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Hugh ap Lewis

Hugh ap Lewis
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Died in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Denbighshire, Walesmap
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Biography

Hugh, or Huw, was the son of Lewys ap Ieuan of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog. Denbighshire, and his wife Gwenhwyfar ferch Dafydd.[1]

He made a will on 1 March 1619/20, which describes him as "Hugh Lewis of the p[ar]ishe of llanarmon Dyffryn keiriog and Dioces of St Asaph". He asked to be buried "in the Church or Church yeard of llanarmon".[2] His will referred to:

  • his son Moris
  • his son Lewis
  • his daughter Lowrie
  • his son Thomas ap Hugh
  • his daughter Gwen, who he appointed executrix of his will[2]

His will was proved by Gwen ferch Hughe, the sole executrix, at Oswestry on 5 June 1620.[2] A transcript is here.

Research Notes

Lloyd's History of Powys Fadog (vol. 4, p. 246) records that "Gwen, dau. of Thomas ab Hugh ab Lewys ab Ieuan" married Edward ap Thomas ap Lewys of Pant Glas. His profile is Ap_Thomas-34.

Sources

  1. Peter Bartrum, Bartrum Genealogical Project, Aberystwyth University. Chart Bleddyn ap Cynfyn 10(C).
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 National Library of Wales. St. Asaph Probate Records, 1521-1858. Will. Hugh Lewis, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Denbigh, 1620. NLW catalogue; NLW image. A transcript is here.




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