Hi,
I am attaching a snippet from a 1670 Bond for Thomas Pugh of Merthyr Cynog that I downloaded from the Library of Wales.
The Bond has two Bounders: Hugh Beavan of Merthyr Cynog and David Williams of Battle, both in Breconshire.
I have independently verified that David Williams of Battle was a "Gentleman" but I have no further record of Hugh Beavan's status, although his signature appears on several other Bonds in the same area.
Hugh Beavan was acting as a witness, not a Bounder in the other Wills and probably as a Notary.
My questions are:
Does the Bond indicate both Bonders were "Gentlemen", i.e. is the indicated word "Gent" or "Gents"
What is the odd word underlined.. I think it should be "recently" (deceased) but it may be something else.
Also, Hugh Beavan is a Bounder here and is required to administer the estate of Thomas Pugh. He is acting more than just a notary... I am tempted to conclude that Thomas Pugh may have been a son of Hugh Beavan's, his full patronymic name being Thomas (ap) Hugh ap Evan
Similarly, the other Bounder David Williams Gent. of Battle, would have been a close friend or relative of Thomas Pugh..
I note that only David Williams (not Hugh Beavan) signed the Bond... would that have been significant in any way?
I would like your expert help in deciphering those scribbles, and any thoughts you may have on my other questions!!!
Thanks!
Llanfi
