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: Fletcher
In or before 1633 [his father] Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Catherine Dalston were married.
Around 1633 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet (age 33) and [his mother] Catherine Dalston.
In 1641 [his father] Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet (age 41) was created 1st Baronet Fletcher of Hutton le Forest in Cumberland.
On 24th September 1645 [his father] Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet (age 45) died. His son George (age 12) succeeded 2nd Baronet Fletcher of Hutton le Forest in Cumberland.
On 27th February 1654 or 27th February 1655 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 21) and Alice Hare were married. They had a son and three daughters.
In 1658 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 25) was elected MP Cumberland which seat he held until 1679.
In 1658 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 25) was appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland.
In April 1661 [his son] Henry Fletcher 3rd Baronet was born to George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 28) and [his wife] Alice Hare.
Before 1665 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 31) and Mary Johnstone Lady Fletcher were married. They had two sons and two daughters.
Around 1666 [his son] George Fletcher was born to George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 33) and [his wife] Mary Johnstone Lady Fletcher.
In 1680 [his son-in-law] Lionel Vane (age 33) and [his daughter] Catherine Fletcher were married.
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 1680 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 47) was appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland.
In 1681 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 48) was elected MP Cumberland which seat he held until 1685.
In 1689 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Cumberland which seat he held until his death in 1700.
On 23rd July 1700 George Fletcher 2nd Baronet (age 67) died. His son Henry (age 39) succeeded 3rd Baronet Fletcher of Hutton le Forest in Cumberland.
[his daughter] Catherine Fletcher was born to George Fletcher 2nd Baronet and Alice Hare. She married 1680 Lionel Vane and had issue.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Fletcher
GrandFather: Richard Fletcher
Father: Henry Fletcher 1st Baronet
GrandFather: George Dalston
Mother: Catherine Dalston