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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Paternal Family Tree: Luttrell
In 1713 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton was born to [his father] Henry Luttrell (age 58).
On 22nd October 1717 [his father] Henry Luttrell (age 62) was shot and killed whilst in his sedan chair at Blind Quay Dublin as he was proceeding from Lucas' Coffee House on Cork-hill to his house in Stafford Street Dublin. His murderers were unknown.
In 1737 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 24) and Judith Maria Lawes Countess Carhampton (age 17) were married.
Before 1743 [his son] Elizabeth Luttrell "Bad Lady Betty" was born to Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 29) and [his wife] Judith Maria Lawes Countess Carhampton (age 23) in Marylebone.
On 24th January 1743 [his daughter] Anne Luttrell Duchess Cumberland and Strathearn was born to Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 30) and [his wife] Judith Maria Lawes Countess Carhampton (age 23) at Marylebone. She married 1771 Henry Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland and Strathearn, son of Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales and Augusta Saxe Coburg Altenburg.
From 1751 to 1766 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 38) lived at Four Oaks Hall Four Oaks Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
In 1755 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 42) was elected MP Mitchell Cornwall.
In 1761 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 48) was elected MP Wigan.
In 1768 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 55) was elected MP Weobley.
On 13th October 1768 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 55) was created 1st Baron Irnham of Luttrellstown.
In 1771 [his son-in-law] Henry Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland and Strathearn (age 25) and [his daughter] Anne Luttrell Duchess Cumberland and Strathearn (age 27) were married. She by marriage Duchess Cumberland and Strathearn. She the daughter of Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 58) and [his wife] Judith Maria Lawes Countess Carhampton (age 51). He the son of Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales and Augusta Saxe Coburg Altenburg (age 51).
In 1774 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 61) was elected MP Stockbridge.
The London Gazette 12146. 23rd December 1780. Also like Letters Patent, containing His Majesty's Grants of the Dignity of a Viscount of the said Kingdom unto the following Noblemen, and their Heirs Male, by the Names, Stiles and Titles as undermentioned, viz.
James Baron Lifford, His Majesty's Chancellor of Ireland, Viscount Lifford, of Lifford, in the County of Donegall.
Otway Lord Desart, Viscount Desart, of Desert, in the County of Kilkenny.
John Baron Erne (age 49), Viscount Erne, of Crom Castle, in the County of Fermanagh. [Mary Caroline Hervey Countess Erne (age 27) by marriage Viscountess Erne of Crom Castle in County Fermanagh.]
Barry Lord Farnham, Viscount Farnham, of Farnham, in the County of Cavan.
Simon Lord Irnham (age 67), Viscount Carhampton, of Castlehaven, in the County of Cork.
Bernard Lord Bangor (age 61), Viscoount Bangor, of Castleward, in the County of Downe. [Ann Bligh Viscountess Bangor by marriage Viscountess Bangor of Castleward in County Downe.]
Penyston Lord Melbourne (age 35), Viscount Melbourne, of Kilmore, in the County of Cavan. [Elizabeth Milbanke Viscountess Melbourne (age 29) by marriage Viscountess Melbourne of Kilmore in County Cavan.]
James Lord Clifden (age 46), Viscount Clifden, of Gowran, in the County of Kilkenny.
John Lord Naas (age 80), Viscount Mayo, of Monecrouer.
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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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On 23rd June 1785 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 72) was created 1st Earl Carhampton.
On 14th January 1787 Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton (age 74) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 27 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Luttrell 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Luttrell 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Luttrell 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Simon Luttrell 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Jenico Preston 3rd Viscount Gormanston 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Preston 4th Viscount Gormanston 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Fitzgerald Viscountess Gormanston 
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Preston 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Thomas Luttrel of Luttrellstown 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Jenico Preston 3rd Viscount Gormanston
Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Preston 4th Viscount Gormanston 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Fitzgerald Viscountess Gormanston 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Jenico Preston 5th Viscount Gormanston 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Preston 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Father: Henry Luttrell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Simon Luttrell 1st Earl Carhampton 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England