Elizabeth (Winter) Morgan (abt. 1564 - 1637)

Born about 1564 in Lydney, Monmouthshire, Wales

Ancestors

Wife of William Morgan MP — married 1582 in Lidney, Monmouthshire, Wales

Descendants

Died Jan 1637 at about age 73 in Bristol, England

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Biography

"Lady" Elizabeth Winter was the daughter of Sir William Winter of Lidney and his wife, Maria (Langton) Winter. She was born in 1564 in Lidney (aka Lydney), Monmouth shire, Wales (today, it is located in Gloucestershire, England). Lady Elizabeth was the first wife of Sir William Morgan of Tredegar, b: ca. 1560 in Tredegar, Gwent, Wales. They married in 1583 and had the following children.^[1]

1. Elizabeth Morgan, b: 1583; she married 1st cousin: William Morgan of Dderw. She died in 1638; he died 19 Jan 1649 in Bristol, England.
2. Thomas Morgan, b: ca. 1588
3. Edward of Kilfengan, b: ca. 1592. Will of 4 April 1660, proved Feb. 1661. Married Elizabeth, d/o Charles James of Llandewi Rhydderch
   1. Elizabeth m. Henry Chambre of Court Morgan
4. William, b: ca. 1610; whence "Morgan of Rhymny"
5. Rowland of Risca, b: 1597. Will of 19 Dec 1660, proved Feb 1661. He married Honora ______.
   1. Colonel William Morgan, buried at Bassalleg 27 Oct 1679
6. John Morgan, b: ca. 1596 - "of the Temple" in 1652 (coel.?)
7. Mary Morgan, b: ca. 1611; married George Lewis of St. Pierre
8. Blanch Morgan, b: ca. 1587; m.: John Carne of Ewenny
9. Frances Morgan, b: 1603; m.: Charles Williams of Llangibby
10. Mary Morgan, b: ??; never married; Will dated: 1687

Lady Elizabeth (Winter) Morgan died in January 1638 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.^[2] Her husband re-married to Bridget Morgan, widow of Anthony Morgan of Llanfihangael Crucorney, and daughter of Anthony Morgan of Heyford Northamptonshire, England. ^[3] Sir William Morgan was a friend and loyal supporter of King Charles I, even during the English Civil War. He died in 1653 at 93 years old at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. ^[4]

Elizabeth Wynter, spouse of William Morgan (of Tredegar) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.^[5]Morgan married firstly Elizabeth Wynter daughter of Sir William Wynter of Lydney Gloucestershire. He married secondly Bridget Morgan widow of Anthony Morgan of Llanfihangael Crucorney and daughter of Anthony Morgan of Heyford Northamptonshire. They had several children: Thomas was later MP for Monmouthshire. Anthony was later a Royalist officer in the Civil War. John married Rebecca Smith. His daughter Frances was the first wife of Charles Williams of Llangiby. William Morgan born Llandaff/Rumney 1610.

In the will of her father made on 01 Feb 1588/1589^[6] she was bequeathed £1200 and appears to have been unmarried.

In the will of her grandmother, Lady Judde, the will made on 20 Feb 1596/1597 and proved on 19 Feb 1601/1602^[7], the Testatrix made a bequest to her 'daughter Morgan'. It is unclear if the daughter Morgan referred to in the will is this Elizabeth (Winter) Morgan or her aunt Elizabeth (Langton) Morgan.

Sources

1. ↑ Elford Family Genealogy on RootsWeb - Elizabeth Winter Lists 9 children with approx. birth years - all except for "never-married" Mary, will dated in 1687... See also: Sir William Morgan on Geni.com Includes list of 10 children.
2. ↑ Elizabeth Morgan on Geni.com Has references & discussion of dates for this family.
3. ↑ See: Sir William Morgan on Geni.com
4. ↑ See preceding Note.
5. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morgan_(of_Tredegar)
6. ↑ Will of Sir William Wynter of Lydney, Gloucestershire. 15 March 1589. PROB 11/73/383. Transcript by Nina Green, 2016. [1].
7. ↑ Will of Dame Mary Judd or Judde, Widow of Leyton, Essex. 19 Feb 1602. PROB 11/99/135. National Archives.

• Morgan Family: Welsh Roots

• Elford Family Genealogy on RootsWeb - Elizabeth Winter Lists 9 children with approx. birth years - all except for "never-married" Mary, will dated in 1687...
• William Morgan (of_Tredegar).

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