Hopkin Awbrey

Notes:

Hopkin Awbrey of Abercynfrig m Ann dau of John ap Griffith, by Alson, d of Morgan ap Howel ap Llewelyn ap Howel Vachan by the d of William ap Philip ap Elidur Ddu. Arms--Argent, a buck lodged proper, attired or, with branch in his mouth,vert.

Hopkin married Ann Griffith in 1479 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales. Ann (daughter of John Griffith, Esq) was born in 1462 in , , Wales; died in 1562 in Brecknockshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Awbrey, Esq. was born in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales; died on 27 Jun 1547.
2. John Awbrey
3. Felice Awbrey
4. Margaret Awbrey
5. Jenet Awbrey
6. Jenkin Awbrey was born in 1478 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales.
7. Thomas Awbrey was born in 1481 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales; died on 27 Jun 1547 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales.

Notes:

Jenkin Awbrey m�d Gwendoline dau of Owen {Thomas} Griffith ap Owen Gethyn of Glyn of Glyn Tawe. �Azure , a Stag trippant argent, between his tynes a crown or� Found this in another book *Jenkin Awbrey, esquire married Gwenlliam, daughter of Owain ap Griffith, Esquire, of Tay y Lyn and Jenkin Awbrey (bc 1416 Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales, 2nd son of Morgan Awbrey) marr. Gwendoline Verch Owen (bc 1421 Glen Tawe, Wales). Gwendoline was the dtr of Owen Griffith & Mawd Morgan. Jenkin & Gwendoline's children were Hopkin (bc 1439),Dafydd (bc 1441), Richard (1443), Anne (bc1445), Thomas (bc 1447) & Cissil (bc 1449).

The House of Griffith

About the year 1113, "there was a talke through South Wales, of Gruffyth, the sonne of Rees ap Theodor, who, for feare of the king, had beene of a child brought up in Ireland, and had come over two yeares passed, which time he had spent privilie with his freends, kinsfolks, and affines; as with Gerald, steward of Penbrooke, his brother-in-law, and others. But at the last he was accused to the king, that he intended the kingdome of South Wales as his father had enjoied it, which was now in the king's hands; and that all the countrie hoped of libertie through him; therefore the king sent to take him. But Gryffyth ap Rees hering this, sent to Gruffyth ap Conan, prince of North Wales, desiring him of his aid, and that he might remaine safelie within his countrie; which he granted, and received him joiouslie for his father's sake." He afterwards proved so troublesome and successful an antagonist, that the king endeavoured by every possible means to get him into his power. To Gruffyth ap Conan he offered "mountaines of gold to send the said Gruffyth or his head to him." And at a subsequent period, he sent for Owen ap-Cadogan said to him, "Owen, I have found thee true and faithful unto me, therefore I desire thee to take or kill that murtherer, that doth so trouble my loving subjects." But Gruffyth escaped all the snares which the king had laid for him, and in the year 1137 died a natural and honourable death; he is styled in the Welsh chronicle, "the light, honor, and staie of South Wales;" and distinguished as the bravest, the wisest, the most merciful, liberal, and just, of all the princes of Wales. By his wife Gwenllian, the daughter of Gruffyth ap Conan, he left a son, commonly called the lord Rhys, who met the archbishop at Radnor, as is related in the first chapter of this Itinerary.
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Jenkin Awbrey m�d Gwendoline dau of Owen {Thomas} Griffith ap Owen Gethyn of Glyn of Glyn Tawe. �Azure , a Stag trippant argent, between his tynes a crown or� Found this in another boo k *Jenkin Awbrey, esquire married Gwenlliam, daughter of Owain ap Griffith, Esquire, of Tay y Lyn and Jenkin Awbrey (bc 1416 Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales, 2nd son of Morgan Awbrey) marr. Gwendol ine Verch Owen (bc 1421 Glen Tawe, Wales). Gwendoline was the dtr of Owen Griffith & Mawd Morgan. Jenkin & Gwendoline's children were Hopkin (bc 1439),Dafydd (bc 1441), Richard (1443), Anne (bc1445) , Thomas (bc 1447) & Cissil (bc 1449).

The House of Griffith

About the year 1113, "there was a talke through South Wales, of Gruffyth, the sonne of Rees ap Theodor, who, for feare of the king, had beene of a child brought up in Ireland, and had come over two ye ares passed, which time he had spent privilie with his freends, kinsfolks, and affines; as with Gerald, steward of Penbrooke, his brother-in-law, and others. But at the last he was accused to the king , that he intended the kingdome of South Wales as his father had enjoied it, which was now in the king's hands; and that all the countrie hoped of libertie through him; therefore the king sent to tak e him. But Gryffyth ap Rees hering this, sent to Gruffyth ap Conan, prince of North Wales, desiring him of his aid, and that he might remaine safelie within his countrie; which he granted, and receive d him joiouslie for his father's sake." He afterwards proved so troublesome and successful an antagonist, that the king endeavoured by every possible means to get him into his power. To Gruffyth ap Co nan he offered "mountaines of gold to send the said Gruffyth or his head to him." And at a subsequent period, he sent for Owen ap-Cadogan said to him, "Owen, I have found thee true and faithful unto m e, therefore I desire thee to take or kill that murtherer, that doth so trouble my loving subjects." But Gruffyth escaped all the snares which the king had laid for him, and in the year 1137 died a na tural and honourable death; he is styled in the Welsh chronicle, "the light, honor, and staie of South Wales;" and distinguished as the bravest, the wisest, the most merciful, liberal, and just, of al l the princes of Wales. By his wife Gwenllian, the daughter of Gruffyth ap Conan, he left a son, commonly called the lord Rhys, who met the archbishop at Radnor, as is related in the first chapter o f this Itinerary.

Jenkin married Gwendoline Verch Owen in 1440 in Brecknockshire, Wales. Gwendoline (daughter of Esq. Owain Griffith) was born in 1412 in Glyn Taway, Wales; died in 1449 in , , Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Morgan Awbrey of Aberkynfrig married [Elizabeth] Alice Wenllian Lloyd daughter and co h of Watkin ap Thomas ap David Lloyd from Einon Sais �Sable, a chevron between 3 spears heads argent.� [other accounts call his wife Alice]Morgan Awbrey (also called "Morgan the Old" who was Lord of Brecon & Abercynfrig (bc 1410 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales) marr. (1) Alice Verch Watkin (bc 1392, dtr of Thomas Watkin & Margred Hywell, & (2) Unknown Verch Roger Vaughn (bc 1400 in Wales). Children of Morgan & Alice, all born in Abercynfrig, were John (bc 1413), Jenkin (bc 1416), Maud (bc 1418), Dafydd (bc 1420), Thomas (bc 1425, d in Ystradgyrlais, Wales), Margred (1427) & Jane (bc 1429).

Morgan married Alice Ferch Watkin in 1412 in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales. Alice (daughter of Watkin Thomas David Lloyd) was born in 1392 in Brecknockshire, Wales; died in 1460 in Brecknockshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter married Joan Morgan about 1382 in , Powys, Wales. Joan (daughter of Rees Morgan Enion) was born about 1367 in , , Wales; and died in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Crusilla Verch Phillip. Crusilla (daughter of Philip Eledr) was born in 1330 in Llandeilo Fawr, Carmarthenshire, Wales; died in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecknock.


Thomas Aubrey and his wife Nest ferch Owain Gethin are at the top of table "Aubrey 1" on p. 44 of volume 1 of Bartrum's *Welsh Genealogies AD 1400-1500* [Aberystwyth: National Library of Wales, 1983]. This table and the following tables (through "Aubrey 6") are their descendants down to those born in or a little after 1500

He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham
Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecknock

Thomas "Fychan" Awbrey (bc 1234 Breck- nockshire, Wales) marr. Nest Verch Owen Gethyn (b 1250), dtr of Owen Gethyn & Gwennllian Godwin. Owen was paternally descended from Blethin Mayarnch, Lord of Brecknock. Thomas, ranger of Breckneck Forest, was often called "The Red Constable". Children of Thomas & Nest were Richard Thomas (bc 1268) & Gruffydd (bc 1270

Thomas Awbrey (Red-haired) ; sometimes called �Thomas Awbrey hen and also Y.Constabl Coch. Abt in Abercynfrig, Wales. He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecknock. *Thomas wife was Nest verch Owain Gethyn of Glyn Tawe;ap Maenarch. She bore �Azure, a buck springing forward argent, attired or� The Parliamentary Writs make mention of two Awbrey of co. Hereford, possibly related to or identical with the Awbreys of Brecknock. John Awbrey was a lord of the township of Much-Cowaren, co. Hereford 9 Edward II and manucaptor the Adam de Halnake, M.P. for that shire. Also Thomas Awbrey was a lord of the township of Thorndon Roudon and Waocton co. Hereford 9 Edward II.
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He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecknock.


Thomas Aubrey and his wife Nest ferch Owain Gethin are at the top of table "Aubrey 1" on p. 44 of volume 1 of Bartrum's *Welsh Genealogies AD 1400-1500* [Aberystwyth: National Library of Wales, 1983] . This table and the following tables (through "Aubrey 6") are their descendants down to those born in or a little after 1500

He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham
Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecknock

Thomas "Fychan" Awbrey (bc 1234 Breck- nockshire, Wales) marr. Nest Verch Owen Gethyn (b 1250), dtr of Owen Gethyn & Gwennllian Godwin. Owen was paternally descended from Blethin Mayarnch, Lord of Bre cknock. Thomas, ranger of Breckneck Forest, was often called "The Red Constable". Children of Thomas & Nest were Richard Thomas (bc 1268) & Gruffydd (bc 1270

Thomas Awbrey (Red-haired) ; sometimes called �Thomas Awbrey hen and also Y.Constabl Coch. Abt in Abercynfrig, Wales. He was an officer under the Duke of Buckingham Constable and Ranger of the Fo rest of Brecknock. *Thomas wife was Nest verch Owain Gethyn of Glyn Tawe;ap Maenarch. She bore �Azure, a buck springing forward argent, attired or� The Parliamentary Writs make mention of tw o Awbrey of co. Hereford, possibly related to or identical with the Awbreys of Brecknock. John Awbrey was a lord of the township of Much-Cowaren, co. Hereford 9 Edward II and manucaptor the Adam de Ha lnake, M.P. for that shire. Also Thomas Awbrey was a lord of the township of Thorndon Roudon and Waocton co. Hereford 9 Edward II.























Constable and Ranger of the Forest of Brecon.

Thomas married Nesta Ferch Owain Gethyn, , Wales. Nesta (daughter of Owain Gethyn) was born in 1302 in Glyn Taway, Wales; and died in Abercynfrig, Brecknockshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]