Descendants of Peter Cornock & Elizabeth Hire of St. Ishmael's

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

1.  PETER1 CORNOCK1 was born  in of Marloes, Pembs.2, and died Abt. 1754 in St. Ishmael's, Pembs..  He married ELIZABETH HIER3,4 9 July 1734 in St. Mary's, Haverfordwest, daughter of ??? HIER.  She was born  in of St. Ishmael's, Pembs5, and died Bet. 18 February - 29 March 1755 in of St. Ishmael's, Pembs..

 

Notes for PETER CORNOCK:

It is possible that Peter Cornock was related to the Morgan family who owned Great Hoaten as a Rowland Morgan was a trustee to Peter's will.  It is believed that one of Peter's daughters later resided at Great Hoaten and his great grandaughter, Margaret Rowe and her husband Thomas Davies certainly lived there in 1841.  Margaret and Thomas Davies's son was still farming at Great Hoaten in 1881.

 

HOATEN, St. Ishmaels

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"In the westerly sector of the parish, near the boundary with St. Brides, were the four messuages of Great-, Little-, Middle-Hoaten and Hoaten Hill, all marked on Colby's map of 1831.  The most important of these was Great Hoaten, home of the Morgan family in the 16th and 17th centuries.  Descended from the Carmarthenshire family of Morgan of Muddlecombe, Rhys Morgan Esq. married Thomazin, daughter and heiress of John Sutton of Haverfordwest, and had a son and heir, Henry Morgan described as 'of Hoaton' in 1577.  Henry is named in documents of 1592-97, 1609, and 1625.  He married Janet, daughter of Griffith Wyrriot of Orielton, and had five sons and three daughters.  His family bore arms.  Henry Morgan died in 1627 and he owned extensive properties in the parish.  The next reference to the family occurs in legal documents in 1650 and 1656 when John Morgan gent. dwelled at 'Hottowne' in St. Ishmael's parish.  It is not known whether Thomas Morgan of Great Hoaton in 1676 was a descendant; he died in 1715 and administration of his will was granted to his widow Dorothy.  His inventory shows a value of £502, among his possessions being a one-fourth share of a barque, and a part of three other boats."

 

(Source:  "Historic Houses of Pembrokeshire and their Families" by Major Francis Jones, 1996)

 

 

More About PETER CORNOCK:

Fact: Parish Registers for St. Ishmael's start in 1761

Occupation: 1754, Mariner6

Trustees: 1754, The Trustees to Peter Cornock's will were:  Rowland Morgans, John Allen & Philip Hire

Will proved: 4 June 1754, St. Ishmael's, Pembs.

Witnesses to Will: Mary Thomas & Mary Sturely

 

Notes for ELIZABETH HIER:

In her will Elizabeth mentions "Philip Hire my dearly beloved brother Cornelius Davis of Crabhall and John Allen of Bicton", but because there are no punctuation marks within the sentence it is not clear whether Elizabeth's brother was Philip Hier or Cornelius Davis.  But a marriage of Elizabeth Hire to Peter Corneck has been found at St. Mary's, Haverfordwest in 1734 so I now believe Elizabeth was Elizabeth Hire.

 

Elizabeth's three children were all minors when she died as Philip Hier, Cornelius Davis of Crabhall and John Allen of Bicton were named as their guardians in Elizabeth's will (1755).

 

Abstract of the Will of Elizabeth Cornock of St. Ishmael's, 1755.

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I Elizabeth Cornock of the parish of St. Ishmaels in the County of Pembroke widow being low in health but of sound mind and memory etc. etc.I order my body to be buried at ye diseretion of the within named Philip Hire my Dearly beloved Brother Cornelius Davis of Crabhall in this County and John Allen of Bicton in ye said parish of St. Ishmael's.  I give and bequeath all my money notes bonds and securities for money whatsoever and all my personal estate whatsoever to my three children Cornelius Cornock, Dinah Cornock and Martha Cornock to be equally divided among them share and share like to be paid them at their respective ages of one and twenty years old and do order and appoint that what is necessary for ye maintainance of education of my said children or any of them to be put out my said son to business or an apprenticeship shall be paid and allowed out of their siad fortunes and interest money shich may hereafter be due for or in respect of their fortunes.  Also I do appoint and make the said Philip Hire, Cornelius Davies and John Allen and their assigns and the survivors of survivor of them to be Guardians of my said children till they are one and twenty years old and like wise to be executors in trust of this my last will and testament for the benefit of my said children.  Dated this 18th day of February 1755.

 

Administration of the Goods, Chattles and Credit of Elizabeth Cornock late of the parish of St. Ishmael's, widow committed to Philip Hire, Cornelius Davis and John Allen on 29th March 1755.

 

Elizabeth Hier was probably a cousin to John Allen of Bicton.  William Allen (b.1624, d.1688) was married to a Sage Hier of Gelliswick.  He was also married to an Eleanor, Widow of Hyatt of Gelliswick - they may be one and the same person.

 

 

 

 

More About ELIZABETH HIER:

Fact 1: Guardians to Elizabeth's children were:  Philip Hire, Cornelius Davis of Crabhall  and John Allen of Bicton7

Fact 2: Elizabeth Hire was probably related (possibly a cousin) of John Allan of Bicton

Will dated: 18 February 17557

Will proved: 29 March 1755, At St. David's

Witnesses to Will: James Cornock and Elizabeth Morrice

 

Marriage Notes for PETER CORNOCK and ELIZABETH HIER:

 

Peter Cornock is shown as of the Parish of Marloes and Elizabeth Hire of the Parish of St. Ishmaels.  They were married by Licence.

 

More About PETER CORNOCK and ELIZABETH HIER:

Marriage: 9 July 1734, St. Mary's, Haverfordwest

       

Children of PETER CORNOCK and ELIZABETH HIER are:

2.                   i.    CORNELIUS2 CORNOCK, b. Bet. 1734 - 1755; d. Bef. 29 January 1770, Tenby.

                     ii.    DINAH CORNOCK8.

 

More About DINAH CORNOCK:

Fact 1: Mentioned in the Will dated 4 June 1754

Fact 2: 1754, A minor

 

                    iii.    MARTHA CORNOCK8, b. Abt. 1742.

 

More About MARTHA CORNOCK:

Fact 1: Mentioned in the Will dated 4 June 1754

Fact 2: Possibly the same Martha Cornock who was a witness at the marriage of Josh. Sturley and Anne Rees on 24/6/1781 at St. Ishmael's

Fact 3: 1754, A minor

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

2.  CORNELIUS2 CORNOCK (PETER1)8 was born Bet. 1734 - 1755, and died Bef. 29 January 1770 in Tenby.  He married ANN JONES 1766 in Tenby, Pembrokeshire.  She died Aft. 1770.

 

Notes for CORNELIUS CORNOCK:

 

One of Cornelius's sisters was a spinster and lived at Great Hoaten Farm (Anchor Hoaten).   (source:  Kathleen Crawley)

 

A house at St. Ishmael's called Muslick was left to Ann Cornock, widow of Cornelius in his will proved in 1770.

 

 

 

Details from the Hearth Tax for the name Cornock

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1670 Hearth Tax

Cornocke Robert . . Talbenny H .    

Cornocke James St Brides H 

Cornocke John PonchestonH  

Cornocke John St Brides H  

Cornocke John. . Manorbier H   

Cornocke Tho. .. Nolton P  

Cornockel John Poncheston H

H means thay paid tax

P means Pauper

 

Cornelius Cornock is probably connected to Robert Cornock of Talbenny, James Cornocke of St. Brides and John Cornock of St. Brides.

 

 

Abstract of the Will of Cornelius Cornock, 1770 of Tenby

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In the name of God Amen I Cornelius Cornock of the Parish of Tenby in the County of Pembroke being of sound memory and understanding  etc. etc.,  to be buried in the aforesaid parish church.  I give and bequeath to my Dear Beloved wife Anne all my stock in trade as also/one house of whatsoever land may appear belonging thereto known by the name of Muslick in the parish of St. Ishmael's in the county of Pembroke.  I give to my daughter Margaret fifty pounds to be paid to her when she arrives at the age of twenty two years.  the money to be paid and delivered by Anne my dear wife and executrix before mentioned and I do hereby nominate and appoint her the sole executrix of this my last will and testament etc. etc.  dated this thirteenth day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and sixty eight.

 

Administration of goods, chattles and personal state of Cornelius Cornock of the Parish of St. Mary's, Tenby  granted to his widow 29 January 1770.

 

 

More About CORNELIUS CORNOCK:

Burial: St. Mary's. Tenby9

Fact 1: Owned property in St. Ishmaels called Muslick (Musslewick)9

Fact 2: 1754, A minor

Occupation 1: Merchant of Tenby

Occupation 2: 1769, Mariner10

Will dated: 13 July 1768

Will proved: 29 January 177011

Witnesses to Will: Thos. Voyle and Lewis Eynon

 

Notes for ANN JONES:

Ann inherited Muslick from her husband in 1770.

 

Did Ann Cornock marry again?  There was a marriage in Tenby in 1772 for Ann Cornock and George Lock.  It is believed that Anne did, indeed, marry again.

 

More About CORNELIUS CORNOCK and ANN JONES:

Marriage: 1766, Tenby, Pembrokeshire

       

Children of CORNELIUS CORNOCK and ANN JONES are:

                      i.    MARGARET3 CORNOCK, b. Bef. 13 July 176812.

3.                  ii.    PATTY CORNOCK, b. Abt. 1769, Tenby; d. 1831, Gt. Hoaten, St. Ishmael's, Pembs.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

3.  PATTY3 CORNOCK (CORNELIUS2, PETER1) was born Abt. 1769 in Tenby, and died 1831 in Gt. Hoaten, St. Ishmael's, Pembs13.  She married REV. THOMAS ROWE 31 May 1795 in St. Florence, Pembrokeshire, son of THOMAS ESQ. and ANNE ELLIOT.  He was born 1768 in Penally Court, Penally, and died 18 June 1810.

 

Notes for PATTY CORNOCK:

 

After the death of her husband in 1810, Patty leased Penally Court Farm to William Waters of Knightson  as well as Penhallway at a rent of £400 annually.  Patty's daughter, Anne Elliot Rowe, married a William Waters but I cannot say if this was the same person who leased Penally Court Farm, but I feel sure they must be related.

 

More About PATTY CORNOCK:

Baptised: 7 June 1769, St. Mary, Tenby14

Burial: 3 August 1831, St. Ishmael's, Pembs.14

Fact: Apparently an only child15

 

Notes for REV. THOMAS ROWE:

Circa 14th century - Ruins of the Court House

Listed Grade 2 by CADW.

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'... the height of the surviving gable implies a building of considerable size.  'Some of the walls were supposed to have been 7ft. thick.  Sadly, little surves to give any cohesive impression of the size or dignity of this ancient Court House estate.  It had clearly been the core of the demesne.

 

A Court Leet was held there twice a year to deal with misdemeanors and disputes, at Easter and at Michaelmas.  The Lord of the Manor, Thomas Bowen, held the Court House and Buildings and the land belonging to that house which amounted to about 80 acres value at £4. 1. 2.

 

At the turn of the 17th century it became known as Penally Court Farm and valued at £10. 6. 0. to the next Lord of the manor, John Philipps of Picton.

 

1786 Land Tax reveals Thomas Rowe to be the occupier.  He died in 1791 aged 64, and his son the Reverend Thomas Rowe succeeded.  He married Ann Elliot, sister to Lettice Elliot who had married the Rev. John Voyle. 

 

After the death in 1820 of Reverend Thomas Rowe, his wife Margaret Cornock leased the farm to William Waters of Knightsonas well as Penhallway at a rent of £400 annually.

 

The Picton Castle Estate auctioned Penally Court at the Royal Gatehouse Hotel in Tenby in 1941; it was bought by Dr. Charles Mathias.

 

 

More About REV. THOMAS ROWE:

Baptised: 13 February 1768, Probably Penally16

Burial: 21 June 1810, St. Nicholas,  Penally17

Occupation 1: Bet. 7 August 1795 - June 1810, Rector of Yerbeston18

Occupation 2: 1796, Curate of St. Nicholas, Penally19

 

Marriage Notes for PATTY CORNOCK and REV. ROWE:

 

Margaret Cornock and Rev. Thomas Rowe were married by Licence at the parish church at St. Florence.  She was a spinster.  Witnesses to the marriage were George Lock and Martha? Davies.

 

More About REV. ROWE and PATTY CORNOCK:

Marriage: 31 May 1795, St. Florence, Pembrokeshire

Wittnesses: George Lock & Martha? Davies

       

Children of PATTY CORNOCK and REV. ROWE are:

                      i.    CORNELIUS CORNOCK4 ROWE20, b. Abt. 1796.

 

More About CORNELIUS CORNOCK ROWE:

Baptised: 8 April 1796, St. Nicholas,  Penally21

Fact: No more is known of Cornelius

 

                     ii.    ANNE ELLIOT ROWE, b. Abt. 1797; m. WILLIAM WATERS; b. 1798, of Knightson & Llanfihangel Abercowin, Carms.22; d. 1857.

 

More About ANNE ELLIOT ROWE:

Baptised: 29 September 1797, Probably Penally23

 

More About WILLIAM WATERS:

Baptised: May 1798

Burial: 9 February 1857

 

                    iii.    THOMAS ROWE, ESQ., b. Abt. 1799, of Houghton; d. 1829, Hoaten (Gt. Hoaten??)24.

 

More About THOMAS ROWE, ESQ.:

Baptised: 6 September 1799, St. Nicholas,  Penally25

Burial: 5 December 1829, St. Ishmael's, Pembs.

Fact1: 1829, Probably the same Thomas Rowe who was witness to the marriage of Margart Rowe and Thomas Davies at St. Ishmael's

Fact2: No more is known of Thomas

Occupation: Justice of the Peace26

 

                   iv.    DR. GEORGE ROWE M.D., b. 1800, Penally Court, Pembs.; d. Abt. 1879; m. FRANCES STOKES, 22 October 1836, St. Mary's, Haverfordwest; b. 1807.

 

More About DR. GEORGE ROWE M.D.:

Baptised: 15 October 1800, Penally26,27

Census: 1881, Occ. listed as Landed Proprietor & Surgeon28

Fact 1: 1810, George succeeded to Penally Court on the death of his father.

Fact 2: 1836, On his marriage, George is described as a 'gentleman' of St. Thomas, Haverfordwest

Occupation: A Surgeon  at Haverfordwest.

 

More About DR. M.D. and FRANCES STOKES:

Marriage: 22 October 1836, St. Mary's, Haverfordwest

 

                    v.    DINAH ROWE, b. 1802; m. RICHARD SUMMERS.

 

More About DINAH ROWE:

Baptised: 1 September 1802, St. Nicholas,  Penally29,30

 

                   vi.    BENJAMIN ROWE, b. 1803; d. 1803.

 

More About BENJAMIN ROWE:

Baptised: 2 November 1803, Probably Penally31

Burial: 18 December 1803, St. Nicholas,  Penally

Fact 1: Believed to be the unamed son buried on 18th Dec. 1803.  No more is known of Benjamin

Fact 2: Died an infant

 

                  vii.    MARTHA ROWE, b. Abt. 1805; d. 1806.

 

More About MARTHA ROWE:

Baptised: 15 January 1805, Penally31

Burial: 15 January 1805, St. Nicholas,  Penally32

Fact: Died an infant

 

                 viii.    WILLIAM ROWE, d. 1808, Penally.

 

More About WILLIAM ROWE:

Burial: 27 February 1808, St. Nicholas,  Penally

 

                    ix.    JOHN JONES ROWE, b. 1808, Penally; d. June 1810, Penally.

 

More About JOHN JONES ROWE:

Baptised: 11 May 1808, St. Nicholas,  Penally33

Burial: 1 July 1810, St. Nicholas,  Penally34

 

                     x.    MARGARET ROWE, b. 1809, Penally,  Pembs.35,36; d. 4 April 1868, "Bicton",  St. Ishmael's, Pembs37; m. THOMAS DAVIES, 27 August 1829, St. Ishmael's, Pembrokeshire38; b. 20 September 1809, Talbenny, Pembrokeshire39; d. Unknown.

 

Notes for MARGARET ROWE:

 

Margaret is buried at St. Ishmael's church in the parish of St. Ishmael's.  When I visited in 2001 the churchyard was very overgrown.  Just by pure luck I found Margarets tombstone propped up against a tree.  If you go over the little bridge which goes over the stream that passes quicte close to the church you will find Margaret's grave just over the bridge on the the right hand side.

 

Details from the 1841 Census PRO Ref HO107  Piece 1449  Book 11  Folio 5  Page3)

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Margret Davies, 30

John Davies, 9

Thomas Davies, 8

Ellen Davies, 7

Robert Davies, 5

Elizabeth Davies, 3

Emma Davies, 1

 

All born in county of Pembrokeshire

 

Details from the 1851 Census for Little Hall, Talbenny, Pembs.

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Margaret is shown as head of the household, married, aged 40, a Cottager born Penally, Pembs.  Also living at Little Hall were her sons Robert and Thomas Henry Davies and her daughters  Elizabeth, Frances and Martha.  Their father is not shown on the census at Little Hall.   (PRO Ref: HO107/2477 Folio 251 Page 3  Schedule 8)

 

More About MARGARET ROWE:

Baptised: 15 August 1809, St. Nicholas, Penally40

Burial: April 1868, St. Ishmael's, Pembs.

Census 1: 1841, Living at Great Hoaten Farm (Anchor Hoaten), St. Ishmaels.  Margaret's age is given as 30.

Census 2: 1851, Living at Little Hall, Talbenny.  Her age was shown as 40.

Census 3: 1861, Living at Little Haven  with her son Thomas Davies

Fact 1: Was literate

Fact 2: Inscription on her headstone states that she was late of Gt. Hoaten.41

Fact 3: Abt. 1849, Living at Giltons, Walwyn Castle

Fact 4: 1861, Census - Margaret is shown as a widow.

Fact 5: 1868, of Bicton, Sandy Haven - late of Gt. Hoaten42

Occupation: 1861, Retired Farmer43

 

Notes for THOMAS DAVIES:

 

Thomas was a farmer and farmed at Great Hoaten Farm, St. Ishmael's in the early 1840s  and also Giltons in the parish of Walwyn's Castle in the late 1840s.

 

The 1841 census shows Thomas as aged 30, a farmer living at Great Hoaten Farm, St. Ishmaels.  (Source:  HO107 Piece 1449  Book 11 Folio 5 Page 3).

 

Thomas is NOT shown as deceased on his daughter Martha's marriage certificate in 1861.

 

More About THOMAS DAVIES:

Baptised: 15 October 1809, Parish Church, Talbenny, Pembs.44

Census 1: 1841, Living at Great Hoaten Farm (Anchor Hoaten), St. Ishmaels.  Thomas's age is given as 30.

Census 2: 1851, Thomas is not shown on the 1851 census for Rhos - presumed dead by this date.

Fact 1: Possibly connected to Gilterns (Giltons), Walwyns Castle

Fact 2: Was literate

Fact 3: 22 August 1829, of St. Ishmael's parish45

Occupation: 1829, Farmer46,47

 

Marriage Notes for MARGARET ROWE and THOMAS DAVIES:

Margaret Rowe and Thomas Davies were married in th parish church of St. Ishmael's, Pembs.  They were both of the said parish and were married by Licence.  Both signed the register. They were both over 20 years old but under 21 thereby needing their parents consent to marriage.

 

Witnesses were:  Dinah (Kain?) amd Thomas Rowe (believed to be the same Thomas Rowe who was Margaret's brother of Houghton)

 

The Marriage Allegation/Bond states Margaret's mother to be 'Martha Rowe' - it is believed that this was an error, her name being Margaret.

 

More About THOMAS DAVIES and MARGARET ROWE:

Marriage: 27 August 1829, St. Ishmael's, Pembrokeshire48

 

                    xi.    BENJAMIN ROWE, b. 1810, Penally; d. 1810.

 

More About BENJAMIN ROWE:

Baptised: 18 January 1810, St. Nicholas,  Penally

Burial: 11 June 1810, St. Nicholas,  Penally

Fact: Died an infant

 

 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  NLW. Ref: SD/1754/136 - Will of Peter Cornock, of St. Ishmaels.

2.  Parish Register - marriage entry.

3.  NLW. Ref: SD/1754/136 - Will of Peter Cornock, of St. Ishmaels.

4.  NLW Ref: SD/1739/123 W - Will of Gilbert Davis of Crabhall, Marloes.

5.  Marriage Register for St. Mary's. Haverfordwest.

6.  NLW. Ref: SD/1754/136 - Will of Peter Cornock, of St. Ishmaels.

7.  NLW Ref: SD/1755/157 - Will of Elizabeth Cornock of St. Ishmael's.

8.  NLW. Ref: SD/1754/136 - Will of Peter Cornock, of St. Ishmaels.

9.  NLW Ref: SD/1770/208 W - Will of Cornelius Cornock of Tenby, dated 1768..

10.  Parish Register of the baptism of his daughter Patty.

11.  NLW Ref: SD/1770/208  - Will of Cornelius Cornock of Tenby, dated 1768..

12.  Will of Cornelius Cornock.

13.  Burial Register for St. Ishmael's.

14.  Parish Register.

15.  NLW Ref: SD/1770/208  - Will of Cornelius Cornock of Tenby, dated 1768..

16.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

17.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

18.  Historical Society of West Vales - Vol. 4.

19.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

20.  Rowe of Penally.FTW, Date of Import: 14 Sep 2000.

21.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

22.  Jonathan Pike [jonathanpike@hotmail.com] - Pedigree of Rowes of Jeffreston & Penally Court.

23.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

24.  Burial Register for St. Ishmael's.

25.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

26.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

27.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

28.  1881 Census.

29.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

30.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

31.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

32.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

33.  Elliot/Rowe/Hood/Phillips FamilyTree.

34.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

35.  This date was taken from the gravestone of Margaret in St. Ishmael's church..

36.  1861 Census.

37.  Insciption on her tombstone in St. Ishmael's churchyard..

38.  St. Ishmael's Parish Register.

39.  Talbenny Parish Register.

40.  Parish Register of St. Nicholas, Penally.

41.  Headstone in St. Ishmael's churchyard.

42.  Burial Register for St. Ishmael's.

43.  1861 Census.

44.  Parish Register.

45.  Marriage Licence of Thomas Davies and Margaret Rowe.

46.  Marriage Certificate of Martha Davies.

47.  Marriage Licence of Thomas Davies and Margaret Rowe 22/8/1829.

48.  St. Ishmael's Parish Register.