Individual Details
Dafydd ap Mathew
(1400 - 1484)
[[Category:Battle of Towton]]
== Biography ==
===1400 Birth and Parents===
'''Dafydd ap Mathew''' (later '''David Mathew''') was born in 1400 (not 1411, as some claim) at Llandaff Court, Cibwr, Glamorgan, Cymru (Wales). He was the son of Sir Mathew ap Ieuan (Evan), Knight of Cibwr, and his wife, Jonet ferch Jenkin. The family's seat was at Llandaff Court, Glamorganshire in south Wales, although their lengthy genealogy claimed descent from ''Cunedda Wledig,'' the 5th Century founder of the north Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd, who originated in "Manaw Gododdin," or south-central Scotland (Firth of Forth area).[http://everything2.com/title/Cunedda Cunedda article on Everything2.com]
Sir Mathew ap Ieuan had been a follower of the unsuccessful Welsh nationalist leader ''Owain Glyndwr'' who, between 1400-1412, had united the Welsh principalities for the first time against oppressive English rule. Alas, the revolt ultimately failed, but apparently Sir Mathew was pardoned as the family retained their Llandaff in Cibwr holdings, although the land was now firmly under English suzerainty.[http://everything2.com/title/Owain+Glyndwr Owain Glyndwr article on Everything2.com]
===Dafydd as Model Lord===
Sir Mathew's son, Sir Dafydd ap Mathew, a child during the unsuccessful revolt, learned the lesson of English power well and became a "model lord," recognized as one of the "10 Great Barons" of Glamorganshire; Seneschal of Lladaff Cathedral, and a key supporter of at least two English kings (Richard II & Edward IV), whom he served directly as a "Marcher Lord" (Lords of Welsh & Scottish Borderlands whose allegiance was directly to the English crown). He was also well-served by his imposing physique: it is said he stood 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, towering over his contemporaries at a time when the average adult male height in Europe did not exceed 5 feet 5 inches (1.62 m). [[Wikipedia: Sir_David_Mathew]]
===Adoption of Surname===
He was also one of the first Welsh Barons to adopt the English-imposed system of a single Surname, instead of the traditional Welsh patronymic system, using "ap" "ab" and "ferch" followed by the father's first (or Christian) name as a son or daughter's family name. From him onwards, this family's name became "Mathew" aka "Mathews" and often misspelled as "Matthew" or "Matthews". Dafydd's seven siblings included Robert Mathew, Lord of Castell-y-Mynach, and sister Morfudd ferch Mathew, who married [[Ap_Deicws-1|Einion ap Deicws]].
===1424 Marriage===
In 1424, Dafydd ap Mathew married [[Dafydd-6 | Gwenllian ferch Dafydd]] (aka Wenllian Herbert or Gwendolyn Herbert) in Llandaff Cathedral, Glamorganshire, Wales.
Wenllian was born about 1403 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, a daughter of Sir George Herbert, whose noble family ruled Monmouth Castle and its lands.[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlgabriel%2D3&id=I4638 Gabriel - Jones Family 2013: David Mathews]. Note the final Birth & Death information in his list - 1400-1484. These are Dafydd's correct dates, according to other sources that set the Neath Castle incident in 1484 (David's died at 84 years old).
Gwenllian (Herbert) Mathew died in 1470 at Llandaff Court, Glamorgan, Wales, and was buried there.
===Second Marriage===
Sir Daffyd remarried to a Miss (Unknown) ferch Hwyel (Howell), b. ca.1413 in Florchygarau, Wales. No children are recorded from this marriage.
===1461 Battle of Towton===
During the English Civil War: "War of the Roses," Sir David Mathew was a prominent supporter of the House of York (symbolized by a white rose). At the Battle of Towton, on March 29, 1461, although by then over sixty years old, he saved the life of King Edward IV through his battlefield heroism and was rewarded by his grateful monarch by being named the Grand Standard Bearer of England.Burke, Sir Bernard (1884), "The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Comprising a registry of Armorial Bearing from the earliest to the present time," London: Harrison; page 844. Also: [http://everything2.com/title/Earl+of+Landaff Earl of Landaff article on Everything2.com] Edward IV also granted him the use of the word "Towton" as an augmentation over his family crest. In 1480 Sir Dafydd Mathew restored the shrine of Saint Teilo, which had been pillaged and desecrated by a gang of pirates from Biston. For this act of Christian charity, Bishop Marshall gave him St. Teilo's skull, set in a costly reliquary, to be an heirloom in his family. They kept it for over 200 years.
"Sir David Mathew (fl. 1428-84), the son of a supporter of Owain Glyn Dŵr, was a dependent of the Nevilles and a leading Yorkist. ''Dictionary of Welsh Biography'', The National Library of Wales. "[http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s-MATH-LLA-1350.html Mathew Family], of Llandaff, Radyr , and Castell y Mynach—all in Glamorgan," '
===1484 Death===
In 1484, although over 80 years old, Sir Daffyd ap Mathew was still a vigorous knight and very much in command of his baronetcy. When another noble family, the Gammage-Turbervilles of Coity Castle, Neath, became embroiled in one of the Era's endless land-quarrels, Sir Daffyd rode to Castell-Nedd (Neath) to straighten out the matter. According to Browne Willis, as stated in his "''A survey of the Cathedral-Church of Landaff''" (where Sir Daffyd ap Mathew is buried), he was killed during the ensuing altercation at Neath.
Sir Daffyd ap Mathew, aka Sir David Mathew, was buried in St. Mary's Chapel in Llandaff Cathedral, Glamorgan, Wales, where his stone effigy still lies. The motto of the Mathew family is: "''Y Fyn Duw A Fydd ''" ("What God wills will be").[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=81773598 Find A Grave Memorial #81773598 - Daffyd "David" Mathew]
====Proven Issue (1425-1438) ====
David left by Wenllian the following three sons: Lecture given by Mr J. Barry Davies at the Friends of Llandaff Cathedral 2003 annual lecture, published in "Friends of Llandaff Cathedral 71st annual report 2003/4"; Notes from site of Barry L. Matthews, www.users.qwest.net. Cited by [[Wikipedia:Sir_David_Mathew] Revised 30 January 2019. Accessed 2/8/2019 [[Day-1904|jhd]] #David (born 1425 1st. son) He married Ann Myddletonn (b. 1430), with whom he had one son, Jenkyn Mathew. David was the founder of the "Mathews" American line, which would eventually arrive in the new world with Thomas Mathews (b. 1660) Thomas arrived in Halifax, Virginia, circa 1700. #Reyborn (or "Reinborn, Rimbron," etc.)(d.1470), 2nd. son. He was the founder of the Llandaf line of Mathew, having married Isabella (or Elizabeth) Denys, daughter of Maurice Denys(d.1466), esquire, of Alveston, Glos., Sheriff of Gloucestershire, by his 2nd wife Alice Poyntz, da. of Sir Nicholas Poyntz of Iron Acton, Gloucestershire. Reyborn's will (dated 20 October 1470, proved 15 March 1471)[10] directed that he should be buried in the Chapel of the Virgin Mary within The Gaunt's Chapel, Bristol, where the Poyntz family later in about 1520 built a family chapel. His will directed that gold & silver items be placed upon the shrine of "his kinsmen" Saint Teilo, Saint Oudoceus and Saint Dubricius at Llandaff Cathedral. Reyborn's eldest son and heir was Sir Christopher Mathew(d.1528), whose effigy is one of three surviving Mathew effigies in Llandaf Cathedral. Sir Christopher's son was Miles Mathew, Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1547. A later descendant was Admiral Thomas Mathews(d.1751) who built Llandaff Court and was court-martialled in mysterious circumstances.#Thomas (1438–1470), 3rd son. He is mentioned in Reyborn's will, and had been the custodian of the relics of St Teilo. He married Catherine ferch Morgan (1436–1468), daughter of Welsh nobleman Morgan ap Llewellyn, and founded the Radyr line of Mathew. He was also buried at The Gaunt's Chapel, Bristol. On Thomas' death in 1470, his lands passed to his son William Mathew (1460–1528), who was knighted by King Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.[11] Sir William accompanied King Henry VIII to the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520. Sir Knight William's successor was his eldest son Sir George Mathew (1486–1557) who became the MP for Glamorgan constituency and in 1545 Sheriff of Glamorgan.[11][12] From the Radyr line was founded the family of the Earls Landaff in the peerage of Ireland.[citation needed]Addenda. Pg. 365. Under 'Mathew of LLandaff'. A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 3. John Burke, Bernard Burke (Henry Colburn, 1850) Google Books [https://books.google.com/books?id=FwrzIgn2Qw4C&lpg=RA1-PA365&ots=hg4wnS60dl&dq=Who%20is%20Sir%20David%20Mathew%20great%20standard%20bearer%3F&pg=RA1-PA365#v=onepage&q=Who%20is%20Sir%20David%20Mathew%20great%20standard%20bearer?&f=false]
===Tentative Issue===
David & Gwenllian had at least 11 children, including 7 sons: } John Burke, Bernard Burke says "Five sons, two daughters"Addenda. Pg. 365. Under 'Mathew of LLandaff'. A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 3. John Burke, Bernard Burke (Henry Colburn, 1850).
#David Mathew b: 1425 in Trevor, Denbigh, Wales
#John Mathew b: 1431 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Rimron Mathew b: 1434 in Bryn-y-Gwenyn, Monmouth, England
#William Leia Mathew b: 1436 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Thomas Mathew b: 1438 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Katherine Mathew b: 1444 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
# Jenkin Mathew b: 1446 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#William "Fawr" Mathew b: 1448 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Margred Mathew b: ca. 1450 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Ellen Mathew b: 1452 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Jane Mathew b: 1454 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
From Sir David and his wife Wenllian Herbert descended the lines of Llandaff and Radyr frequently connected by inter-marriage."
== Sources ==
See also:
* "Genealogy worksheets compiled by [[Pryor-355 | Ralph Pryor]] during his 40 years of research, traveling extensively in the military and in retirement." (source for profile entered by [[Rose-3933 | Greg Rose]], Ralph's Grandson)* S-2024265480: AFN 9HJP-HG, Ancestral File v4.19, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1999-2000) by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.* S-2050775427: Ancestry Family Trees (Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members, APID: 1030: [http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=13232476&pid=-32287340 1], [http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=13232476&pid=-32256960 2]).* S5: Ancestry Family Trees ([http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=6835128&pid=-570957432 Family Tree file]s submitted by Leonard Pellman.
== Biography ==
===1400 Birth and Parents===
'''Dafydd ap Mathew''' (later '''David Mathew''') was born in 1400 (not 1411, as some claim) at Llandaff Court, Cibwr, Glamorgan, Cymru (Wales). He was the son of Sir Mathew ap Ieuan (Evan), Knight of Cibwr, and his wife, Jonet ferch Jenkin. The family's seat was at Llandaff Court, Glamorganshire in south Wales, although their lengthy genealogy claimed descent from ''Cunedda Wledig,'' the 5th Century founder of the north Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd, who originated in "Manaw Gododdin," or south-central Scotland (Firth of Forth area).[http://everything2.com/title/Cunedda Cunedda article on Everything2.com]
Sir Mathew ap Ieuan had been a follower of the unsuccessful Welsh nationalist leader ''Owain Glyndwr'' who, between 1400-1412, had united the Welsh principalities for the first time against oppressive English rule. Alas, the revolt ultimately failed, but apparently Sir Mathew was pardoned as the family retained their Llandaff in Cibwr holdings, although the land was now firmly under English suzerainty.[http://everything2.com/title/Owain+Glyndwr Owain Glyndwr article on Everything2.com]
===Dafydd as Model Lord===
Sir Mathew's son, Sir Dafydd ap Mathew, a child during the unsuccessful revolt, learned the lesson of English power well and became a "model lord," recognized as one of the "10 Great Barons" of Glamorganshire; Seneschal of Lladaff Cathedral, and a key supporter of at least two English kings (Richard II & Edward IV), whom he served directly as a "Marcher Lord" (Lords of Welsh & Scottish Borderlands whose allegiance was directly to the English crown). He was also well-served by his imposing physique: it is said he stood 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall, towering over his contemporaries at a time when the average adult male height in Europe did not exceed 5 feet 5 inches (1.62 m). [[Wikipedia: Sir_David_Mathew]]
===Adoption of Surname===
He was also one of the first Welsh Barons to adopt the English-imposed system of a single Surname, instead of the traditional Welsh patronymic system, using "ap" "ab" and "ferch" followed by the father's first (or Christian) name as a son or daughter's family name. From him onwards, this family's name became "Mathew" aka "Mathews" and often misspelled as "Matthew" or "Matthews". Dafydd's seven siblings included Robert Mathew, Lord of Castell-y-Mynach, and sister Morfudd ferch Mathew, who married [[Ap_Deicws-1|Einion ap Deicws]].
===1424 Marriage===
In 1424, Dafydd ap Mathew married [[Dafydd-6 | Gwenllian ferch Dafydd]] (aka Wenllian Herbert or Gwendolyn Herbert) in Llandaff Cathedral, Glamorganshire, Wales.
Wenllian was born about 1403 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, a daughter of Sir George Herbert, whose noble family ruled Monmouth Castle and its lands.[http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=rlgabriel%2D3&id=I4638 Gabriel - Jones Family 2013: David Mathews]. Note the final Birth & Death information in his list - 1400-1484. These are Dafydd's correct dates, according to other sources that set the Neath Castle incident in 1484 (David's died at 84 years old).
Gwenllian (Herbert) Mathew died in 1470 at Llandaff Court, Glamorgan, Wales, and was buried there.
===Second Marriage===
Sir Daffyd remarried to a Miss (Unknown) ferch Hwyel (Howell), b. ca.1413 in Florchygarau, Wales. No children are recorded from this marriage.
===1461 Battle of Towton===
During the English Civil War: "War of the Roses," Sir David Mathew was a prominent supporter of the House of York (symbolized by a white rose). At the Battle of Towton, on March 29, 1461, although by then over sixty years old, he saved the life of King Edward IV through his battlefield heroism and was rewarded by his grateful monarch by being named the Grand Standard Bearer of England.Burke, Sir Bernard (1884), "The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Comprising a registry of Armorial Bearing from the earliest to the present time," London: Harrison; page 844. Also: [http://everything2.com/title/Earl+of+Landaff Earl of Landaff article on Everything2.com] Edward IV also granted him the use of the word "Towton" as an augmentation over his family crest. In 1480 Sir Dafydd Mathew restored the shrine of Saint Teilo, which had been pillaged and desecrated by a gang of pirates from Biston. For this act of Christian charity, Bishop Marshall gave him St. Teilo's skull, set in a costly reliquary, to be an heirloom in his family. They kept it for over 200 years.
"Sir David Mathew (fl. 1428-84), the son of a supporter of Owain Glyn Dŵr, was a dependent of the Nevilles and a leading Yorkist. ''Dictionary of Welsh Biography'', The National Library of Wales. "[http://wbo.llgc.org.uk/en/s-MATH-LLA-1350.html Mathew Family], of Llandaff, Radyr , and Castell y Mynach—all in Glamorgan," '
===1484 Death===
In 1484, although over 80 years old, Sir Daffyd ap Mathew was still a vigorous knight and very much in command of his baronetcy. When another noble family, the Gammage-Turbervilles of Coity Castle, Neath, became embroiled in one of the Era's endless land-quarrels, Sir Daffyd rode to Castell-Nedd (Neath) to straighten out the matter. According to Browne Willis, as stated in his "''A survey of the Cathedral-Church of Landaff''" (where Sir Daffyd ap Mathew is buried), he was killed during the ensuing altercation at Neath.
Sir Daffyd ap Mathew, aka Sir David Mathew, was buried in St. Mary's Chapel in Llandaff Cathedral, Glamorgan, Wales, where his stone effigy still lies. The motto of the Mathew family is: "''Y Fyn Duw A Fydd ''" ("What God wills will be").[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=81773598 Find A Grave Memorial #81773598 - Daffyd "David" Mathew]
====Proven Issue (1425-1438) ====
David left by Wenllian the following three sons: Lecture given by Mr J. Barry Davies at the Friends of Llandaff Cathedral 2003 annual lecture, published in "Friends of Llandaff Cathedral 71st annual report 2003/4"; Notes from site of Barry L. Matthews, www.users.qwest.net. Cited by [[Wikipedia:Sir_David_Mathew] Revised 30 January 2019. Accessed 2/8/2019 [[Day-1904|jhd]] #David (born 1425 1st. son) He married Ann Myddletonn (b. 1430), with whom he had one son, Jenkyn Mathew. David was the founder of the "Mathews" American line, which would eventually arrive in the new world with Thomas Mathews (b. 1660) Thomas arrived in Halifax, Virginia, circa 1700. #Reyborn (or "Reinborn, Rimbron," etc.)(d.1470), 2nd. son. He was the founder of the Llandaf line of Mathew, having married Isabella (or Elizabeth) Denys, daughter of Maurice Denys(d.1466), esquire, of Alveston, Glos., Sheriff of Gloucestershire, by his 2nd wife Alice Poyntz, da. of Sir Nicholas Poyntz of Iron Acton, Gloucestershire. Reyborn's will (dated 20 October 1470, proved 15 March 1471)[10] directed that he should be buried in the Chapel of the Virgin Mary within The Gaunt's Chapel, Bristol, where the Poyntz family later in about 1520 built a family chapel. His will directed that gold & silver items be placed upon the shrine of "his kinsmen" Saint Teilo, Saint Oudoceus and Saint Dubricius at Llandaff Cathedral. Reyborn's eldest son and heir was Sir Christopher Mathew(d.1528), whose effigy is one of three surviving Mathew effigies in Llandaf Cathedral. Sir Christopher's son was Miles Mathew, Sheriff of Glamorgan in 1547. A later descendant was Admiral Thomas Mathews(d.1751) who built Llandaff Court and was court-martialled in mysterious circumstances.#Thomas (1438–1470), 3rd son. He is mentioned in Reyborn's will, and had been the custodian of the relics of St Teilo. He married Catherine ferch Morgan (1436–1468), daughter of Welsh nobleman Morgan ap Llewellyn, and founded the Radyr line of Mathew. He was also buried at The Gaunt's Chapel, Bristol. On Thomas' death in 1470, his lands passed to his son William Mathew (1460–1528), who was knighted by King Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.[11] Sir William accompanied King Henry VIII to the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520. Sir Knight William's successor was his eldest son Sir George Mathew (1486–1557) who became the MP for Glamorgan constituency and in 1545 Sheriff of Glamorgan.[11][12] From the Radyr line was founded the family of the Earls Landaff in the peerage of Ireland.[citation needed]Addenda. Pg. 365. Under 'Mathew of LLandaff'. A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 3. John Burke, Bernard Burke (Henry Colburn, 1850) Google Books [https://books.google.com/books?id=FwrzIgn2Qw4C&lpg=RA1-PA365&ots=hg4wnS60dl&dq=Who%20is%20Sir%20David%20Mathew%20great%20standard%20bearer%3F&pg=RA1-PA365#v=onepage&q=Who%20is%20Sir%20David%20Mathew%20great%20standard%20bearer?&f=false]
===Tentative Issue===
David & Gwenllian had at least 11 children, including 7 sons: } John Burke, Bernard Burke says "Five sons, two daughters"Addenda. Pg. 365. Under 'Mathew of LLandaff'. A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland, Volume 3. John Burke, Bernard Burke (Henry Colburn, 1850).
#David Mathew b: 1425 in Trevor, Denbigh, Wales
#John Mathew b: 1431 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Rimron Mathew b: 1434 in Bryn-y-Gwenyn, Monmouth, England
#William Leia Mathew b: 1436 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Thomas Mathew b: 1438 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Katherine Mathew b: 1444 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
# Jenkin Mathew b: 1446 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#William "Fawr" Mathew b: 1448 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Margred Mathew b: ca. 1450 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Ellen Mathew b: 1452 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
#Jane Mathew b: 1454 in Llandaff, Glamorgan, Wales
From Sir David and his wife Wenllian Herbert descended the lines of Llandaff and Radyr frequently connected by inter-marriage."
== Sources ==
See also:
* "Genealogy worksheets compiled by [[Pryor-355 | Ralph Pryor]] during his 40 years of research, traveling extensively in the military and in retirement." (source for profile entered by [[Rose-3933 | Greg Rose]], Ralph's Grandson)* S-2024265480: AFN 9HJP-HG, Ancestral File v4.19, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1999-2000) by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.* S-2050775427: Ancestry Family Trees (Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members, APID: 1030: [http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=13232476&pid=-32287340 1], [http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=13232476&pid=-32256960 2]).* S5: Ancestry Family Trees ([http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=6835128&pid=-570957432 Family Tree file]s submitted by Leonard Pellman.
Events
| Birth | 1400 | ||||
| Birth | 1400 | Llandaff Court, Cibwr, Glamorgan, Cymru (Wales) | |||
| Death | 1484 | ||||
| Death | 1484 | Castell-Nedd (Neath Castle), Glamorgan, Cymru (Wales) | |||
| Alt name | Sir Dafydd "David" ap Mathew | ||||
| Reference No | 22322794 | ||||
| Reference No | 24347008 | ||||
| Reference No | 60 |
Families
| Spouse | Gwenllian ferch Dafydd (1411 - 1438) |
| Child | Margred Mathew (1440 - ) |
| Father | Sir Mathew ap Ieuan (1368 - 1419) |
| Mother | Janet "Jonet, Jenet" Fleming (1365 - 1411) |
| Sibling | Robert "Lord of Castell-y-Mynach" Mathew (1405 - 1485) |
| Sibling | Morfudd Verch Mathew (1410 - ) |