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: Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria
Before 1610 [his father] William Lawson and [his mother] Judith Bewley were married.
Around 1610 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet was born to [his father] William Lawson and [his mother] Judith Bewley.
On 21st November 1628 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 18) matriculated Queen's College, Oxford University.
Before 1635 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 24) and Jane Musgrave (age 19) were married.
Around 1636 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson was born to Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 26) and [his wife] Jane Musgrave (age 21). He married in or before 1675 Sarah James and had issue.
On 28th February 1641 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 31) was knigted by King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland (age 40).
In 1659 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Cumberland. He was re-elected in 1660.
In 1661 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Cockermouth.
In or before 1675 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson (age 38) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah James were married.
On 8th June 1677 [his wife] Jane Musgrave (age 62) died.
Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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After 1679 [his son] Wilfrid Lawson (deceased) died.
On 31st March 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) was created 1st Baronet Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria at a cost of around £2000.
Before 13th December 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) puchased Brayton Hall, Aspatria from the three co-heiresses of the Salkeld family.
On 13th December 1688 Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet (age 78) died. His grandson [his grandson] Wilfrid (age 24) succeeded 2nd Baronet Lawson of Isel Hall in Cumbria. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Isel where his memorial has the inscription: "Here lies Sir Wilfrid Lawson, baronet, and his [his former wife] Lady Jane. He departed this life 13th day of December 1688 aged 79 And she the 8th June 1677 aged 65. Having married four sons and eight daughters. Vivit post funers virtue [He lives after the funeral by virtue].
[his son] William Lawson was born to Wilfrid Lawson 1st Baronet and Jane Musgrave. He married Milcah Strickland, daughter of William Strickland 1st Baronet and Margaret Cholmley, and had issue.
Father: William Lawson
GrandFather: William Bewley of Hesket
Mother: Judith Bewley