Anwyl of Tywyn family facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anwyl of Tywyn |
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| Parent family | House of Aberffraw |
| Current region | Gwynedd |
| Members | Evan Vaughan Anwyl of Ty-Mawr |
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Eryr eryrod Eryri
(Eagle of the Eagles of Snowdonia) |
The Anwyl of Tywyn family (Anwyl is pronounced [anʊɨl]) is a Welsh family. They believe they are direct descendants of Owain Gwynedd. He was the King of Gwynedd from 1137 to 1170. Owain Gwynedd was also part of the royal House of Aberffraw.
The family's motto is: Eryr eryrod Eryri. This means "The Eagle of the Eagles of Snowdonia." The Anwyl family lives in Gwynedd and speaks Welsh. The name Anwyl means "beloved" or "loved one" in English.
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Who are the Anwyl Family?
The Anwyl family has a long and interesting history. They trace their family tree back to ancient Welsh royalty. Their story shows how families kept track of their heritage for hundreds of years.
Tracing the Anwyl Family Tree
The Anwyl family's history begins with Owain Gwynedd. He was a powerful Welsh prince in the 12th century. His son, Rhodri ab Owain Gwynedd, was Lord of Anglesey. The family line continued through Rhodri's descendants.
One important ancestor was Tomas ap Rhodri. He was known as the Lord of Rhiw Llwyd. His family line included Caradog, Gruffudd, Dafydd, and Hywel. These family members were also called the Lords of Rhiw Llwyd.
Important Family Members
Later, Maredudd ap Hywel lived in the 14th century. He had two sons: Robert and James. These brothers played a big part in the family's story.
According to an old book called The Royal Tribes of Wales, Robert and James inherited land. James, the younger brother, married and lived in two family homes. Robert, the older brother, started the Wynn of Gwydir family line. James started other important family lines, like the Anwyl of Parc family.
The War of Welsh Independence
During the early 1400s, a big war happened in Wales. This was the last war for Welsh independence. It was led by Owain Glyndŵr. The Anwyl brothers, Robert and James, chose different sides.
- Robert, the older brother, supported Owain Glyndŵr. He survived the war and later received a special pardon from the English King.
- James, the younger brother, was against Glyndŵr. He supported the English Crown. James was in charge of Caernarfon town during the war.
Because James opposed Glyndŵr, his two homes were burned down. James ap Maredudd was killed during this war in Caernarfon. His body was taken by sea to be buried.
The Anwyl Family Continues
After James ap Maredudd, his son Ieuan (also called James) continued the family line. The family became known as the Anwyl of Parc family. This was because they lived near Penrhyndeudraeth.
Key Anwyl Leaders
- Siôn (John) ap Maredudd: People said that his family and friends were very loyal to him. They even had a saying: "Tylwyth John ab Maredudd," meaning "the race of John ab Maredudd."
- Morys (Morris) ap Sion ap Maredudd: He continued the family line.
- Robert ap Morys o'r Parc: From his time, the family was officially known as the Anwyl of Parc Family.
- William Lewis Anwyl of Park (1565–1642): He was a very important person. He served as a High Sheriff of Merionethshire twice and once as High Sheriff of Caernarvonshire. He had eight sons and four daughters.
William Lewis Anwyl's Sons
William Lewis Anwyl's sons helped the family continue.
- Lewis (died 1641)
- Robert (died 1653)
- John (died 1659)
- Edward (died 1674)
- William (died 1694): His family line continued until 1879.
- Evan (died 1666): His family line is the one that continues to this day. This branch became the main family line in 1831.
- Emmanuel (died 1646)
- Richard (died 1685)
The Anwyl of Tywyn Today
The current Anwyl of Tywyn family comes from Evan (Ieuan), the sixth son of William Lewis Anwyl. His descendants became the main branch of the family.
Evan Anwyl of Brynkir and later Llugwy was also a High Sheriff of Merionethshire. His son, Maurice Anwyl of Llugwy, continued the family. The Anwyl family lived at Llugwy for a long time. Before that, they lived at Parc for many generations.
Evan Vaughan Anwyl
Evan Vaughan Anwyl was born on December 9, 1943. He is the current head of the Anwyl of Tywyn Family. His family believes their male line goes all the way back to William Lewis Anwyl and even further to Owain Gwynedd.
He lives in Tywyn, Gwynedd, in north Wales. He also speaks Welsh. Evan Vaughan Anwyl went to Tywyn Grammar School. He then studied at the University of Wales Aberystwyth. He became a teacher, just like his two sisters.
He was once interviewed for a book. He said that history was not his favorite subject. He also mentioned that his family has always been humble farmers. He said they are proud of their family history, but mostly keep it to themselves.
Family Coat of Arms
The Anwyl family has a special coat of arms. It shows symbols that represent their history and ancestors.
- It has three eagles on a green background. This represents Owain Gwynedd.
- It also has a special symbol called a fleur-de-lis.
- Other parts of the coat of arms show symbols from other important families they are connected to. These include a chevron, wolves' heads, and lions.
- Crest: An eagle displayed.
- Motto: Eryr eryrod Eryri (English: "The eagle of the eagles of Snowdon.")
See also
- Kings of Wales family trees
