Hello All
I am researching my ANSCELL line of West Monkton nr Taunton in SOM and later
of Great Barford in BDF. The family is recorded in the Herald's Visitations
of Bedfordshire 1582.
The Somerset family is described as Edward Anscell of Westmounton (sic) nr
Taunton and Wethlyan daughter of ........ Appowell. Edward is described as
the son of John Anscell als Anstell of
neere (sic) Exeter in the com. Devon
From reading a Welsh research book I have ascertained that Wethlyan
would
actually be Gwenllian and that a daughter would not appear as Ap powell.
Gwenllian would have been born about 1500 and no details of her family are
given.
I have been unable to track the Anscell line any further and am wondering
whether there is any way of tracing Gwenllian, From what I have read the
name "Gwenllian" is fairly common in Wales, and not having any details of
her father, it seems to me this is an impossible task.
I have contacted the College of Arms in London (I do have details of the
arms) but have been advised it will be £200 up front for research into the
Anscell arms.
Advice appreciated - even confirmation that this is an impossible task.
With sincere thanks
Anne Wiltshire
Runaway Bay QLD Australia