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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In 1850 Mary Ann Ford was born to [her father] Peter Ford.
On 4th November 1872 Charles Waterhouse (age 19) and Mary Ann Ford (age 22) were married at Glossop, Derbyshire [Map]. The witnesses were James Garratt and Robert Winterbottom.
In March 1877 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 25th July 1908 Martha Elizabeth Hadfield and had issue.
In December 1890 [her son] Charles Waterhouse was born to [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 37) and Mary Ann Ford (age 40) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
[her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 14). Son. 13. Stone Quarryman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 11. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John Wm Waterhouse. Son. Cattleman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 5. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[her son] Charles Waterhouse. Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Charles Waterhouse. Son. 6 Months. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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31st March 1901. Census. Matley Moor, Little Hayfield.
[her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 24). Son. 23.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 21. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John W Waterhouse. Son. 18. Scholar. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[her son] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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In 1902 [her husband] Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
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 25th July 1908 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 31) and [her daughter-in-law] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 30) were married at Glossop.
2nd April 1911. Census. Birch Vale Post Office.
[her former husband] Charles Waterhouse. Head. 57. Married. Quarryman, Dresser. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 61). 60. Married 37 Years. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 25. Single. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[her son] Charles Waterhouse (age 20). Son. 20. Single. Machine Minder at Calico Print Works. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
On 12th April 1917 [her son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 40) was killed in action whilst serving with the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A. He left his widow [her daughter-in-law] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 39) and their son [her grandson] Joseph Waterhouse (age 8).
In 1918 Mary Ann Ford (age 68) died.