Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Trewola Farm in Goran, Cornwall

My dad Lynn Trewolla when he went to Cornwall to visit and do research with his dad James A Trewolla.
 
 
From the Trewolla Binder put together by James A Trewolla







 
 

Visitation of Cornwall - Trewolla Surname

The Visitation of Cornwall County in 1620 . Thomas Trewolla, born about 1571 to John and Lettice nee Rashliegh, is the one who furnished the pedigree to the Visitor in 1620. He reported the 5 generations that he knew of . Thomas is the earliest family member on record to spell his name with double Ls. Trewolla vs Trewola. He was the principal heir of his fathers estate at "Trewola", and 8 of his children are mentioned as beneficiaries in their grandfather Johns will. These8 were living when the will was made in 1625. Thomas married Rachael Hallamore.
 
Thomas and Rachael's children:
1. John "of Trewola in Goran" born 1600 and was buried April 13th 1679 per Goran Parish Register.
2. William born 1605
3. Richard born 1606
4. Thomas Jr born 1607
5. George baptized Feb 21 1610 died before 1620 (not in the will)
6. Phillip born 1612
7. James born 1614 at Gwennap
8. Petronell named after her Aunt Petronell Hollamore
9. Agnis
10. Elizabeth
11. Ellen died August 1636 and buried at Gwennap
 
Thomas Trewolla and his son John 1600-1679 are buried in St Gorans Church. Graves are inside the church and are now hid by newer tile.


This brochure belonged to James A Trewolla who got in on his visit to Cornwall


back of postcard
Postcard


 


Map of Goran drawn by James A Trewolla