Today is Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. For this reason, and others, I have decided to reveal my latest finding in regards to the Rhys family. I suspect Rosamond Clifford is a Rhys, and very possibly related to Nest Rhys who was the alleged concubine of Henry I of England. They had children. This is key because Henry’s legitimate heir drowned in the White Ship disaster, thus, his daughter Maude was his heir. She married Geoffry de Anjou, who sired King Henry 11 who allegedly saw Rosamond when he went to war with the Rhys kings of Wales, and other Welsh royalty. He had to have her, and took her back to England.
Nest and Rosamond are considered the two most beautiful women of their time, or any age. The Plantagents are born here, and the War of the Roses which the Game of Thrones is based. One site I looked at claims that Henry Tudor VIII was a Rhys, and usurped the rightful heirs and appropriated the crown of Wales under the title “Prince of Wales” . He then launched the Protestant Revolt that was later rescued by William of Orange who married Mary Stuart who had no issue, thus, the Tudor-Windsors fell back on their Rhys roots which they covered up.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Windsor
http://www.ancientwalesstudies.org/id187.html
In looking at the genealogy of my grandfather, the author Royal Rosamond, was I alas able to arrive at the center of the Labyrinth I have explored for eighteen years. It had puzzled me why the Clifford and Toeni family did not brag about Fair Rosamond, or have one conversation about her that has survived in literary form. There is over a hundred and sixty poems, plays, musical productions, and paintings about Rosamond. She is kin to the Spencers via the Poyntz family, thus, here is the motive for the Windsor-Rhys family marrying the son of the Prince of Wales to Princess Diana Spencer.
Tomorrow morning I will begin my Biblical lessons, take up the gauntlet that was rested from Herbert Armstrong upon his death. Armstrong believed in British Israelism. The Orange Lodge believed there exist a descent from the Israeli tribe, the Zebulon. My kindred, Bennett Rosamond, was a grand master of the Orange Lodge in Canada. The badge of the Orange Lodge of Wales is seen above.
Fair Rosamond now comes forward as on of the most important and beautiful woman in the world. My novel ‘Capturing Beauty’ will reveal more of her profound history.
https://rosamondpress.com/2012/04/02/where-art-thou/
Jon Presco
President: Royal Rosamond Press
Copyright 2015
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_W._Armstrong
The Orange Order and British Israelism
Orange Order British Israelism teaching
The British Israelism thinking behind the Orange Order
The Royal Black Institution and British Israelism
British Israelism Exposed
True Israel
.
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/royal-family-celebrates-queen-elizabeth-iis-birthday-31741901
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpxbFxDt0Yk
The Rhys family shield is supported by the Tree of Life, which grows, flourishes, and nourishes the faithful in the middle of the Garden of God [Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22; Genesis 3:24; Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:2; Revelation 22:14; Revelation 22:19; and many others]. The Bible likens the just and holy person to the Tree of Life [Proverbs 3:18; Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4; and many others].
The red dragons rampant that flank the Tree of Life are emblems of the civic authority of the State of Wales and of its national “established” church, the Church of England. These dragons necessarily stand outside the Tree of Life which supports and protects the shield, and are prevented by the Tree of Life from directly touching the shield. The imagery speaks for itself. On one hand, it speaks of the long-standing (nearly a millennium) historical prerogatives of civil government which the Rhys family exercised before the reign of Henry Tudor VIII (himself a Rhys) usurped the rightful heirs and appropriated the crown of Wales under the title “Prince of Wales” — and launched the Protestant Revolt. On the other hand, it asserts that this mere human artifice of the Crown of England is incapable of suppressing the truth of the matter. For their public assertions against their kinsman, the Rhys family were forced by him to flee into involuntary exile from Wales under the pressures of heavy persecution and bloodshed. Settling in Holland (the van Rees family) and Germany (in the district of Reesdorf), various members finally also found their ways to the Colonies in America, especially Pennsylvania.
Rhys ap Gruffydd or ap Gruffudd (often anglicised to “Griffith”) (1132 – 28 April 1197) was the ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth in south Wales from 1155 to 1197. Today, he is commonly known as The Lord Rhys, in Welsh Yr Arglwydd Rhys, although this title may have not been used in his lifetime.[2] He usually used the title “Proprietary Prince of Deheubarth” or “Prince of South Wales”, but two documents have been discovered in which he uses the title “Prince of Wales” or “Prince of the Welsh“.[3] Rhys was one of the most successful and powerful Welsh princes, and, after the death of Owain Gwynedd of Gwynedd in 1170, the dominant power in Wales.
Rhys’s grandfather, Rhys ap Tewdwr, was king of Deheubarth, and was killed at Brecon in 1093 by Bernard de Neufmarché. Following his death, most of Deheubarth was taken over by the Normans. Rhys’s father, Gruffydd ap Rhys, eventually was able to become ruler of a small portion, and more territory was won back by Rhys’s older brothers after Gruffydd’s death. Rhys became ruler of Deheubarth in 1155. He was forced to submit to King Henry II of England in 1158. Henry invaded Deheubarth in 1163, stripped Rhys of all his lands and took him prisoner. A few weeks later he was released and given back a small part of his holdings. Rhys made an alliance with Owain Gwynedd and, after the failure of another invasion of Wales by Henry in 1165, was able to win back most of his lands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_ap_Gruffydd
https://archive.org/stream/genealogyreesef00reesgoog/genealogyreesef00reesgoog_djvu.txt
http://www.absoluterealtime.com/photos/Rees/
John L Reese
1930 United States Census
- First Name:
- John L
- Last Name:
- Reese
- Age:
- 62
- Estimated Birth Year:
- 1868
- Place of Birth:
- Wales
- State:
- Montana
- County:
- Ravalli
- City:
- Stevens
- Marital Status:
- Married
- Relationship to Head of Household:
- Head
- Father’s Place of Birth:
- Wales
- Mother’s Place of Birth:
- Wales
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- White
John L Reese | Head | M | 62 | Wales |
Louise E Reese | Wife | F | 56 | Ohio |
George B Reese | Son | M | 20 | Montana |
Anna W Roark | Niece | F | 25 | Montana |
Evan Lewis | Cousin | M | 28 | Wales |
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCM1-SMM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravalli,_Montana
https://books.google.com/books?id=tYg_AQAAMAAJ&pg=PR3&lpg=PR3&dq=Idwal:+And+Other+Portions+of+a+Poem;&source=bl&ots=eUPHmj6Eab&sig=VCoHe7t28FLh6uzWUzLy7evzp0o&hl=en&sa=X&ei=AMVzVePlDoug8QWj3YLACw&ved=0CCkQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=Idwal%3A%20And%20Other%20Portions%20of%20a%20Poem%3B&f=false
Stevensville is officially recognized as the first permanent settlement in the state of Montana. Forty-eight years before Montana became the nation’s 41st state, Stevensville was settled by Jesuit Missionaries at the request of the Bitter Root Salish Indians.
Through interactions with Iroquois Indians between 1812 and 1820, the Bitter Root Salish Indians learned about Christianity and Jesuit Missionaries (blackrobes) that worked with Indian tribes teaching about agriculture, medicine, and religion. Interest in these “blackrobes” grew among the Salish and, in 1831, four young Salish men were dispatched to St. Louis, Missouri to request a “blackrobe” to return with them to their homeland of present day Stevensville. The four Salish men were directed to the home and office of William Clark (of Lewis and Clark fame) to make their request. At that time Clark was in charge of administering the territory they called home. Through the perils of their trip two of the Indians died at the home of General Clark. The remaining two Salish men secured a visit with St. Louis Bishop Joseph Rosati who assured them that missionaries would be sent to the Bitter Root Valley when funds and missionaries were available in the future.
http://www.stevensville.househunt.com/homesforsale/Stevensville_MT/
Catharine lU'cse Sharp) was
horn X'^ovemher IS, 1780, and on Ai)ril 5, 1803, married John ^IcGuire, of ^[organton, X'^. C. They lived there until ahout 1840, when they followed their children to Batesville, Ark. There were nine children: 1, Evelina; 2, Elvira; 3, Harriet; 4, Wil- liam; 5, Elam; 6, Catharine; 7, Edwin; 8, Louisa; 9, Thomas. 1. Evelina, married a Mr. Hughes, and lived for a time in Morganton, N. C. ; afterwards moved to Batesville, Ark. Their eldest daughter was named Mary Hughes. Nothing further known.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_ap_Gruffydd
Rhys ap Gruffydd or ap Gruffudd (often anglicised to “Griffith”) (1132 – 28 April 1197) was the ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth in south Wales from 1155 to 1197. Today, he is commonly known as The Lord Rhys, in Welsh Yr Arglwydd Rhys, although this title may have not been used in his lifetime.[2] He usually used the title “Proprietary Prince of Deheubarth” or “Prince of South Wales”, but two documents have been discovered in which he uses the title “Prince of Wales” or “Prince of the Welsh“.[3] Rhys was one of the most successful and powerful Welsh princes, and, after the death of Owain Gwynedd of Gwynedd in 1170, the dominant power in Wales.
Rhys’s grandfather, Rhys ap Tewdwr, was king of Deheubarth, and was killed at Brecon in 1093 by Bernard de Neufmarché. Following his death, most of Deheubarth was taken over by the Normans. Rhys’s father, Gruffydd ap Rhys, eventually was able to become ruler of a small portion, and more territory was won back by Rhys’s older brothers after Gruffydd’s death. Rhys became ruler of Deheubarth in 1155. He was forced to submit to King Henry II of England in 1158. Henry invaded Deheubarth in 1163, stripped Rhys of all his lands and took him prisoner. A few weeks later he was released and given back a small part of his holdings. Rhys made an alliance with Owain Gwynedd and, after the failure of another invasion of Wales by Henry in 1165, was able to win back most of his lands.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_ap_Gruffydd
The death of King Henry I of England and the ensuing rivalry between Stephen and Matilda gave the Welsh the opportunity to rise against the Normans. A revolt spread through south Wales in 1136, and Gruffydd ap Rhys, aided by his two eldest sons, Anarawd and Cadell, defeated the Normans in a battle near Loughor, killing over five hundred. After driving Walter de Clifford out of Cantref Bychan, Gruffydd set off to Gwynedd to enlist the help of his father-in-law, Gruffudd ap Cynan.[8] In the absence of her husband, Gwenllian led an army against the Norman lordship of Cydweli (Kidwelly), taking along her two youngest sons, Morgan and Maelgwn. She was defeated and killed by an army commanded by Maurice de Londres of Oystermouth Castle. Morgan was also killed and Maelgwn captured.
According to Eyton, he succeeded to the estates of his uncles Walter and Drogo. These two brothers figure in Domesday as the possessors of lands in Herefordshire, Berkshire, and other counties. His father Richard seems to have died between 1115 and 1138, in which latter year we find ‘Walter de Cliffort’ signing a Gloucester charter. He reappears under the same name in 1155. He probably obtained the barony of Clifford, from his wife Margaret, asserted to be the daughter of Raoul II of Tosny, who in 1068 was lord of this fee. According to another theory, his mother Maud, wife of Richard FitzPonce, was the original holder of it. Towards the middle of Henry II‘s reign, he was possessed of the manors of Corfham, Culmington, &c. in Shropshire. He was a benefactor to several monasteries, e.g. Haughmond Abbey, Dore, and Godstow.[4]
Clifford’s name occurs in the Welsh annals as lord of the castle of Llandovery. He ravaged the lands of Rhys ap Gruffydd, who, finding his complaints to Henry II disregarded, surprised his castle (1157-9).
In 1163, he is said to have slain Einion ab Anarawd, son of Anarawd ap Gruffydd. In 1164, he is said to have slain Cadwgan, son of Maredudd. He was still living in 1187, and according to Eyton died in 1190. [4]
He was the son of Richard FitzPons and Matilda, who the sister of Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford.[4]
He is now best known for his daughter, Rosamund Clifford, with Margaret de Toeni, daughter of Ralph de Toeni.[5]
Walter and Margaret’s children were:[6]
- Walter II de Clifford
-
Gilbert
-
Richard
- Amicia, married Osbern fitz Hugh of Richards Castle
- Lucia, married Hugh de Say of Clun Castle
- Rosamund Clifford, known as “the fair Rosamund”, the mistress of King Henry II.[4]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_de_Clifford
The Rhys family shield is supported by the Tree of Life, which grows, flourishes, and nourishes the faithful in the middle of the Garden of God [Genesis 2:9; Genesis 3:22; Genesis 3:24; Revelation 2:7; Revelation 22:2; Revelation 22:14; Revelation 22:19; and many others]. The Bible likens the just and holy person to the Tree of Life [Proverbs 3:18; Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 13:12; Proverbs 15:4; and many others].
The red dragons rampant that flank the Tree of Life are emblems of the civic authority of the State of Wales and of its national “established” church, the Church of England. These dragons necessarily stand outside the Tree of Life which supports and protects the shield, and are prevented by the Tree of Life from directly touching the shield. The imagery speaks for itself. On one hand, it speaks of the long-standing (nearly a millennium) historical prerogatives of civil government which the Rhys family exercised before the reign of Henry Tudor VIII (himself a Rhys) usurped the rightful heirs and appropriated the crown of Wales under the title “Prince of Wales” — and launched the Protestant Revolt. On the other hand, it asserts that this mere human artifice of the Crown of England is incapable of suppressing the truth of the matter. For their public assertions against their kinsman, the Rhys family were forced by him to flee into involuntary exile from Wales under the pressures of heavy persecution and bloodshed. Settling in Holland (the van Rees family) and Germany (in the district of Reesdorf), various members finally also found their ways to the Colonies in America, especially Pennsylvania.
Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon) is the national flag of Wales, but has been officially recognised only since the 1950s. The white-over-green fields are the livery colours of the Tudors, the Welsh dynasty that once sat on the English throne. It was Henry Tudor VII (father of Henry VIII) who first displayed the red dragon of Cadwallader, from whom he claimed descent, on the Tudor colours of white and green, giving us the Welsh flag of today.
It is known that the “draco” standards of the Roman Second Legion’s cohorts (stationed in Britain and Wales from 44 A. D.) were adopted by the Britons, probably as a metal (possibly real gold) head with a windsock type of body made of silk. In the mouth was a whistling type device that would make sounds as it was waved with vigor. Supposedly used by King Arthur, and certainly used by the Wessex lords in the 700s, the emblem has been used by Britons right up to the present time.
Today the dragon is the most prominent Welsh symbol. It is an ancient symbol, already prominent across England and Wales in the years after the departure of the Romans. With the invasions of the Angles and Saxons, the ancient Britons and their dragon symbol were pushed back towards Wales.
http://www.geni.com/people/Nest-verch-Rhys-Princess-of-Wales-Concubine-13-of-Henry-I-of-England/6000000002931039490[ syll. roe–sia, ro-es-ia ] The baby girl name Roesia is pronounced as ROW-SZHAH †. Roesia’s origin is Latin. Roesia is a variant form of the English and French name Rose. Henry’s only legitimate son and heir, William Adelin, drowned in the White Ship disaster of 1120, throwing the royal succession into doubt. Henry took a second wife, Adeliza, in the hope of having another son, but their marriage was childless. In response to this, Henry declared his daughter, Matilda, as his heir and married her to Geoffrey of Anjou. Relationships between Henry and the couple became strained, and fighting broke out along the border with Anjou. Henry died on 1 December 1135 after a week of illness. Despite his plans for Matilda, the King was succeeded by his nephew, Stephen of Blois, resulting in a period of civil war known as the Anarchy.
Henry despatched Robert of Gloucester and Ranulf le Meschin to Normandy and then intervened himself in late 1123.[252] Henry began the process of besieging the rebel castles, before wintering in the Duchy.[253] In the spring, campaigning began again. Ranulf received intelligence that the rebels were returning to one of their bases at Vatteville, allowing him to ambush them en route at Rougemontiers; Waleran charged the royal forces, but his knights were cut down by Ranulf’s archers and the rebels were quickly overwhelmed.[254] Waleran was captured, but Amaury escaped.[254] Henry mopped up the remainder of the rebellion, blinding some of the rebel leaders – considered, at the time, a more merciful punishment than execution – and recovering the last rebel castles.
Rosamund Clifford (before 1150 – ca. 1176), often called “The Fair Rosamund” or the “Rose of the World”, was famed for her beauty and was a mistress of King Henry II of England, famous in English folklore. The legend of King Arthur is an enduring one, so popular that it has been shared for centuries. The earliest accounts are simple: A heroic king rescues his country. The story evolved over the centuries, and further elements such as Camelot, the Round Table, and Merlin were added in for flavor. Some versions of the legend state that Arthur did not truly die, but rather that he was put in an enchanted sleep– and it is said that he will return again in an hour of great need. For hundreds of years the Arthur story has been retold in its various forms, though even ancient historians considered it nothing more than a myth. But in the twelfth century, evidence surfaced that suggested that one of history’s most popular figures might have been more than a mere legend. In the year 1190, the monks of Glastonbury Abbey in England announced an incredible discovery. According to historical record, the monks began to experience dreams and visions about King Arthur around that time, which prompted them to consult with King Henry II (AD 1133-1189). Henry informed them of a long-kept secret of the royal family: Arthur’s remains were buried in the churchyard of St. Dunstan in Glastonbury. A search was soon commissioned. Upon excavating the indicated area, the searchers unearthed a massive oak trunk, buried sixteen feet deep just as Henry had described. Inside was a human skeleton which confirmed that they had discovered something special. It was absolutely gigantic. It appeared to be much taller than an average man, and the space between the eye sockets was as wide as the palm of a man’s hand. Apparently, this famous king was truly larger than life. This skeleton was not alone in its coffin. Alongside it was a second, lying next to a plait of blonde hair. The identities of the two remains were described on an archaic lead cross which was found nearby, inscribed with the Latin message “Hic jacet sepultus inclitus rex Arthurus in insula Avalonia,” meaning “Here lies interred the famous King Arthur on the Isle of Avalon.” All in all, this was exciting stuff. Men and women flocked to Glastonbury from the surrounding regions, and King Henry II interred the ancient bones. Glastonbury soon became wealthy from the offerings and alms given by those who made the pilgrimage, and few questioned the authenticity of the find. Indeed, a few decades earlier the contemporary historian Geoffrey of Monmouth had claimed that Glastonbury was built on the site of ancient Avalon. It turns out that Arthur’s grave was not the first historically significant discovery made by the monks of Glastonbury. In 1184, they had allegedly found the remains of St. Patrick. However, this claim failed to convince most people, since it was widely believed that St. Patrick had been buried in Ireland. Soon after this incident, the monks of the town had found the bones of famed Saint Dunstan. This discovery, too, was not widely believed. Though St. Dunstan had begun his career in Glastonbury, he ultimately relocated to Canterbury and had been buried there. It was several years later that the monks found the grave of King Arthur. The discovery was fortuitous, because the monastery was rumored to be in financial trouble. In 1184, the monastic building and church of Glastonbury had been razed to the ground in a fire, leaving the monks of the town in dire monetary straits. However, if an abbey were in possession of a sacred relic, then it would be assured revenue. People would visit from far and wide to see pieces of the cross, clothes and objects of the saints… and bones. King Arthur was not a religious figure, but as one of the foremost heroes in legendary history, his remains attracted a great deal of medieval tourists. While the circumstances of the discovery cast it in a suspicious light, the story was supported by King Henry II King Edward, who had succeeded Henry III and who had no need for money. But he may have had political motives in backing such a hoax; England was being ruled by Norman conquerors. The Saxons generally accepted these rulers, but those belonging to the Celtic fringes did not. Among those who revolted against the Norman invaders, it was widely believed that Arthur would one day return and fend off the invaders. With proof that the Celts’ savior was truly dead, Edward would secure a greater hold on his subjects. He interred the bones of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, symbolically aligning his reign with that of England’s most famous hero and putting the matter to rest. Taken all together, the evidence strongly suggests that the grave of King Arthur was just an elaborate hoax, designed to benefit several parties. Unfortunately the bones and the cross went missing centuries ago, so the evidence cannot be examined using modern techniques. But if they are ever rediscovered, even if they prove to be forgeries, these artifacts would be an interesting testament to the enduring legacy of political trickery and propaganda. Capturing Beauty Part One ‘Capturing Beauties Rose’ Jon Presco Copyright 2004 “Many men say that there is nothing in dreams but fables and lies, Thus begins the ‘Romaunt of the Rose’ by Chaucer, that ends thus… “The ending of the tale you see
Rosamund Clifford (before 1150 – ca. 1176), often called “The Fair Rosamund” or the “Rose of the World”, was famed for her beauty and was a mistress of King Henry II of England, famous in English folklore. GENEALOGY of the REESE FAMILY IN WALES AND AMERICA, From their Arrival in America BY .’^ Miss MARY ETREESE. Iff B^R RICHMOND, VA. : Whittet & Shepperson, Publishers and Printers. 1903. This edition published by This edition published by C^ r\r\a\o TUTTLE ANTIOUARIAM .BOOKS, INC. Digitized by ^^OOylL 28 South Main Street Digitized by C5 1 \ 2 ^.-0.. TO THE Signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence of North Carolina, May 20, 1775, THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED By the Writer. Digitized by ^ Digitized by Description of the Coat-of-Arms. This coat of arms is quartered, combining the North The upper right quarter : Blue, with silver cross and The upper left quarter : White, witii crimson chevron Cambrian history says: ”The Ravens rej(Hce when The lower right quarter: Sable, with crimson chev- Lower left quarter : Purple, with a white Talbot ram- The crest: A cubit arm vested, the hand grasping The two Latin mottoes: Spea mellaria aevi (”Hope Powell’s Cambrian History, and Robert Southey’s Digitized by ‘The thing that fimt moved me to take some paines “The Holy Writ encourages the search for an Ances- Digitized by PREFACE. There are manv reasons which have induced First, she has the antiquarian’s interest in clear- Again, a natural desire to learn more about her She does not hope to interest many others beside As imperfect as this work may prove to be, per- We have distinguished the different generations Digitized by 8 Preface. of the family by the letters of the alphabet, thus : The writer wishes to express her sincere thanks M. E. R. Digitized by GENEALOGY OF THE REESE FAMILY. CHAPTER I. MACAULAY says, “Wales was said to be “Its old Constitution was destroyed, and no good “A singular kind of government, something be- Digitized by 10 Genealogy op the Reese Family. “Our ancestors did, however, open their eyes to Digitized by CHAPTER II. I) EESE originally came from the Welsh Khys, Cambrian history of the tenth century says that Mervyn Ap Rhodri Mawr, King of Powys, who Digitized by 13 Genealogy of the Reese Family. the cathedral at Bangor, having reigned fifty-seven This monarch married Angharad, daughter of After an eventful reign of fifty-six years, this Digitized by GENEALOaY OF THE BeESE FaMILY. 13 married levan Ap Meridith, who owned the Castle Dafydd Rhys, son of Tewdor, King of South ”Jonet, daughter and heir of Morgan Jenkin “This pedigree is fully set forth by me, Tomas Rhys of Tewdwor, King of South Wales, mar- The coat-of-arms of Rhys was sculptured on the * See Burk’s Landed Oentry. Digitized by VnOOQlC 14 GEJfEALOGY OF THE ReESE Fa3IILT. Sir Griffith Rhys, knight, was beheaded by “The countrie people flocked in crowds to his He then marched northward, and joined the The History of the Royal Tribes of Wales says He was known as Lord Rhvs of Dinevwar, and * See PowelPs Camhrian History. * Woodward’s History of Wales. Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 15 Pedigree of the Montgomeryshire Families, se- In 1171 Rhys, Prince of Wales, made peace with King Henry gave Prince Rhys the appointment In 1175-6 Prince Rhys, by some master stroke The Hirlas horn, also called the Rhys horn, was Digitized by 16 Genealogy op the Reese Family. for drinking. Its size and color procured for it “First fill thou, cupbearer that bringest joy. The celebrated Welsh poet, Rhydderch, thus de- “More vellow was her head than the flower Her daughter. Princess Gladys, was said to have The twelfth centurj’ is noted, in the history of In Hearne’s Collection of Curiotis Discourses Digitized by Gexealogy op the Reese Family. 17 “Who can describe so great a hero, with his During the military expedition which Henry II. Digitized by 18 Genealogy of the Reese Family. measure weakened and destroyed, by you and other *See Hoar’s Oiraldua. Digitized by CHAPTER III. THE family of Rhys, descended from the south Sir David Rees was a lineal descendant of Lord Sir Thomas Rees, son of Sir David, of South Sir David Ap Rees, son of Sir Thomas, married Rev. David Ap Rees was pastor of a Presbyterian Welsh Pedigree of Rhys (Reese) is as follows, Digitized by 20 Genealogy of the Eeese Family. Welsh Pedigree of Rhys. 1. Rhodri Mawr, King of all Wales, 876, had 2. Cadell, Prince of South Wales, who had 3. Howell, d. d. a., King of all Wales, who had 4. Owen, Prince of South Wales, who had 5. Einion, eldest son k. v. p., who had 6. Tudor-Mawr, Prince of South Wales, who had ^ 7. Rhys Ap Tudor Mawr, Prince of South Wales, 8. Griffith Ap Rhys, Prince of South Wales, who 9. Rhys Ap Griffith, Chief Justice of South 10. Rhys Gryd, Lord of Yestradtywy, who had 11. Rhys Mechyllt, Lord of Llandovery Castles, 12. Rhys Vaughn, of Yestradtywy, who had 13. Rhys-Gloff, Lord of CymeydmsBn, who had 14. Madoc Ap Rhys, Prince of Pbwys, who had 15. Trahaim-Goch, of Llyn Graince and Peul- 16. David Goch, of PeuUech, who had 17. Evan Ap David-Goch, of Graince and Peul- 1. Conan, King of all Wales, had 2. Princess Essylt, who married Merefynfrych, 3. Rhodri-Mawr, King of all Wales, died A. D. Digitized by Genealogy op t^e Reese Family. 21 Meirig Ap Dynwal, son of Arthur Ap Seissyllt, 4. Cadell, Prince of South Wales, who married 5. Howell, d. d. a., King of all Wales, married 6. Owen, Prince of South Wales, married Lady 7. Einion, eldest son k. v. p., who married Lady 8. Tudor Mawr, Prince of South Wales, married 9. Rhys Ap Tudor Mawr, Prince of South Wales, 10. Griffith Ap Rhys, Prince of South Wales, 11. Rhys Ap Griffith, Prince of South Wales. 12. Rhys Gryd, Lord of Yestradtywy, who had by his wife. Lady Joan, daughter of Richard de Clare, fourth Earl of Hertford, one of the twenty- five Magna Charta barons, also of royal descent, and his wife. Lady Anicia, second daughter of Wil- Digitized by VjOOQ IC 22 Genealogy of the Reese Family. liam, second Earl of Gloucester, and his wife, a 13. Rhys Mechyllt, died 1242, Lord of Llan- 14. Rhys- Vaughn, of Yestradtywy, who married 15. Rhys-Gloff, Lord of Cymcydmaen, who mar- 16. Madoc Ap Rhys, who married Lady Tan- 17. Trahaim-Goch, of Llyn Grainiance and Pen- 18. David Goch, of Penlech, 1314, who married 19. levan Ap David-Goch, of Grainoc and Peul- Digitized by Genealogy op the Reese Family. 23 daughter of Einion Ap Celyimin, of Llwydiarth, 1. Rhys Ap Teudor the Great, Prince of South 2. Rhvs, Prince of South Wales, died 1136, had 3. Princess iN’esta, who married Gerald Fitz- Lord Rhys married Lady Elspeth, daughter of Digitized by 24 Genealogy of the Reese Family. Bees, married Mawd, daughter of Sir William de Sir David Ap Rees, son of Sir Thomas, married Digitized by CHAPTER IV. THIS family of Rees, on coming to America There were several brothers and two sisters, who Digitized by 26 Genealogy of the Reese Family. They rode double on a big bay horse called Chester, This is the only visit they ever made to North He was an elder of Sugar Creek Church, also in “One can but feel regret that the graves of Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 27 lieese, have no stones to mark them, and can- ”Men that represented this congregation in “Previous to the time of Rev. Mr. Balch David Reese was a signer of the famous Meck- In 1737, he married Susan Polk, granddaughter * Foote’s Sketches of North Carolina. Digitized by 28 Genealogy of the Reese Family. of Robert Polk, of Maryland. The Polks are of His son Robert was a true blue Presbyterian like Pollock, by this marriage, acquired the estate In 1689, Robert Pollock took ship at London- Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 29 his sons, and a homestead patented under the The Taskers and Bladens are descended from Magdalen Tasker was the great-granddaughter * Browning’s Americans of Royal Descent. Dwinn’s Vis- Digitized by 30 Genealogy of the Keese Family. Susan Polk Beese comes down through this line. Susan Polk, the wife of David Reese, was line- David Reese had in his possession many valuable ^History of Polk Family. Digitized by CHAPTER V. A 1. David Reese, the signer, as he was called, B 1. James Polk, bom 1739. B 2. Thomas, bom 1742. B 3. Catharine, bom 1744. B 4. David Tasker, bom 1746. B 5. Susan Polk, bom 1748. B 6. Charles GuUett, bom 1750. B 7. George, bom 1752. B 8. Mary Joanna, bom 1754. B 9. Solomon Trusten, bom 1757. B 10. Ruth Elizabeth, bom 1760. David Reese emigrated from Pennsylvania to “On the 20th of May, 1775, David Reese, Digitized by 32 Genealogy of the Reese Family. der, Charles Alexander, Zacheus Wilson, Sen., “There were six resolutions read and unani- This meeting was held in the Court-house, which * Martin’s History of Xorth Carolina. Digitized by VjOOQ IC Genealogy of the Reese Family. 33 In Charlotte was located the first educational David Reese, after educating his children, re- It is told by historians that this old court-house During the war of the Revolution this wall was Digitized by 3-1: Genealogy of the Beese FAaiiLT. It is said that during the Revolutionary War, “The last will and testament of David Reese, Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 35 executors nominated in said will, who came into court and qualified. “David Allison, “Frances McCaul, Guamashee, appears and “Wednesday, Court met according to adjourn- “In the name of God, Amen. I, David Digitized by 36 Genealogy of the Reese Family. plantation, as also an entry or claim to and for “She making no waste nor destruction Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 37 to my beloved wife during her life, 30 £8 to “To my daughter Euth I give and bequeath Digitized by 38 Gexealogy of the Reese Family. one feather bed and furniture, with two cows “Ini witness whereof I, the said David Beese, “David Beese. ‘James Campbell, ‘Thomas Campbell, Witnesses.” ‘ Copied from old records at Charlotte, N. C. (tr Digitized by Genealogy of the Eeese Family. 39 David Keese was a pious, exemplary man, and His house was the home of the preachers, and His son George used to say that his brother The old Eeese homestead near Charlotte, X. C, The floors were waxed, and the furniture, some Digitized by 40 Gexealogy of the Reese Family. pieces of which were brought from Wales, was pol- On the roadside stood the old sweep well, where In this old home ten children grew up. The Old Deeds. __ __ “”* A deed from Thomas Polk to Frances Moore for Grand Jury List. — Edward Giles, James Alex- Digitized by Genealogy of the Reese Family. 41 April Session, 1787. — ^A deed from David A deed from David Reese, Sr., to David Reese, B 1. James Polk Reese, eldest son of David C 1. Thomas Polk. C 2. Sidney Alexander. C 3. Esther Mackay. C 4. Margaret Tasker. C 5. Charles Trusten. James Polk Reese was a Revolutionarv soldier, James Polk Reese was one of the executors of Digitized by
|
Reblogged this on rosamondpress and commented:
I believe I have the true identity of Fair Rosamond. https://rosamondpress.com/2012/01/04/the-rose-monts-of-swan-castle/
https://rosamondpress.com/2015/01/11/floris-and-the-flower-maidens/