The Irish Merediths
Meredith families who settled in Ireland and their descendants
Person Page 418
George William Shaw
M, #10426, b. 16 June 1927, d. 6 September 2010
Biography
George William Shaw was born on 16 Jun 1927.1 He and Olive Jane Susan Gill were married on 5 Jun 1963 in Ballyboy.1 He died on 6 Sep 2010, at age 83.1
Connections
| Chart | Wilkinson box chart Wilkinson indented chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1927Birth:16 Jun 1927
- 196335
- 201083Death:6 Sep 2010
- 2023His wife Olive Jane Susan Gill died on 31 Jan 2023.
Citations
- [S2254] Armitage Family Tree; MyHeritage.com
| Last Edited | 1 Apr 2024 |
Edmund George Talbot
M, #10429, b. 17 February 1915, d. 11 May 1987
Biography
Edmund George Talbot was born on 17 Feb 1915 in Ceylon.1 He and Muriel Doreen Jones were married. He died on 11 May 1987, at age 72, in Cape Town, South AfricaG.1
Connections
| Relationship: | Partner of Muriel Doreen Jones (5th great-granddaughter of Rice Meredith) Partner of Muriel Doreen Jones (6th great-niece of Mathias Meredith) |
| Chart | Clonenagh box chart Clonenagh indented chart Rearymore box chart Rearymore indented chart Wilkinson box chart Wilkinson indented chart (#1) Wilkinson indented chart (#2) |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1915Birth:17 Feb 1915 | Ceylon
- 198772Death:11 May 1987 | Cape Town, South AfricaG
- 2004His wife Muriel Doreen Jones died on 22 Jul 2004 in Johannesburg, South AfricaG.
Citations
- [S2255] Talbot website; myheritage.com
| Last Edited | 28 Apr 2024 |
Anne Meredith
F, #10432
Parents
| Mother | Honora Meredith b. aft. 1753, d. 26 Feb 1829 |
Biography
Anne Meredith and Ringrose Woods were married on 27 Jan 1820 in St. John's, Limerick.
She was adopted. Her marriage was announced in the 3 Feb 1820 edition of the Freeman's Journal, transcribed as follows:
"On the 27th ult. in Limerick, Ringrose Woods, Esq. of Ballyquin, county Clare, to Miss Anne Meredith, adopted daughter of Miss Honora Meredith, of Limerick"
A memorial of her marriage settlement dated 27 Jan 1820 was registered with the Registry of Deeds on 19 Feb 1820. It refers to a deed of 21 Mar 1803 in which Luke Lord Clonbrock granted annuities to Honora Meredith, William Monsell and Margaret his wife. David Meredith was an executor of the settlement.1
"On the 27th ult. in Limerick, Ringrose Woods, Esq. of Ballyquin, county Clare, to Miss Anne Meredith, adopted daughter of Miss Honora Meredith, of Limerick"
A memorial of her marriage settlement dated 27 Jan 1820 was registered with the Registry of Deeds on 19 Feb 1820. It refers to a deed of 21 Mar 1803 in which Luke Lord Clonbrock granted annuities to Honora Meredith, William Monsell and Margaret his wife. David Meredith was an executor of the settlement.1
Connections
| Relationship: | 2nd great-granddaughter of Richard Meredith |
| Ancestral line: | HonoraD, RichardC, RichardB, RichardA |
| Chart | Kerry box chart Kerry indented chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1820
- 1829Her mother Honora Meredith died on 26 Feb 1829 in Tarbert House, Co. Kerry.
Citations
- [S2257] Memorial 749-280-509615 Woods & Meredith; https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSJS-SK9G?i=146&cat=185720
| Last Edited | 20 May 2024 |
Ringrose Woods
M, #10433
Biography
Ringrose Woods and Anne Meredith were married on 27 Jan 1820 in St. John's, Limerick.
Connections
| Relationship: | Partner of Anne Meredith (2nd great-granddaughter of Richard Meredith) |
| Chart | Kerry box chart Kerry indented chart |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1820
| Last Edited | 19 May 2024 |
Sir John Browne
M, #10434, b. about 1586, d. 1639
Biography
Sir John Browne was born ca. 1586. He and Frances Herbert were married. He died in 1639, at age ~53, in East Kirkby, Lincolnshire.
He was the son of Sir Valentine Browne of Croft and Elizabeth Monson daughter of Sir John Monson.
His will dated 16 April 1639 was granted probate on 2 Jul 1639.. It specified that he was to be buried in the Chancel of the Church of East Kirkby. It mentions:
- Dame Frances Browne, wife
- Magdalen Estcourt, daughter
- Lucy Upton, daughter
- Frances, daughter
- Cicely, daughter
- Mary, daughter
- Valentine, son
- Edward, son
- John, son
- William, son
- Thomas, son
- William Browne, brother
- Robert Browne, brother
Executors: Dame Frances Browne, wife; Edward Browne, 2nd son; John Browne, 3rd son
It also names Sir John Monson, kinsman, and Sir John Danvers, father-in-law. In about March 1609, Sir John Danvers married Magdalen Herbert (née Newport), widow of Richard Herbert and so became Sir John's step-father-in-law.1
His will dated 16 April 1639 was granted probate on 2 Jul 1639.. It specified that he was to be buried in the Chancel of the Church of East Kirkby. It mentions:
- Dame Frances Browne, wife
- Magdalen Estcourt, daughter
- Lucy Upton, daughter
- Frances, daughter
- Cicely, daughter
- Mary, daughter
- Valentine, son
- Edward, son
- John, son
- William, son
- Thomas, son
- William Browne, brother
- Robert Browne, brother
Executors: Dame Frances Browne, wife; Edward Browne, 2nd son; John Browne, 3rd son
It also names Sir John Monson, kinsman, and Sir John Danvers, father-in-law. In about March 1609, Sir John Danvers married Magdalen Herbert (née Newport), widow of Richard Herbert and so became Sir John's step-father-in-law.1
Family
Children with Frances Herbert d. ca. 1669
| Son | William Browne d. ca. 1670 |
| Son | Thomas Browne |
| Daughter | Mary Browne |
| Daughter | Cicely Browne |
| Son | Valentine Browne |
| Daughter | Magdalen Browne |
| Daughter | Lucy Browne |
| Son | Edward Browne |
| Son | John Browne |
| Daughter | Frances Browne |
Connections
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1586Birth:Ca. 1586
- 1639~53Death:1639 | East Kirkby, Lincolnshire
- 1669His wife Frances Herbert died ca. 1669 in Weston, Co. Montgomery.
Citations
- [S2263] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858; Ancestry.com [database online]
| Last Edited | 11 Jun 2024 |
Frances Herbert
F, #10435, d. about 1669
Biography
Frances Herbert and Sir John Browne were married. She died ca. 1669 in Weston, Co. Montgomery.1
She was the daughter of Richard Herbert of Llyssyn and Magdalen Newport, daughter of Sir Richard Newport. She was the sister of George Herbert, the religious poet.
Her will dated 21 Dec 1668 was proved on 8 Jul 1669. It asks for her to be buried in the church of Montgomery. It mentions:
- William Browne son
- daughter in law his wife
- Thomas Browne other son
- Sir Thomas Escourt, son in law
- Anne Browne, grandchild, daughter of William Browne
- Mrs Cicely W[..] daughter
- Mrs Mary Quadrine daughter
- poor of East Kirby where husband Sir John Browne buried
- servant Anne [.…
- Frances Browne daughter in law
- Mrs Anne Evans
- Anne Browne of Weston, Montgomeryshire, executrix.
Her will dated 21 Dec 1668 was proved on 8 Jul 1669. It asks for her to be buried in the church of Montgomery. It mentions:
- William Browne son
- daughter in law his wife
- Thomas Browne other son
- Sir Thomas Escourt, son in law
- Anne Browne, grandchild, daughter of William Browne
- Mrs Cicely W[..] daughter
- Mrs Mary Quadrine daughter
- poor of East Kirby where husband Sir John Browne buried
- servant Anne [.…
- Frances Browne daughter in law
- Mrs Anne Evans
- Anne Browne of Weston, Montgomeryshire, executrix.
Family
Children with Sir John Browne b. ca. 1586, d. 1639
| Son | William Browne d. ca. 1670 |
| Son | Thomas Browne |
| Daughter | Mary Browne |
| Daughter | Cicely Browne |
| Son | Valentine Browne |
| Daughter | Magdalen Browne |
| Daughter | Lucy Browne |
| Son | Edward Browne |
| Son | John Browne |
| Daughter | Frances Browne |
Connections
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1639Her husband Sir John Browne died in 1639 in East Kirkby, Lincolnshire.
- 1669Death:Ca. 1669 | Weston, Co. Montgomery
Citations
- [S2263] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858; Ancestry.com [database online]
| Last Edited | 5 Jun 2024 |
Thomas Browne
M, #10436
Parents
| Father | Sir John Browne b. ca. 1586, d. 1639 |
| Mother | Frances Herbert d. ca. 1669 |
Connections
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 30 May 2024 |
Mary Browne
F, #10437
Parents
| Father | Sir John Browne b. ca. 1586, d. 1639 |
| Mother | Frances Herbert d. ca. 1669 |
Connections
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 30 May 2024 |
Cicely Browne
F, #10438
Parents
| Father | Sir John Browne b. ca. 1586, d. 1639 |
| Mother | Frances Herbert d. ca. 1669 |
Connections
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 30 May 2024 |
John Kyffin
M, #10439
Parents
| Father | Richard ap Meredith |
| Mother | Goleubryd Ferch Griffith |
Biography
John Kyffin and Dowse Lloyd were married.
For further information see the citations below.1
Family
Child with Dowse Lloyd
| Son | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
Connections
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandfather of Richard Meredith |
| Chart | Welsh Ancestry of the Co. Kerry Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
Citations
- [S2264] Pedigrees of Montgomeryshire Families; https://archive.org/stream/pedigreesofmontg00rode#page/42/mode/2up/search/kyffin
| Last Edited | 10 Feb 2017 |
Dowse Lloyd
F, #10440
Biography
Dowse Lloyd and John Kyffin were married.
Family
Child with John Kyffin
| Son | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
Connections
| Relationship: | 2nd great-grandmother of Richard Meredith |
| Chart | Welsh Ancestry of the Co. Kerry Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 10 Feb 2017 |
Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch
M, #10442, d. about 1653
Parents
| Father | John Kyffin |
| Mother | Dowse Lloyd |
Biography
Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, and Lowry Vaughan were married. He died ca. 1653.
Bailiff of Llanfyllin in 1598 and again in 1622. He appears to have been a delightful old man, and in his will dated 22nd February, 1652/3, appears to have remembered every one of his numerous grandchildren. He also remembered to leave £5 to a local farmer whose sheep had been worried by one of his dogs
Will of Griffith Kyffin of ‘Kaekock’
Poor of the Parish of Llanyad[r]an
Mary Griffith, daughter
Lowry Griffiths and Elizabeth Griffiths, grandchildren
Sina Pugh, grandchild and her sister Elizabeth Pugh, grandchild
Sina Pugh, Lowry Davis and Lowry Meredith, grandchildren
Katherin Kyffin, daughter in law
Thomas Davies, son in law
Richard Davies, grandchild
Richard Pugh, grandchild, brother of Sina Pugh
Jane, grandchild, wife of Richard Parry
Ann Meredith, daughter
John Meredith, son in law
David Meredith, Katherin and Mary, their children
Griffith Kyffin of Oswestry, grandchild
Hugh Kyffin, Arthur Kyffin, grandchildren
Three children of grandchild Jane the wife of Richard Parry
David Kyffin, son
Charles Kyffin, son
Watkin Kyffin, son - messuage in Moly[v]barth mortgaged to testator by Edward ap Evan Thomas
William Morris of Ke[v]enillyes
Edward Vaughan
Margaret Kyffin, Mary Kyffin, Ann Kyffin, Sina Kyffin, Dorothe Kiffyn, and Katherine Kiffyn, grandchildren
Griffith Kyffin of Glascoed, grandchild
Joseph Vaughan and John ap Hugh
Watkin Kyffin, son and Griffith Kyffin his son, executors
Will dated 20 Feb 1652
Probate 10 May 1653.1,2
Will of Griffith Kyffin of ‘Kaekock’
Poor of the Parish of Llanyad[r]an
Mary Griffith, daughter
Lowry Griffiths and Elizabeth Griffiths, grandchildren
Sina Pugh, grandchild and her sister Elizabeth Pugh, grandchild
Sina Pugh, Lowry Davis and Lowry Meredith, grandchildren
Katherin Kyffin, daughter in law
Thomas Davies, son in law
Richard Davies, grandchild
Richard Pugh, grandchild, brother of Sina Pugh
Jane, grandchild, wife of Richard Parry
Ann Meredith, daughter
John Meredith, son in law
David Meredith, Katherin and Mary, their children
Griffith Kyffin of Oswestry, grandchild
Hugh Kyffin, Arthur Kyffin, grandchildren
Three children of grandchild Jane the wife of Richard Parry
David Kyffin, son
Charles Kyffin, son
Watkin Kyffin, son - messuage in Moly[v]barth mortgaged to testator by Edward ap Evan Thomas
William Morris of Ke[v]enillyes
Edward Vaughan
Margaret Kyffin, Mary Kyffin, Ann Kyffin, Sina Kyffin, Dorothe Kiffyn, and Katherine Kiffyn, grandchildren
Griffith Kyffin of Glascoed, grandchild
Joseph Vaughan and John ap Hugh
Watkin Kyffin, son and Griffith Kyffin his son, executors
Will dated 20 Feb 1652
Probate 10 May 1653.1,2
Family
Children with Lowry Vaughan
| Son | John Kyffin |
| Son | Charles Kyffin d. Oct 1669 |
| Son | Cadwalladr Kyffin d. 1651 |
| Son | David Kyffin d. ca. 1668 |
| Son | Watkin Kyffin, of Glascoed d. 1670 |
| Daughter | Ann Kyffin |
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-grandfather of Richard Meredith |
| Chart | Welsh Ancestry of the Co. Kerry Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1651His son Cadwalladr Kyffin died in 1651.
- 1653Death:Ca. 1653
Citations
- [S2265] William Arthur Griffiths, “Some notes on various Kyffin families residing around Llanfyllin in the 17th Century”. Montgomeryshire collections relating to Montgomeryshire and its borders. Vol. 54, (1955-1956), p. 148-159., http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewobject/llgc-id:1265984/article/000089042
- [S2266] Probate of Griffith Kyffin 1653; England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858; Ancestry.com [database online]
| Last Edited | 28 May 2024 |
Lowry Vaughan
F, #10445
Biography
Lowry Vaughan and Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, were married.
D-o Owen ap John ap Howell Vychan of Caergai.
Family
Children with Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, d. ca. 1653
| Son | John Kyffin |
| Son | Charles Kyffin d. Oct 1669 |
| Son | Cadwalladr Kyffin d. 1651 |
| Son | David Kyffin d. ca. 1668 |
| Son | Watkin Kyffin, of Glascoed d. 1670 |
| Daughter | Ann Kyffin |
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-grandmother of Richard Meredith |
| Chart | Welsh Ancestry of the Co. Kerry Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
| Last Edited | 10 Feb 2017 |
John Kyffin
M, #10447
Parents
| Father | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
| Mother | Lowry Vaughan |
Biography
John Kyffin and Frances Parry were married bef. 1623.
Eldest son, married Frances, daughter of Bishop Parry of
St. Asaph, who was so closely associated with the first issue of the Bible in Welsh.
They had no son and only one daughter, Jane, who married her cousin, Richard
Parry. Bishop Parry had a son, Richard, who was Sheriff of Flint in 1633/4
and who died in 1649. The funeral arrangements of Sheriff Parry were organised
by Randle Holme, Junior, Mayor of Chester in 1643, with full heraldic splendour.
Mrs. Frances Kyffin died in 1637 and was buried at Wrexham.1
St. Asaph, who was so closely associated with the first issue of the Bible in Welsh.
They had no son and only one daughter, Jane, who married her cousin, Richard
Parry. Bishop Parry had a son, Richard, who was Sheriff of Flint in 1633/4
and who died in 1649. The funeral arrangements of Sheriff Parry were organised
by Randle Holme, Junior, Mayor of Chester in 1643, with full heraldic splendour.
Mrs. Frances Kyffin died in 1637 and was buried at Wrexham.1
Family
Child with Frances Parry d. 1637
| Daughter | Jane Kyffin |
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-uncle of Richard Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1623
- 1637His wife Frances Parry died in 1637.
- 1653His father Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, died ca. 1653.
Citations
- [S2265] William Arthur Griffiths, “Some notes on various Kyffin families residing around Llanfyllin in the 17th Century”. Montgomeryshire collections relating to Montgomeryshire and its borders. Vol. 54, (1955-1956), p. 148-159., http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewobject/llgc-id:1265984/article/000089042
| Last Edited | 10 Feb 2017 |
Charles Kyffin
M, #10448, d. October 1669
Parents
| Father | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
| Mother | Lowry Vaughan |
Biography
Charles Kyffin and Margaret Kyffin, of Bodfach, were married ca. 1654. He died in Oct 1669.
The second son, served an apprenticeship as a mercer in
Llanfyllin, but appears to have then resided on his property at Llangadfan. He was appointed Sheriff of Merioneth on 11th November, 1669, before news of his death had reached London.
Llanfyllin, but appears to have then resided on his property at Llangadfan. He was appointed Sheriff of Merioneth on 11th November, 1669, before news of his death had reached London.
Family
Child with Margaret Kyffin, of Bodfach,
| Daughter | Lowry Kyffin b. 1665, d. 1673 |
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-uncle of Richard Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1653His father Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, died ca. 1653.
- 1654
- 1665His daughter Lowry Kyffin was born in 1665.
- 1669Death:Oct 1669
| Last Edited | 12 Feb 2017 |
Cadwalladr Kyffin
M, #10449, d. 1651
Parents
| Father | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
| Mother | Lowry Vaughan |
Biography
Cadwalladr Kyffin died in 1651.
Third son, took his degree of B.A. at Hart Hall, Oxford, on 19th October, 1620, and his M.A. on 23rd June, 1623. He took Holy Orders and became Vicar of Llanllyfine in 1623 and Rector of Llaniestyn, Co. Caernarvon, in 1631. He was one of the few Clergymen in Bangor Diocese who were not dispossessed during the Commonwealth. He died in 1651 when residing at Saethon in the Parish of Llanfihangel, in Co. Caernarvon. He left only a verbally declared will. He had three children, Griffith, Hugh and Arthur Kyffin. The eldest, Griffith, was apprenticed for 7 years at Oswestry, doubtless as a mercer, for which his grandfather left a legacy.
Family
Children
| Son | Arthur Kyffin d. ca. 1692 |
| Son | Griffith Kyffin d. aft. 1691 |
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-uncle of Richard Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1651Death:1651
- 1653His father Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, died ca. 1653.
| Last Edited | 12 Feb 2017 |
David Kyffin
M, #10450, d. about 1668
Parents
| Father | Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch d. ca. 1653 |
| Mother | Lowry Vaughan |
Biography
David Kyffin and Jane Edwards were married. He died ca. 1668.
Fourth son, took his B.A. at Balliol College, Oxford,
on 21st October, 1624, and his M.A. at Hart Hall on 26th January, 1629/30. He also took Holy Orders and, described as Clerk, witnessed his father's will in 1653. He was Vicar of Llanyblodwell from 1662 to 1668. He married Jane Edwards, but does not appear to have had any children.
In his will ,dated 1 Dec 1664? and proved 5 Apr 1668, he left legacies to his three nephews, Griffith, Hugh, and Arthur Kyffin, and, after the death of his wife, bequeathed his lands in Garthbeibio to his brother, Watkin Kyffin, and, after his death, to the survivors of his niece, Margaret, wife of Sir William Williams, the first Baronet, and her heirs, his niece Sina Kyffin and heirs, his niece Dorothy Kyffin and heirs, his niece Katherine Kyffin and heirs, and his brother Watkin Kyffin’s heirs, in order of preference.
on 21st October, 1624, and his M.A. at Hart Hall on 26th January, 1629/30. He also took Holy Orders and, described as Clerk, witnessed his father's will in 1653. He was Vicar of Llanyblodwell from 1662 to 1668. He married Jane Edwards, but does not appear to have had any children.
In his will ,dated 1 Dec 1664? and proved 5 Apr 1668, he left legacies to his three nephews, Griffith, Hugh, and Arthur Kyffin, and, after the death of his wife, bequeathed his lands in Garthbeibio to his brother, Watkin Kyffin, and, after his death, to the survivors of his niece, Margaret, wife of Sir William Williams, the first Baronet, and her heirs, his niece Sina Kyffin and heirs, his niece Dorothy Kyffin and heirs, his niece Katherine Kyffin and heirs, and his brother Watkin Kyffin’s heirs, in order of preference.
Connections
| Relationship: | Great-uncle of Richard Meredith |
| Interactive Pedigree |
TIMELINE: Year Age
- 1653His father Griffith Kyffin, of Cae Coch, died ca. 1653.
- 1668Death:Ca. 1668
| Last Edited | 11 Feb 2017 |