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The Baron of Cymmer-yn-Edeirnion is an old noble title from Wales. It belonged to the main male family members who came from King Owain Brogyntyn. He was the youngest son of Madog ap Maredudd, who was a King of Powys.

When Owain Brogyntyn died, he shared his lands equally among his three sons. His oldest son, Iorwerth, received lands around a place called Cymmer. This area was in the parish of Llangar and a region known as Edeirnion, which was part of Merionethshire.

Iorwerth's son, Gruffydd ab Iorwerth, fought against King Edward I when he invaded Wales. After King Edward I took control of Wales, Gruffydd made peace with the King. On July 22, 1284, King Edward I officially confirmed Gruffydd's lands. He was given these lands per baroniam, which meant he held them as a baron. This made him a baron in the English feudal system.

The first time this title was clearly used was by Gruffydd's grandson, Owain. In 1334, Owain was called to a meeting in Harlech as Owenus ap Davidus, Dominus de Kimmer. This means "Owain, Lord of Kimmer." Because of this, some people say the barony started with Owain. Others say it began with Gruffydd. In the 1400s, their main home was called Plas o Cymmer. It was later renamed Plas Uchaf. Later, the 10th Baron moved to a nearby large house called Gwerclas.

Who Were the Barons of Kymmer-yn-Edeirnion?

This is a list of the people who held the title of Baron of Kymmer-yn-Edeirnion. The title was passed down through the family.

  • Gruffydd ab Iorwerth ab Owain Brogyntyn (lived around 1284–1292), the 1st Baron.
  • Dafydd ap Gruffydd, his son (lived around 1301), the 2nd Baron.
  • Owain ap Dafydd, his son (lived around 1334), the 3rd Baron.
  • Llywelyn Ddu ap Dafydd, his brother (lived around 1370), the 4th Baron.
  • Ieuan ap Llywelyn Ddu, his son (died 1392), the 5th Baron.
  • Rhys ab Ieuan, his son (lived around 1392–1415), the 6th Baron.
  • Dafydd ap Rhys, his son (died 1444), the 7th Baron.
  • Gruffydd Fychan ap Dafydd, his son, the 8th Baron.
  • William ap Gruffydd Fychan, his son, the 9th Baron.
  • Huw ap William, his son (lived around 1546–1602), the 10th Baron. He moved his home from Plas Uchaf to Gwerclas. His family history and coat of arms were officially confirmed in 1594.
  • Humphrey Hughes, his son (died 1620), the 11th Baron. He and his brother started using the last name 'Hughes'. He was the High Sheriff of Merionethshire in 1618.
  • Richard Hughes, his brother (1561-1641), the 12th Baron. He was also High Sheriff of Merionethshire in 1619.
  • Humphrey Hughes, his son (1605-1682), the 13th Baron. He was a Commissioner during the English Civil War. He fought in the Battle of Rowton Moor. He was High Sheriff of Merionethshire in 1661.
  • Hugh Hughes, his grandson (1659-1725), the 14th Baron. He was High Sheriff of Merionethshire in 1720.
  • Daniel Hughes, his nephew (1694-1754), the 15th Baron.
  • John Hughes, his son (1742-1784), the 16th Baron.
  • William Hughes, his son (1779-1836), the 17th Baron.
  • William Hughes, his son (1801-), the 18th Baron. He was a captain in the Royal Horse Guards.
  • The Rev'd. William O'Farrell Hughes, his son (1838-), the 19th Baron.

Titular Barons: Heirs to the Title

After the 19th Baron, several people have been considered the next in line for the title. These are called "titular" barons. This means they are the rightful heirs based on family rules, but they have not officially claimed or used the title.

  • Isaac Bateman Hughes, the titular 20th Baron (born 1828). He was a cousin of the 19th Baron.
  • William Hughes, the titular 21st Baron (born around 1858). He was Isaac's son.
  • Owen William Hughes, the titular 22nd Baron (born around 1881). He was William's son.
  • William Isaac Hughes, the titular 23rd Baron (born January 1909). He was Owen's son.
  • Merfyn Hughes, the titular 24th Baron (born 1940, died 1980). He was a cousin of the titular 23rd Baron.
  • Martin Hughes, the titular 25th Baron (born October 1978). He is Merfyn's son.

None of these people have officially claimed the title of Baron of Kymmer-yn-Edeirnion. They are simply the next in line based on their family tree.

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