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.'
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Paternal Family Tree: Gerard
After 1617. Church of St John the Baptist, Ashley [Map]. Memorial to six Barons Gerard: Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard [aged 53], and Gilbert Gerard 2nd Baron Gerard, Dutton Gerard 3rd Baron Gerard [aged 3], Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard, Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard, Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard.
Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard: Around 1564 he was born to Gilbert Gerard and Anne Ratclyffe at Gerard's Bromley, Staffordshire. Before 1588 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard and Alice Rivet were married. In 1603 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard was created 1st Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. On 7th October 1617 Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard died at Ashley, Staffordshire. His son Gilbert succeeded 2nd Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard: On 17th July 1662 he was born to Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard and Jane Digby Baroness Gerard. On 28th December 1667 Charles Gerard 4th Baron Gerard died. His son Digby succeeded 5th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. After 3rd September 1678 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard and Elizabeth Gerard Baroness Gerard were married. She by marriage Baroness Gerard of Gerard's Bromley. She the daughter of Charles Gerard 1st Earl Macclesfield and Jeanne de Civelle Countess Macclesfield. They were third cousin once removed. On 8th November 1684 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard died. His second cousin once removed Charles succeeded 6th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Around 1659 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard was born to [his father] Richard Gerard of Hilderstone in Staffordshire.
On 11th March 1680 [his father] Richard Gerard of Hilderstone in Staffordshire died.
On 8th November 1684 Digby Gerard 5th Baron Gerard [aged 22] died. His second cousin once removed Charles [aged 25] succeeded 6th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
Before 21st April 1707 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard [aged 48] and Mary Webb Baroness Gerard were married.
On 21st April 1707 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard [aged 48] died. His brother Philip [aged 41] succeeded 7th Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley.
In September 1731 [his former wife] Mary Webb Baroness Gerard died.
In 1733 Charles Gerard 6th Baron Gerard without issue. Baron Gerard of Gerard's Bromley extinct.
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Gerard
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Gerard of Astley
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gilbert Gerard
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Holcroft
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Holcroft
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Gerard 1st Baron Gerard
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Radclyffe
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Ratclyffe
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Ratclyffe
GrandFather: John Gerard
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Rivet
Great x 1 Grandmother: Alice Rivet