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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: Skipwith
In 1314 William Skipwith was born to William Skipwith (age 23).
Around 1336 [his father] William Skipwith (age 45) died.
Around 1351 [his son] John Skipwith was born to William Skipwith (age 37) and [his future wife] Alice Hiltoft (age 18).
In or before 1355 William Skipwith (age 40) and Alice Hiltoft (age 21) were married.
Around 1355 [his daughter] Alice Skipwith was born to William Skipwith (age 41) and [his wife] Alice Hiltoft (age 22).
In 1365 William Skipwith (age 51) and Lord Chief Justice, Henry Green, were removed from office for having acted "contrary to law and justice", and having unlawfully obtained large sums of money. Green never held office again, but Skipwith was only in temporary disgrace.
In 1370 [his wife] Alice Hiltoft (age 37) died.
In 1370 William Skipwith (age 56) was appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland.
In 1372 William Skipwith (age 58) was on an assize in Kilkenny, hearing a complex inheritance dispute.
In or before 1380 [his son] John Skipwith (age 28) and [his daughter-in-law] Alice Tilney (age 19) were married.
In 1398 William Skipwith (age 84) died.