To All,
I have just joined this list, and would like to ask if any of you can
help me find more information about one of my ancestors.
Most of what I know comes from Theophilus Jones' 'History of
Breconshire' and the Badminton Manorial Records.
REV. MATHEW HERBERT, b. ~1580/90; died 1662. Clerk of Llangattock,
1621. Teacher of Thomas and Henry Vaughan.
Rector of Cefn-Llys; Prebendary of Llanelwedi in Christ's College,
Brecon.
In Badminton Manorial records, 'copy of order of the Court
of First Fruits + 1/10 of Llangattock owing to non-payment by Rector,
Matthew Herbert,
to be paid by Earl of Worcester, tithes farmed at 30 pounds/year'
24 Nov 1634.
Also, ' Statement of funds paid as First Fruits of Llangattock and fee
in the court, and new note of a new lease made at Raglan with Matthew
Herbert whereby Earl of Worcester was to receive 30pounds yearly until
said sums satisfied' 25 Nov 1634.
Also, 'copy of complaint to Parliament of Matthew Herbert, Clerk against
the Rector of Llangattock, Llanelly, and Llangenny praying for payment
of his stipend".
March, 1640/41.
I have a copy of Matthew Herbert's will which names his children Thomas,
John, Edward, and Amy who married a Lewis Gunter. He also mentions his
wife, but does not mention her name.
Questions:
1) Is there anywhere a book published that gives biographical
information about the Clergy in this time frame?
2) Who was Matthew Herbert's wife?
3) Are there any church records in Brecon, Cefn-Llys, or Crickhowell
which might have any more information about him? (where he went to
school, dates of assignments, etc.)
4) According to Jones, Matthew Herbert's parents were EDWARD HERBERT of
CWRT y CARW (Sheriff of Brecon in 1566?) and ELIZABETH LEWIS,
daughter of Edward Lewis of the Van. Where could I find
EDWARD HERBERT's will (he died sometime after 1585)
or other proof that he was Matthew Herbert's father?
Other information according to Jones:
Edward Herbert's parents = Watkin Herbert, b. ~1500;Sheriff of
Brecon 1540, MP Brecon 1557& d.o. Morgan ap Thomas Hir
Watkin Herbert's parents = William Herbert of Crickhowell b.
~1465; & Ann, d.o. Jenkin Walbeoff
William Herbert's parents = Sir Richard Herbert of Coldbrook,
~1430-1469 & ?
(I have much on Sir Richard Herbert and ancestors going back to
1345)
Any help or source suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Ms. Randi Herbert Robinson
Sunnyvale, California
Email: randi_robinson(a)perigis.com or
bwkg47a(a)prodigy.com