Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Hungerford
Before 1595 [his uncle] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton (age 27) and Lucy Hungerford were married. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 15th June 1605 [his uncle] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton (age 37) and [his mother] Sarah Crouch (age 31) were married.
In 1608 Anthony Hungerford was born to [his uncle] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton (age 40) and [his mother] Sarah Crouch (age 34) at Black Bourton, Bampton.
On 12th May 1627 [his mother] Sarah Crouch (age 53) died.
On 27th June 1627 [his uncle] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton (age 59) died at Black Bourton, Bampton.
Before 1632 Anthony Hungerford (age 23) and Rachel Jones were married.
On 20th October 1632 [his son] Edward Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 24) and [his wife] Rachel Jones. He was baptised at St Mary the Virgin Church, Black Bourton. He married (1) before 1658 Jane Hele and had issue (2) 3rd February 1666 Jane Culme (3) July 1679 Jane Digby Baroness Gerard.
On 20th October 1632 [his daughter] Elizabeth Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 24) and [his wife] Rachel Jones.
Around 1635 [his daughter] Rachel Hungerford Viscountess Falkland was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 27) and [his wife] Rachel Jones at Black Bourton, Bampton. She married (1) 14th April 1653 Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland, son of Lucius Carey 2nd Viscount Falkland and Lettice Moryson Viscountess Falkland, and had issue (2) 1664 James Hayes and had issue.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Around 1635 [his daughter] Frances Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 27) and [his wife] Rachel Jones at Farleigh Hungerford Castle [Map]. She married 8th June 1653 William Wyndham 1st Baronet and had issue.
In 1638 [his son] Giles Hungerford died.
In April 1640 Anthony Hungerford (age 32) was elected MP Malmesbury during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 Anthony Hungerford (age 32) was elected MP Malmesbury during the Long Parliament.
Before 30th March 1641 [his daughter] Sarah Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 33) and [his wife] Rachel Jones. She married before 8th August 1664 John Carew 3rd Baronet, son of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet and Jane Rolle Lady Carew, and had issue.
In 1644 Anthony Hungerford (age 36) was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].
In 1646 [his daughter] Lucy Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 38) and [his wife] Rachel Jones.
Around 1649 [his daughter] Diana Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford (age 41) and [his wife] Rachel Jones. She married 30th May 1671 James Montagu and had issue.
On 14th April 1653 [his son-in-law] Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland (age 19) and [his daughter] Rachel Hungerford Viscountess Falkland (age 18) were married at Black Bourton, Bampton. She by marriage Viscountess Falkland.
On 8th June 1653 [his son-in-law] William Wyndham 1st Baronet (age 21) and [his daughter] Frances Hungerford (age 18) were married.
On 18th August 1657 Anthony Hungerford (age 49) died at Farleigh Hungerford Castle [Map]. He was buried at Hungerford Chapel, St Mary the Virgin Church, Black Bourton.
In January 1680 [his former wife] Rachel Jones died.
[his son] Giles Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his daughter] Margaret Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his daughter] Catherine Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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[his daughter] Mary Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his son] Anthony Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 23 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Hungerford 
9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hungerford 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Burnell 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hungerford 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hungerford 11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Blount 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Blount
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Blount 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Seymour 
10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Seymour 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Williams
GrandFather: Anthony Hungerford 12 x Great Grand Son of
Father: Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton 13 x Great Grand Son of
Anthony Hungerford 14 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Giles Crouch of Cornhill
Mother: Sarah Crouch