YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Gwen Williams 1631–1688 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1631

Birth Location: Merionethshire, Wales

Death Date: 2 DEC 1688

Death Location: Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Ellis Hughes

Mother: Margaret John

Spouse(s): Hugh Cadwalader

Children(s): Eleanor Hughes, John Hughes, Jane Hugh

In 1631, Gwen Williams entered the world in Merionethshire, Wales, born to Ellis William Hughes And Margaret Marrett Verch John. Gwen Williams married Hugh Ap Cadwalader, and had children including Eleanor Cadwalader Hughes, Jane Verch Hugh, John William Ap Hugh Cadwalader Ap Rhys Hughes. Gwen Williams passed away in 1688 in Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States.

Find more search results for Gwen Williams
GW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1631, Gwen Williams entered the world in Merionethshire, Wales, born to Ellis William Hughes And Margaret Marrett Verch John.
  • Gwen Williams married Hugh Ap Cadwalader, and had children including Eleanor Cadwalader Hughes, Jane Verch Hugh, John William Ap Hugh Cadwalader Ap Rhys Hughes.
  • Gwen Williams passed away in 1688 in Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gwen Williams's Ancestors

Self
Gwen Williams
1631–1688
Birth Place: Merionethshire, Wales
Parents
Ellis William Hughes
1590–1645
Cae Fadog Marion, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Margaret (Marrett verch) John
1596–1645
Dolgelly, Merionethshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Grandparents
William (Hughes) Williams
1576–1603
Caernarfonshire, Wales
Margaret (verch) Hywel
1576–1621
Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hughes
1551–1579
Margaret Lloyd
1555–1577
Thomas Llyld
1529–1579
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Hughes
1505–1566
Catherine Herbert
1502–1574
Joseph Lloyd
1526–
Mary Lock
1530–
Howel Lloyd
1516–1583
Mallt Howell
1511–1571

Gwen Williams's Descendants

1.
GW
Gwen Williams (1631–2 DEC 1688) m. Hugh (Ap) Cadwalader (1627–25 DEC 1688)
  1. 1. Eleanor (Cadwalader) Hughes 1651–1733 m. Edward Foulke 1651–1741
    1. 1. Jane Foulke 1684–1766 m. Ellis Hughes 1687–1764
      1. 1. Martha Hughes 1724–1772 m. William Parsons 1722–1778
        1. 1. Charles (Asbury) Parsons 1745–1823 m. Elizabeth Chestnut 1745–1797 m. Nancy (Anna Elizabeth) Fleisher 1761–1842
        2. 2. Abijah Parsons 1750–1780 m. Ann Patton 1750–
        3. 3. Edward Parsons 1753– m. Susannah Flesher 1755–
        4. 4. Thomas (Cornett) Parsons 1740–1837 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Boggs 1747–1836
        5. 5. George Parsons 1750–1789 m. Mary Westbrook –1784 m. Elisabeth Westbrook 1768–1822
        6. 6. Joseph Parsons 1755–1835 m. Matilda Motts 1755–1804
      2. 2. Margaret (Mary) Hughes 1702–1810
      3. 3. Hughes 1699–1773
      4. 4. John Hughes 1714–1789
      5. 5. Rowland Hughes 1720–1738
      6. 6. Amy Hughes 1754–1826
      7. 7. Ellis Hughes 1738–1785
      8. 8. Ann Hughes 1717–1801 m. John Lee 1719–1803
      9. 9. William Hughes 1716–1776 m. Emma (Amy) Willits 1721–1777
      10. 10. John (B.) Hughes 1714–1763 m. Martha Coles 1718–1778 m. Hannah Boone 1718–1753
      11. 11. Edward Hughes 1724–1791 m. Elizabeth Williams 1726–1796
      12. 12. Margaret (Mary) Hughes 1726–1810 m. Samuel Lee 1722–1802
      13. 13. Samuel Hughes 1722–1796 m. Elizabeth Willits 1725–1753 m. Margaret (Hughes) Gethin 1729–1789
    2. 2. Mary Foulke 1686–1745
    3. 3. Gwen Foulke 1685–1760 m. Alexander Edwards 1664–1712
    4. 4. Grace Foulke 1680–1734 m. John Griffith 1687–1743
    5. 5. Catherine Foulke 1686–1745 m. Theophilus (Klincken) Williams 1686–1765
    6. 6. Margaret Foulke 1688–1741 m. Nicholas (Cadwalader) Roberts 1688–1733
    7. 7. Thomas Foulke 1683–1762 m. Gwen Evans 1686–1760
    8. 8. Evan Foulke 1686–1745 m. Ellen Roberts 1704–1735 m. Ann Rhodes 1705–1760
    9. 9. Hugh Foulke 1685–1760 m. Anne (Evans) Williams 1693–1773
    10. 10. Cadwallader Foulke 1691–1743 m. Mary Evans 1695–1746
  2. 2. John (William ap Hugh Cadwalader ap Rhys) Hughes 1653–1736 m. Martha Caimot 1653–1698 m. Eleanor Ellis 1666–1716 m. Ellin Williams 1670–
  3. 3. Jane (verch) Hugh 1651–1740 m. William John 1670– m. William John 1651–1712

Gwen Williams's Timeline

2 Records

1631
1631
Birth of Gwen Williams in Merionethshire, Wales
Merionethshire, Wales
1688
2 DEC 1688
Age 57
Death of Gwen Williams in Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1631
    Event Place: Merionethshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 DEC 1688
    Event Place: Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE