Individual Details

Marriage

They were married by licence by the curate, John Humphreys. The witnesses were Edward Evans and Edward Jones. Robert signed his name and Jane made her mark (X).

Residence (family)

This from the children's baptism records.

St Trillo’s Church, Llandrillo-yn-Edeyrn

Several memorials at the church relate to theancient Lloyd family of Hendwr, ancestors of Owain Tudur, grandfather of KingHenry VII. Another family member, Dafydd ab Ifan ab Einion, held Harlech Castlefor the House of Lancaster from 1460 to 1468. In the churchyard is the canopiedtomb of Katherine Wynne, who came from the Royalist Bulkeley family ofAnglesey. Her second husband was Richard Wynn, also from a powerful North Walesfamily. They married in 1661, soon after the monarchy had been restored, andlived at Branas Uchaf, near Llandrillo.

Will

He gives to his son John £100. He gives to his daughter Elizabeth £100. He gives to his son Robert £100. He gives to his son Samuel £100. He gives to his daughter Jane (the wife of Robert Hughes, shopkeeper) the sum of £30 yearly. This all should be done at the discretion of his son David. He gives to his grandaughet Dorothy, an infant of Tyfos, the sum of £5. The remainder of his property and farm stock he divides between his wife Jane and son David.

Probate

Probate was granted to his widow Jane and his son David. The witnesses were High Owen of Bala and John Hughes of Llandrillo. His effects were valued at £600. Named in his will were his wife Jane and his children John Evans, Elizabeth Evans, Robert Evans, Samuel Evans, Jane wife of Robert Hughes, David Hughes and grandaughter Dorothy Evans, infant of Tyfos.