The family motto of my Powell ancestors was written on this piece of paper by my great grandfather, Walter Powell Jeffreys of Cynghordy. Fy Nhuw'n unig
Fy Nuw yn Unig = My God Only
This image is an old postcard of the Powell family home, Abersenny in Defynnog, Breconshire. It still looks much like this today.
The home below is Llanthew or Llanddew, near Brecon. It was the home of Walter Powell, attorney of Brecon, who died in 1824. In his Last Will he bequeathed the home and farm to his nephew, Captain David Powell Price, RN. In 2012 the house was undergoing major renovations.
Llanddew holds a commanding view of Brecon Beacons; below, Defynnog Parish Church
There is a large tomb along the pathway into Defynnog Parish Church which was completely covered in ivy when I visited, honoring Ann Powell, and her husband Walter Powell, the Brecon attorney who died in 1824
Also in the churchyard at Defynnog is the memorial tablet for my 5th great grandparents, David Powell and wife, Margaret (Morgan) Powell, of Abersenny and of Baylie, in Devynock Parish
Here lie the remains of Lewis & Elizabeth, son & dau of David Powell of Baylie in this Parish, Gent., by Margaret, his wife.
He died March 13, A 6 years, She died March 11, A 9 months - 1766
The said Margaret Powell died the 8th day of Nov 1785, Aged 58
Also of the said David Powell, died on the 11th day of April 1802 Aged 77 years
Another above ground tomb, this one to the memory of Howell Powell, youngest sone of the said David Powell, of Abersenny. Howell was the Rector of St Anthony's in the island of Montserrat. He died 27th of January 1811
Inside the church is a memorial to my 6th great grandparents, Howell and Sarah Powell of Baylie, in the parish of Defynnog/Devynock. He died in 1758 at age 78
