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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Acton
In or before 1570 [his father] Richard Acton (age 24) and [his mother] Margaret Daniel were married.
In 1570 William Acton 1st Baronet was born to Richard Acton (age 25) and Margaret Daniel
In 1591 [his father] Richard Acton (age 46) died.
Around 1620 [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore was born to William Acton 1st Baronet (age 50).
In 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 58) was elected Sheriff of London.
On 12th February 1628 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 58) was elected Alderman for Aldersgate Ward.
In 1629 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 59) was created 1st Baronet Acton of the City of London.
Before 6th April 1637 [his son-in-law] Thomas Whitmore 1st Baronet (age 24) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Acton Lady Whitmore (age 17) were married. She being the sole heiress of her father William Acton 1st Baronet (age 67).
In 1640 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 70) was elected Lord Mayor of London.
On 22nd January 1651 William Acton 1st Baronet (age 81) died. Baronet Acton of the City of London extinct.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Acton
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Acton
GrandFather: William Acton
Father: Richard Acton
Mother: Margaret Daniel