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Richard Awbrey (abt. 1530 - abt. 1595)

Richard Awbrey
Born about in Abercynrig, Breconshire, Walesmap
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Died about at about age 65 in Brecknockshire, Walesmap
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Biography

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Richard Awbrey was born in Wales.

Richard's birth year is estimated to be about 1530 as one son was born in 1561. [1]

Richard of Abercynrig is the son of William Awbrey of Abercynrig by his second wife, Jane Herbert, daughter of Sir Richard Herbert of Cwm-Ystwith and Pencelly (also referred to as Montgomery Castle). [1]

He married Margaret Gunter, daughter of Thomas Gunter of Gileston of an ancient family descended from the original conquerors of South Wales. They had 2 sons: Richard and William,LLD. [1]

He later sold Abercynrig to his cousin Dr. William Aubrey, D.C.L..

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Awbrey, Jon A. published Aubrey/Awbrey - Dominion and Decline in 2007
  • From original GEDCOM import:
    • Lloyd Manuscripts: Genealogics of the Families of Awbrey-Vaughan, ... by Howard Williams Lloyd (page 16)




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The birth date listed needs to be changed. His father died in 1547. I can find no records of his birth. Maybe an about date of 1510 would be closer - father's birth date plus 30 years.
posted by Stuart Awbrey

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