pennal to Towyn (Tywyn) between 1878 and 1884).
Created 1 July 1837.
In Machynlleth Registration District (1837-1935).
In Merioneth South Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Llanwrin, Pennal, Tywyn (including the town of Aberdyfi).On 1 April 1904, the civil parish of Llanwrin became part of the Darowen subdistrict; and the civil parish of Ysgubor y Coed was moved from the Machynlleth subdistrict to the Pennal / Tywyn subdistrict.
On 1 June 1924, the civil parishes of Pennal and Ysgubor y Coed were moved to the Machynlleth subdistrict
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Ruabon subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Wrexham Registration District
The parishes of Erbistock and Ruabon (including Acrefair, Cefn Mawr, Johnstown, Penycae, Rhosllanerchrugog, Rhosymedre, Ruabon).
On 1 October 1897, part of Erbistock was transferred from Ruabon subdistrict to Overton subdistrict
Registers now held at Wrexham County Borough
Ruthin subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Ruthin Registration District (1837-1974)
Ruthin, Efenechtyd, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanfwrog, Llanrhydd, Llanychan.On 1st October 1935, the subdistricts of Llanarmon yn Iâl, Llandyrnog, Llanelidan and Llanrhaeadr yng Nghinmeirch were abolished, and were merged with Ruthin
Registers now held at Denbighshire South (Ruthin)
Rhuddlan subdistrict
Created 1 April 1974.
In Rhuddlan Registration District (1974-2011 +)
Bodelwyddan, Bodfari, Cefn Meiriadog, Cwm, Dyserth, Meliden, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, St. Asaph, Tremeirchion.
Registers now held at Denbighshire North (Rhyl)
Rhyl subdistrict
Created 1 June 1919.
In St. Asaph Registration District (1919-1974)
Created from parts of Rhyl, Rhuddlan, Meliden and Prestatyn, which had previously been in St. Asaph subdistrict
Registers now held at Denbighshire North (Rhyl)
St. Asaph subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In St. Asaph Registration District (1837-1974)
Bodfari (part), Cwm, Dyserth, Meliden, Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, St. Asaph, Tremeirchion.On 1 June 1919, parts of Rhyl, Rhuddlan, Meliden and Prestatyn were transferred to the new subdistrict of Rhyl
Registers now held at Denbighshire North (Rhyl)
Talyllyn subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Dolgellau Registration District (1837-1935).
In Merioneth South Registration District (1935-1950 +)
Llanegryn, Llangelynnin, Llanfihangel y Pennant, Llanymawddwy, Mallwyd, Talyllyn.
Registers now held at Gwynedd (Caernarfon)
Tregynon subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Newtown Registration District
Parishes of Bettws, Llanllugan, Llanwyddelan, Manafon and Tregynon.
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Welshpool / Pool subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Montgomery Registration District (1837-1870).
In Forden Registration District (1870-1935).
In Welshpool Registration District (1935- )
Buttington parish, Castle Caereinion parish, Guilsfield parish, Pool / Welshpool parish, Leighton township (part of Worthin parish), Middletown and Uppington townships (part of Alberbury parish).
Registers now held at Powys (Llandrindod Wells)
Whitford subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Holywell Registration District (1837-1961)
Caerwys, Gwaenysgor, Llanasa, Newmarket / Trelawnyd, Whitford.
Registers now held at Flintshire (Mold)
Wrexham subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Wrexham Registration District
Abenbury Fawr, Abenbury Fechan, Acton, Bersham, Bieston, Borras Hofa, Borras Riffre, Broughton, Esclusham Above, Esclusham Below, Erddig, Erlas, Gourton, Minera, Stansty, Wrexham Abbott, Wrexham Regis.
On 1 October 1911, Abenbury Fawr, Acton, Boras Hofa, Boras Riffre, Erlas, Gourton and Llai were transferred from Wrexham subdistrict to Holt subdistrict
Registers now held at Wrexham County Borough
Ysbyty (Ifan) subdistrict
Created 1 July 1837.
In Llanrwst Registration District (1837-1935)
Penmachno, Pentrefoelas, Ysbyty Ifan parishes; Eidda, Tir Ifan and Trebrys townships; Gwernhowel (extra-parochial.In Conwy Registration District (1935-1937).
On 1 October 1935, Ysbyty subdistrict was re-organised.Civil parishes of Eidda and Penmachno.
Ysbyty subdistrict was abolished on 1 April 1937, and was merged into Llanrwst subdistrict in Hiraethog Registration district.
Registers now held at Conwy County Borough (Llandudno)
