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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: Luckyn aka Grimston
On 31st December 1684 William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston was born to [his father] William Luckyn 3rd Baronet (age 21).
In October 1700 Samuel Grimston 3rd Baronet (age 57) died. Baronet Grimston of Bradfield extinct. William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 15) inherited the family estates and adopted the surname Grimston.
Around 1708 [his father] William Luckyn 3rd Baronet (age 45) died. His son [his brother] Harbottle (age 25) succeeded 4th Baronet Luckyn of Little Waltham in Essex.
In 1711 William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 26) was elected MP St Albans which seat he held until 1722.
On 9th October 1711 [his son] James Grimston 2nd Viscount Grimston was born to William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 26).
In 1719 William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 34) was created 1st Viscount Grimston.
In 1727 William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 42) was elected MP St Albans which seat he held until 1734.
On 4th February 1737 [his brother] Harbottle Luckyn 4th Baronet (age 54) died. His brother William (age 52) succeeded 5th Baronet Grimston of Little Waltham in Essex.
On 15th October 1756 William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston (age 71) died. His son James (age 45) succeeded 2nd Viscount Grimston, 6th Baronet Grimston of Little Waltham in Essex.
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Luckyn 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Capell Luckyn 2nd Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gamaliel Capel of Rookwood Hall, Essex
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mildren Capel
Father: William Luckyn 3rd Baronet
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Grimston
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Grimston
Great x 2 Grandfather: Harbottle Grimston 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Harbottle Grimston 2nd Baronet
GrandMother: Mary Grimston
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Croke
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Croke
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Unton
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Unton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Cecily Bulstrode
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Croke
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Bennett
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Bennett