There's a will online at the National Library of Wales of a William Powell, yeoman farmer of Devynnock. The will was written in 1784, proved 1794, the executrix being William's widow Elinor.
The William and Elinor POWELL that Sasha is looking for lived and farmed at Cwmpadest. Their son Llewelin and then his children lived at Cwmpadest until the 1890s, so I don't think that the above William, yeoman of Devynock is the right one.
I am not confident that Walter Powell family is linked with that of Cwmpadest …
I would agree that Theo JONES should be treated with caution, but in mitigation in this instance:
- Theo JONES had a very distant connection to Walter POWELL (attorney of Brecon) through Walter's wife, Ann PRYTHERCH of Llandeilo'r-fan.
- Walter and Theo were both living/working in the town of Brecon at the same time, probably in the same 'social' set.
- Walter POWELL and his partner John JONES were witnesses to Theo's will written 1810.
It would be nice to imagine that Theo checked with Walter about his family before publishing his
History.
In Walter POWELL's will of 1824, his sister Elinor POWELL (and/or her children) was to receive one-sixth of his estate which included his share in the Clydach Ironworks.
A Bill of Complaint was made in 1836 against the executor of Walter's will (John JONES) for not trying hard enough to sell Walter's interest in the Clydach Ironworks. The plaintiffs included Llewellyn POWELL and Margaret MORGAN widow — two of Elinor's children(?)
... but I would love to know more about Lewis ap Hoel ap Lewis (Lewis Powell Lewis) who is head of the tree ...
I don't have a full version of Theo JONES'
History so can't comment on the Glyntarell POWELLs. What is Lewis ap Hoel ap Lewis' wife's name, and their children's names?
Sasha
I have a paper photocopy of Elinor's will which is a bit easier to read than on the NLW website. I'll dig it out and send you a copy later today.
Cheers
Koromo
