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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of Captain Allen Apsley 1616-1683

Maternal Family Tree: Anne Pakenham 1485-1544

On 23rd October 1615 [his father] Allen Apsley (age 48) and [his mother] Lucy St John (age 22) were married at St Ann Blackfriars Church. The difference in their ages was 26 years.

In 1616 Captain Allen Apsley was born to Allen Apsley (age 49) and Lucy St John (age 23).

On 24th May 1630 [his father] Allen Apsley (age 63) died.

John Evelyn's Diary. 31st May 1641. Now, according to the compliment, I was received a volunteer in the company of Captain Apsley (age 25), of whose Captain-lieutenant, Honywood, (Apsley being absent,) T received many civilities.

In 1645 Captain Allen Apsley (age 29) and Frances Petre were married.

Around 1655 [his daughter] Frances Apsley was born to Captain Allen Apsley (age 39) and [his wife] Frances Petre.

On 11th October 1658 [his mother] Lucy St John (age 65) died.

1663 Battle of Ameixial

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 4th July 1663. So to St. James's by water with Sir J. Minnes (age 64) and Sir W. Batten (age 62), I giving occasion to a wager about the tide, that it did flow through bridge, by which Sir W. Batten won 5s. of Sir J. Minnes. At St. James's we staid while the Duke (age 29) made himself ready. Among other things Sir Allen Apsley (age 47) showed the Duke the Lisbon Gazette in Spanish, where the late victory is set down particularly, and to the great honour of the English beyond measure. They have since taken back Evora, which was lost to the Spaniards, the English making the assault, and lost not more than three men. Here I learnt that the English foot are highly esteemed all over the world, but the horse not so much, which yet we count among ourselves the best; but they abroad have had no great knowledge of our horse, it seems.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 14th March 1666. Thence to walk all alone in the fields behind Grayes Inne, making an end of reading over my dear "Faber fortunae", of my Lord Bacon's, and thence, it growing dark, took two or three wanton turns about the idle places and lanes about Drury Lane, but to no satisfaction, but a great fear of the plague among them, and so anon I walked by invitation to Mrs. Pierce's, where I find much good company, that is to say, Mrs. Pierce, my wife, Mrs. Worshipp and her daughter, and Harris (age 32) the player, and Knipp, and Mercer, and Mrs. Barbary Sheldon, who is come this day to spend a weeke with my wife; and here with musique we danced, and sung and supped, and then to sing and dance till past one in the morning; and much mirthe with Sir Anthony Apsley (age 50) and one Colonell Sidney (age 40), who lodge in the house; and above all, they are mightily taken with Mrs. Knipp. Hence weary and sleepy we broke up, and I and my company homeward by coach and to bed.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 19th December 1666. I sat long talking with them; and, among other things, Sir R. Ford (age 52) did make me understand how the House of Commons is a beast not to be understood, it being impossible to know beforehand the success almost of any small plain thing, there being so many to think and speak to any business, and they of so uncertain minds and interests and passions. He did tell me, and so did Sir W. Batten (age 65), how Sir Allen Brodericke (age 43) and Sir Allen Apsly (age 50) did come drunk the other day into the House, and did both speak for half an hour together, and could not be either laughed, or pulled, or bid to sit down and hold their peace, to the great contempt of the King's servants and cause; which I am grieved at with all my heart. We were full in discourse of the sad state of our times, and the horrid shame brought on the King's service by the just clamours of the poor seamen, and that we must be undone in a little time.

Samuel Pepys' Diary. 22nd August 1667. Returning to the office, did ask whether we might visit Commissioner Pett (age 57), to which, I confess, I have no great mind; and it was answered that he was close prisoner, and we could not; but the Lieutenant of the Tower would send for him to his lodgings, if we would: so we put it off to another time. Returned to the office, where we sat all the morning, and at noon to Captain Cocke's (age 50) to dinner; where Lord Bruncker (age 47) and his Lady, Matt. Wren (age 38), and Bulteale, and Sir Allen Apsly (age 51); the last of whom did make good sport, he being already fallen under the retrenchments of the new Committee, as he is Master Falconer1 which makes him mad, and swears that we are doing that the Parliament would have done-that is, that we are now endeavouring to destroy one another. But it was well observed by some at the table, that they do not think this retrenching of the King's charge will be so acceptable to the Parliament, they having given the King (age 37) a revenue of so many £100,000's a-year more than his predecessors had, that he might live in pomp, like a king.

Note 1. The post of Master Falconer was afterwards granted to Charles's son by Nell Gwyn (age 17), and it is still held by the Duke of St. Albans, as an hereditary office. B.

Before 17th September 1672 [his son-in-law] William Wentworth of Northgatehead (age 45) and [his daughter] Isabella Apsley were married.

In June 1682 [his son-in-law] Benjamin Bathurst (age 43) and [his daughter] Frances Apsley (age 27) were married.

In 1683 Captain Allen Apsley (age 67) died.

In 1698 [his former wife] Frances Petre died.

[his son] Peter Apsley was born to Captain Allen Apsley and Frances Petre.

All About History Books

The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

[his father] Allen Apsley and Anne Carew were married.

[his daughter] Isabella Apsley was born to Captain Allen Apsley and Frances Petre.

Royal Ancestors of Captain Allen Apsley 1616-1683

Kings Wessex: Great x 18 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 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Captain Allen Apsley 1616-1683

GrandFather: John Apsley

Father: Allen Apsley

Captain Allen Apsley 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Oliver St John 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John St John 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Scrope 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John St John 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Iwardby

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Iwardby

Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas St John 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Carew 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Carew 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Hoo 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Carew 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Oxenbridge

Great x 3 Grandmother: Malyn Oxenbridge

GrandFather: John St John 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Blount 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Blount of Iver in Buckinghamshire 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Blount of Mapledurham in Oxfordshire 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Blount 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Mother: Lucy St John 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Hungerford 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Hungerford 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Bulstrode

Great x 2 Grandfather: Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford Heytesbury 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Zouche 7th Baron Zouche Harringworth 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Zouche 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Dynham Baroness Zouche Harringworth 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Hungerford 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Danvers

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Danvers

Great x 2 Grandmother: Susan Danvers

GrandMother: Lucy Hungerford 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Dormer of Wing

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Dormer

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Dormer

Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brandon

Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Sidney

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham