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: Chetwynd
Before 1678 [his father] John Chetwynd of Boughton (age 34) and [his mother] Lucy Roane were married.
On 3rd June 1678 Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd was born to [his father] John Chetwynd of Boughton (age 35) and [his mother] Lucy Roane.
On 21st March 1693 Walter Chetwynd (age 60) died of smallpox. He was buried at St Mary the Virgin Church, Ingestre [Map]. [his father] John Chetwynd of Boughton (age 50) inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.
On 9th December 1702 [his father] John Chetwynd of Boughton (age 59) died. Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd (age 24) inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.
On 27th May 1703 Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd (age 24) and Mary Berkeley Viscountess Chetwynd (age 32) were married at St Martin in the Fields Church [Map].
Before 25th July 1716 [his brother] John Chetwynd 2nd Viscount Chetwynd (age 34) and [his sister-in-law] Esther Kent Viscountess Chetwynd (age 16) were married.
In 1717 Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd (age 38) was created 1st Viscount Chetwynd of Bearhaven in Kerry. [his wife] Mary Berkeley Viscountess Chetwynd (age 46) by marriage Viscountess Chetwynd of Bearhaven in Kerry.
Calendar of Treasury Warrants 1718 Sep. 4th September 1718. Letter of direction for 13,727l. 1s. 6d. to Walter Chetwynd (age 40) on the unsatisfied order in his name as Paymaster of the King's private annuities and bounties: and is to be applied by him to clear the sums due and in arrear on the said annual bounties at or at any time before Lady day 1718. Disposition Book XXIV, p. 146.
Christopher Tilson (in the absence of the Treasury Secretaries) to the Customs Commissioners. My Lords direct that Benjamin Bucknall be permitted to attend as a tidesurveyor and that his suspension be immediately taken off. Out Letters (General) XXII, p. 347.
On 21st February 1736 Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd (age 57) died. His brother [his brother] John (age 54) succeeded 2nd Viscount Chetwynd of Bearhaven in Kerry, and inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.[his sister-in-law] Esther Kent Viscountess Chetwynd (age 36) by marriage Viscountess Chetwynd of Bearhaven in Kerry.
After 21st February 1736. St Mary the Virgin Church, Ingestre [Map]. Monument, left side, to Walter Chetwynd.
Monument, left middle, to Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd (deceased) and his wife [his former wife] Mary Berkeley Viscountess Chetwynd (age 65).
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 3rd June 1741 [his former wife] Mary Berkeley Viscountess Chetwynd (age 70) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 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 23 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 England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Chetwynd
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cheywynd
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Egerton 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Chetwynd 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ferrers 
8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Harpur 
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Chetwynd 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: John Chetwynd of Rudge 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Father: John Chetwynd of Boughton 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Broughton of Whittington 
GrandMother: Susannah Broughton
Walter Chetwynd 1st Viscount Chetwynd 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Robert Roane of Tullesworth in Chaldon in Surrey
Mother: Lucy Roane