Biography of David Owen 1459-1535
Paternal Family Tree: Tudor
Around 1430 [his father] Owen Tudor (age 30) and Catherine of Valois Queen Consort England (age 28) were married. She the daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France and Isabeau Wittelsbach Queen Consort France (age 60). He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Around 1459 David Owen was born illegitimately to Owen Tudor (age 59) at Pembroke Castle [Map].
On 02 Feb 1461 following the battle [his father] Owen Tudor (age 61) was beheaded in the Market Place, Hereford [Map]. He was buried thereafter in Greyfriars Church, Hereford in a tomb paid for by his son David Owen (age 2). Somewhat curious that his other son [his half-brother] Jasper Tudor 1st Duke Bedford (age 29) didn't contribute although the political situation may have made it difficult to do so.
Memorial to Owen Tudor (age 61) in the Market Place, Hereford [Map]. Somewhat incongruously between a toddlers merry-go-round and a baked potato stall on the day of our visit.
Before 1493 David Owen (age 34) and Mary Bohun (age 24) were married by which Owen came into possession of Cowdray House [Map] when Mary inherited it from her father John Bohun. He a great x 5 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Around 1493 [his daughter] Ann Owen was born to David Owen (age 34) and Mary Bohun (age 25) in Cowdray House [Map].
Around 1500 [his son] Henry Owen was born to David Owen (age 41) and Mary Bohun (age 32) in Cowdray House [Map].
Before 1515 [his son-in-law] Arthur Hopton (age 26) and [his daughter] Ann Owen (age 21) were married.
Around 1520 David Owen (age 61) began construction of Cowdray House [Map] on the site of the former manor house that he had inherited from his wife Mary Bohun.
Around 1535 David Owen (age 76) died. Possibly of the sweating sickness since letters of the time refer to sickness and plague. He was buried at St Mary's Church Easebourne Midhurst [Map]. Esses and Roses Collar.
Letters and Papers 1535. 27 Sep 1535. R. O. 450. Sir Thomas Audeley to Cromwell.
Has received his letter, with the books of Bath and Winchester for valuation of the spiritualities. Only 12 or 13 books have yet come to his hands. Wonders the Commissioners are so negligent. Has lain at Old Ford only for this cause these 14 or 15 days, and cannot proceed till all the books come in. Intends to write letters, in the names of Cromwell and himself, to the Commissioners of the shires where they lack. and send them with the writs of the prorogation of Parliament, and with the commissions and proclamations for wheat, which will all be ready tomorrow. Wishes to know the King's pleasure about proclamations for clothiers. Must ride to the burial of Sir David Owen, who has named him one of his executors. Wishes to know what Cromwell has done for London, Middlesex, and Surrey. Thanks him for moving the Queen (age 34) for her house, and desires him to thank her Highness for lending it to him. Would be glad to gratify Cromwell about the nomination of the under-sheriff of Middlesex, "and am right well content ye take your pleasure in it, praying you to consider that it is given me, and that of good congruence and reason ye cannot take it from me." You have done me much greater pleasures, and this is not for my own profit, but for my poor servant's, to whom I can give nothing. Remember, I moved you once for poor Dyne to have the controllership of the dispensations, "with poor £10 fee. Ye have his bill." Each of us must have a clerk, with 20 marks' fee, to make up books of benefices, as it will be a great business. I shall be near the Court when I go to Mr. Owen's burial, but dare not approach the King's presence till I know his pleasure. I have long wished to see his Grace, "but I have a little resorted to London, and some suitors of London daily have come to my house." Can never be rid of them. Sends humble recommendations to the King and Queen. Old Ford, Monday before Michaelmas Day.
Hol., pp. 2. Add.: Thomas Crumwell, Esq., Chief Secretary to the King's Highness. Endd.
Kings Wessex: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 9 Grand Son of Bleddyn ap Cynfyn King Gwynedd King Powys
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 13 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 8 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 11 Grand Son of Malcolm III King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 9 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 9 Grand Son of Louis "Fat" VI King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Goronwy ab Ednyfed Tudor
Great x 3 Grandfather: Tudur "Hen aka Elder" Tudor
Great x 2 Grandfather: Goronwy ap Tudur Hen Tudor
Great x 1 Grandfather: Tudur ap Goronwy Tudor
Great x 4 Grandfather: Iorwerth ap Madog Hendwr
Great x 3 Grandfather: Madog ab Iorwerth Hendwr
Great x 2 Grandmother: Gwerfyl verch Madog Hendwr
GrandFather: Maredudd Tudor 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Owain ap Meredudd
Great x 3 Grandfather: Llewelyn ap Owen
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas ap Llywelyn Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry of Bar III Count of Bar 5 x Great Grand Son of King William "Conqueror" I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor of Bar Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Plantagenet Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Marged verch Thomas 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Father: Owen Tudor 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
David Owen 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England