Prowell

About 1700-1705 James Prowell and wife Mary came to America and settled in the Welsh Tract of Chester County, Pennsylvania. I do not know what county in Wales they came from, or exactly who they came with. It has been said in our family that they came with the quakers, but I cannot find any record of this. How would the name Prowell be spelled in Welsh? Any information would be very gratefully appreicated.

given how long ago it was that your family moved from Wales, it is likely that the name is a derivation of Ap Rowell, meaning son of Rowell. This was used in the same way as "Stephen-son" or any other English name ending in "son". Price, for instance, comes from "Ap Rhys or Ap Rees". Many people who could not write had their names "Anglicised" - put into English!
Can't help you with the area, but I thought you might find the above interesting.
regards
Linda

Would you have any assistance that you can help me with. I just got to where James Prowell was born in Wales. Thank you for your anticipated Cooperation.

Ken Yinger