William of Worcester's Chronicle of England

William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.

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Biography of Edward Tyrrell 1551-1606

Paternal Family Tree: Tyrrell

Around 1551 Edward Tyrrell was born to [his father] George Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire (age 21) and [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu (age 29).

In or before 1571 [his step-father] William Markham (age 39) and [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu (age 48) were married.

On 16th May 1571 [his father] George Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire (age 41) died at Bruyn, Essex.

On 16th May 1571 [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu (age 49) died.

Before 26th February 1573 Edward Tyrrell (age 22) and Mary Lee were married.

On 26th February 1573 [his son] Edward Tyrrell 1st Baronet was born to Edward Tyrrell (age 22).

On 18th April 1579 [his wife] Mary Lee died.

After 18th April 1579 Edward Tyrrell (age 28) and Mary Aston were married.

In 1580 [his son] Timothy Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell (age 29) and [his wife] Mary Aston.

On 23rd June 1594 [his son] Thomas Tyrell was born to Edward Tyrrell (age 43) and [his wife] Mary Aston. He married before 8th March 1672 Bridget Harington, daughter of Edward Harington 2nd Baronet and Margaret Doyley.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

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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In 1595 Edward Tyrrell (age 44) was elected High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.

On 11th May 1603 Edward Tyrrell (age 52) was knighted at Charterhouse [Map].

Around 1604 [his daughter] Bridget Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell (age 53). She married 1626 William Saunderson.

In 1604 Edward Tyrrell (age 53) was elected MP Buckinghamshire which seat he held until his death on 29th January 1606.

On 20th March 1605 Edward Tyrrell (age 54) died.

[his son] Charles Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his daughter] Penelope Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his daughter] Mary Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his daughter] Philippa Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his son] Francis Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his father] George Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire and [his mother] Elizabeth Montagu were married.

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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[his son] Thomas Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his daughter] Theodosia Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his son] John Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his father] George Tyrrell of Thornton in Buckinghamshire and Margaret Atkins were married.

[his son] Cassandra Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his son] Henry Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.

[his daughter] Frances Tyrrell was born to Edward Tyrrell.