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: Godolphin
On 25th December 1605 Francis Godolphin was born to [his father] William Godolphin (age 38).
In 1608 [his father] William Godolphin (age 41) was appointed Governor of the Scilly Isles.
In 1613 [his father] William Godolphin (age 46) died.
In 1625 Francis Godolphin (age 19) was elected MP Helston.
In 1633 Cornelius Janssens aka Johnson (age 39). Portrait of Francis Godolphin (age 27).
In 1638 Francis Godolphin (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Cornwall.
Before 1640 Francis Godolphin (age 34) and Dorothy Berkeley (age 37) were married. They were second cousin once removed.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Around 1640 [his son] William Godolphin 1st Baronet was born to Francis Godolphin (age 34) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 38).
In November 1640 Francis Godolphin (age 34) was elected MP Hereford during the Long Parliament.
In or before 1642 [his daughter] Elizabeth Godolphin Baroness Northcote was born to Francis Godolphin (age 36) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 39). She married before 1688 Arthur Northcote 2nd Baronet, son of John Northcote 1st Baronet and Grace Halswell, and had issue.
In 1643 [his daughter] Jael Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin (age 37) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 41). She married in or before 1675 Edward Boscawen and had issue.
In 1643 [his daughter] Ursula Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin (age 37) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 41).
On 15th June 1645 [his son] Sidney Godolphin 1st Earl Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin (age 39) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 43). He married 16th May 1675 Margaret Blagge and had issue.
On 15th August 1648 [his son] Henry Godolphin was born to Francis Godolphin (age 42) and [his wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 46) at Godolphin House, Helston. He married before 1706 his second cousin once removed Mary Godolphin and had issue.
On 25th April 1660...
Thomas Thynne (age 50) was elected MP Hindon.
Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland (age 26) was elected MP Oxfordshire.
Henry Cavendish 2nd Duke Newcastle upon Tyne (age 29) was elected MP Derbyshire.
John Glynne (age 58) was elected MP Caernarfonshire.
William Glynne 1st Baronet (age 22) was elected MP Caernarfon.
Francis Godolphin (age 54) was elected MP Heytesbury.
Richard Jennings (age 41) was elected MP St Albans.
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On 23rd April 1661 King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland (age 30) was crowned II King England Scotland and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map].
John Bennet 1st Baron Ossulston (age 44), Francis Fane (age 23) and Edward Hungerford (age 28) was appointed Knight of the Bath.
Francis Godolphin (age 55) was knighted.
Josceline Percy 11th Earl of Northumberland (age 16) attended.
James Howard 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 42) was appointed Earl Marshal.
On 22nd March 1667 Francis Godolphin (age 61) died.
On 23rd November 1668 [his former wife] Dorothy Berkeley (age 66) died.
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Godolphin 
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Godolphin
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Godolphin
GrandFather: Francis Godolphin
Father: William Godolphin
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Killigrew 
GrandMother: Margaret Killigrew