The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Around 1561 Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet was born to Anthony Ashley of Damerham [aged 19]. His date of birth is unclear. Some sources indicate 1551 which would make his father aged ten. His father's date of birth is top the day so 1551 adjusted to 1561.
In or before 1588 Thomas Cockayne [aged 36] and [his future wife] Jane Okeover [aged 13] were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years.
Around 1592 Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet [aged 31] and Jane Okeover [aged 18] were married.
On 13th June 1596 Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex [aged 30] departed from Plymouth, Devon [Map] with a fleet of 150 English and Dutch ships divided into four squads with 6,360 private soldiers, 1,000 English volunteers, and 6,772 sailors.
Charles Howard 1st Earl Nottingham [aged 60] was admiral in command. Robert Devereux 2nd Earl Essex commanded the land forces. Edward Conway 1st Viscount Conway [aged 32] commanded a foot Regiment.
Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk [aged 34], Walter Raleigh [aged 42], Francis de Vere [aged 35] each commanded a squadron.
Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet [aged 35] represented Queen Elizabeth [aged 62].
Toby Caulfeild 1st Baron Caulfeild [aged 30] was present.
In 1620 [his wife] Jane Okeover [aged 46] died of smallpox. The year also reported as 1622 when her former husband remarried and 1628.
In 1622 Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet [aged 61] and Lady Philippa Sheldon [aged 19] were married. She by marriage Lady Ashley of Wimborne St Giles in Dorset. The difference in their ages was 42 years.
On 3rd July 1622 Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet [aged 61] was created 1st Baronet Ashley of Wimborne St Giles in Dorset.
After January 1628 Carew Raleigh [aged 23] and [his wife] Lady Philippa Sheldon [aged 25] were married.
On 13th January 1628 Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet [aged 67] died. He was buried at Wimborne St Giles Church. Baronet Ashley of Wimborne St Giles in Dorset extinct.
[his daughter] Anne Ashley Lady Cooper was born to Anthony Ashley 1st Baronet and Jane Okeover. She married before 20th July 1628 John Cooper 1st Baronet and had issue.