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The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall describes the reigns of Kings Henry II, Richard I, John and Henry III, providing a wealth of information about their lives and the events of the time. Ralph's work is detailed, comprehensive and objective. We have augmented Ralph's text with extracts from other contemporary chroniclers to enrich the reader's experience. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Paternal Family Tree: Archer
On 21st September 1581 Simon Archer was born.
Before 1619 Simon Archer (age 37) and Anne Ferrers were married.
Before 14th January 1619 [his son] Thomas Archer was born to Simon Archer (age 37) and [his wife] Anne Ferrers. On 14th January 1619 Thomas Archer was baptised.
On 12th August 1624 Simon Archer (age 42) was knighted at Warwick Castle [Map].
In 1626 Simon Archer (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Warwickshire.
In April 1640 Simon Archer (age 58) was elected MP Tamworth during the Short Parliament.
Before 1650 [his son] Thomas Archer (age 30) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Leigh (age 16) were married.
In 1654 Simon Archer (age 72) purchased at Lord Leycester Hotel, Jury Street, Warwick.
Before 4th June 1662 Simon Archer (age 80) died.
[his son] John Archer was born to Simon Archer and Anne Ferrers.
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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
[his daughter] Anne Archer was born to Simon Archer and Anne Ferrers.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Archer was born to Simon Archer and Anne Ferrers.
[his daughter] Penelope Archer was born to Simon Archer and Anne Ferrers.