Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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Paternal Family Tree: Cadogan
Maternal Family Tree: Maria Skerritt 1702-1738
On 13th July 1836 [his father] Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 24) and [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 27) were married at Durham Cathedral [Map]. He the son of [his grandfather] George Cadogan 3rd Earl Cadogan (age 53). They were first cousins.
On 12th May 1840 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan was born to [his father] Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 28) and [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.
On 15th September 1864 [his grandfather] George Cadogan 3rd Earl Cadogan (age 81) died. His son [his father] Henry (age 52) succeeded 4th Earl Cadogan, 4th Viscount Chelsea, 6th Baron Cadogan. [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 55) by marriage Countess Cadogan.
On 16th January 1865 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 24) and Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 20) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 55) and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 48). He the son of Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 52) and Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 56).
The Times. 25th January 1865. MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE. The marriage of the Earl of Coventry (age 26) and [his sister-in-law] Lady Blanche Craven (age 22), third daughter of [his father-in-law] Earl Craven (age 55), was solemnized yesterday morning at St. George's Church, Hanover-square. The bridegroom and the friends of both families assembled at the church at 11 o'clock, and shortly afterwards were joined by the bride, accompanied by her [his mother-in-law] mother, the Countess Craven (age 48). The bride was received by her father at the church door, and, attended by eight bridesmaids, proceeded at once to the communion table, in front ot which a numerous company had assembled, including the Earl (age 65) and Countess of Clarendon (age 54) and Lady Emily Villiers (age 22), the Countess of Verulam (age 40) and Lady Harriet Grimston (age 20), Viscount (age 49) and Viscountess Folkestone (age 43) and Hon. Miss Bouverie, the Countess of Sefton (age 27) and Lady Cecilia Molyneux, Viscount Chelsea (age 24), and Lady Caroline Townley (age 27) and Miss Townley, [his brother-in-law] Viscount Uffington (age 23), Sir Henry (age 58) and Lady Sophia Des Voeux, Hon. Mr. and Mrs Coventry, Hon. Gerald (age 35) and Lady Maria Ponsonby (age 28), Mr. Oswald andl Miss Oswald, Dr. Quin, Mr. Cecil Boothby (age 51), Mr. James Oswald, Miss Talbot, Viscount (age 32) and Viscountess Grey de Wilton (age 28), Lady Evelyn Bruce (age 25), Hon. Mrs. Grimston and Miss Grimston, &c.
The Hon. and Rev. Edward Grimston (age 52), uncle of the bride, performed the religious rite. After the registration of the marriage the wedding party left the church, and procceded to the Earl and Countess Craven's mansion in Charles-street, Mayfair. At 2 o'clock the newly-wedded couple took their departure for Croome Court, the Earl of Coventry's seat, near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire [Map], there to pass the honeymoon. At Croome Pirton and Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, the marriage was celebrated yesterday by the tenantry and neighbours of the Earl of Coventry. The tenantry of the Crome Pirton and Severn Stoke estates, to ths number of about 100, dined together in two parties yesterday at Severn Stoke and High-green. At Pirton and Severn Stoke garlands of evergreens and flags were hung out over the roads, and at night a bonfire was lighted at High-green. The rejoicings have extended over all his Lordship's large estates in the southern portion of Worcestershire. The inhabitants of Worcester [Map] celebrated the marriage by hoisting flags from tile windows and streamers across the streets. The bells from the various churches rang merry peals all day.
On 24th January 1865 George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry and Blanche Craven Countess Coventry were married. She by marriage Countess Coventry. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven.
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In 1866 [his son] Albert Edward George Henry Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 25) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 21).
On 25th August 1866 [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 57) died. His son [his brother-in-law] George (age 25) succeeded 3rd Earl Craven in Yorkshire, 3rd Viscount Uffington, 9th Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire.
On 2nd January 1867 [his brother-in-law] George Grimston Craven 3rd Earl Craven (age 25) and Evelyn Laura Barrington Countess Craven (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess Craven in Yorkshire. He the son of [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and [his mother-in-law] Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 50). They were fifth cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 13th June 1868 [his son] Henry Arthur Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 28) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 23). He married 30th April 1892 Mildred Cecilia Sturt Lady Montagu, daughter of Henry Gerard Sturt 1st Baron Alington and Augusta Bingham Baroness Alington, and had issue.
On 28th May 1869 [his son] Gerald Oakley Cadogan 6th Earl Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 29) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 24).
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1871 [his daughter] Emily Julia Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 30) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 26).
In 1872 [his son] Lewin Edward Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 31) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 27).
On 11th February 1873 [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 64) died.
On 8th June 1873 [his father] Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 61) died at Woodrising, Norfolk. His son George (age 33) succeeded 5th Earl Cadogan, 5th Viscount Chelsea, 7th Baron Cadogan. [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 28) by marriage Countess Cadogan.
In 1874 [his daughter] Sophie Beatrix Mary Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 33) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 29). She married 29th June 1896 Samuel Scott 6th Baronet, son of Edward Scott 5th Baronet, and had issue.
In 1878 [his son] Albert Edward George Henry Cadogan (age 12) died.
In 1879 [his son] William George Sydney Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 38) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 34).
In 1880 [his son] Edward Cecil George Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 39) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 35).
On 7th March 1882 Thomas Grosvenor 2nd Earl Wilton (age 82) died. His son Arthur (age 49) succeeded 3rd Earl Wilton, 3rd Viscount Grey de Wilton. [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Charlotte Louisa Craven Countess Wilton (age 45) by marriage Countess Wilton.
On 7th December 1883 [his brother-in-law] George Grimston Craven 3rd Earl Craven (age 42) died. His son William (age 14) succeeded 4th Earl Craven in Yorkshire, 4th Viscount Uffington, 10th Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire.
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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In 1884 [his son] Alexander George Montagu Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 43) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 39).
On 14th September 1886 Arthur Vickris Pryor (age 40) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Charlotte Louisa Craven Countess Wilton (age 50) were married. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and [his mother-in-law] Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 70).
In 1891 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 50) was appointed 796th Knight of the Garter by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 71).
On 30th April 1892 Henry Arthur Cadogan (age 23) and Mildred Cecilia Sturt Lady Montagu (age 23) were married at The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity with Saint Jude, Sloane Street. He the son of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 51) and Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 47).
On 29th June 1896 [his son-in-law] Samuel Scott 6th Baronet (age 22) and Sophie Beatrix Mary Cadogan (age 22) were married at Holy Trinity Church in Chelsea. She the daughter of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 56) and Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 51).
Around 1900. Solomon Joseph Solomon (age 39). George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 59).
The London Gazette 27385. To be extra Aides-de-Camp to the Right Honourable G H., Earl Cadogan (age 61), K.G., Lieutenant-General and General Governor of Ireland. Dated 1st July, 1901:
Captain the Honourable A. W. de B. S. Foljambe (age 31), M.V.O., the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own).
Captain J. C. Brinton, D.S.O., 2nd Life Guards.
Major C. Heseltine, 7th Battalion the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
On 9th February 1907 [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 62) died.
On 2nd July 1908 [his son] Henry Arthur Cadogan (age 40) died of cancer at Temple House, Theobalds Park.
In 1909 [his daughter] Emily Julia Cadogan (age 38) died.
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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In 1914 [his son] William George Sydney Cadogan (age 35) was killed in action.
On 6th March 1915 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 74) died. His son Gerald (age 45) succeeded 6th Earl Cadogan, 6th Viscount Chelsea, 8th Baron Cadogan.
Kings Wessex: Great x 27 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 24 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 30 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 25 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 26 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 34 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 28 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 32 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cadogan 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Cadogan
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Cadogan 2nd Baron Cadogan
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hardress Waller
Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Waller
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Sloane Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan 
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Sloane
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hans Sloane 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sloane Baroness Cadogan
GrandFather: George Cadogan 3rd Earl Cadogan 18 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: General Charles Churchill 
14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Churchill Countess Cadogan 17 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Colonel Robert Walpole 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Walpole
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maria Skerritt
Father: Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan 19 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan 20 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Colley
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Colley aka Wesley 1st Baron Mornington
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ussher of Bridgefoot
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Ussher
Great x 1 Grandfather: Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sale
GrandFather: Reverend Gerald Valerian Wellesley
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hill
Great x 3 Grandfather: Michael Hill
Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Hill aka Hill-Trevor 1st Viscount Dungannon
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trevor 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Trevor
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Hill Countess Mornington
Mother: Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan 19 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cadogan
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Cadogan
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Cadogan 2nd Baron Cadogan
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hardress Waller
Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Waller
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Sloane Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Sloane
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hans Sloane 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sloane Baroness Cadogan
GrandMother: Emily Maud Cadogan 18 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: General Charles Churchill 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Churchill Countess Cadogan 17 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Colonel Robert Walpole
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Walpole
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maria Skerritt