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.'
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Paternal Family Tree: Lindsay
In 1423 Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford was born to [his father] David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford (age 18).
In 1439 [his grandfather] Alexander Lindsay 2nd Earl Crawford died. His son [his father] David (age 34) succeeded 3rd Earl Crawford.
On 26th June 1439 Archibald Douglas 2nd Duke Touraine (age 49) died. His son William (age 15) succeeded 3rd Duke Touraine, 3rd Earl Wigtown, 6th Lord Douglas, 3rd Lord Annandale, 3rd Lord Galloway, 3rd Lord Bothwell. [his sister] Janet Lindsay Countess Wigtown (age 12) by marriage Countess Wigtown.
Before 1440 Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 16) and Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 14) were married. He the son of David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford (age 34). They were fifth cousin once removed.
Before 1440 [his daughter] Elizabeth Lindsay Lady Drummond was born to Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 16) and [his wife] Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 14). She married 1458 John Drummond 1st Lord Drummond and had issue.
In 1440 [his son] David Lindsay 1st Duke Montrose was born to Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 17) and [his wife] Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 15). He married 1459 his half third cousin once removed Elizabeth Hamilton Duchess Montrose, daughter of James Hamilton 1st Lord Hamilton and Euphemia Graham Lady Hamilton, and had issue.
After 1440 [his son] Alexander Lindsay 7th Earl Crawford was born to Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 17) and [his wife] Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 15).
On 24th January 1445 the Battle of Arbroath was fought between Clan Lindsay and Clans Ogilvy, Gordon, Oliphant, Seton and Forbes. [his father] David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford (age 40) was killed when attempting to prevent the battle by riding between the two armies in an attempt to call a truce. Unfortunately a member of the Clan Ogilvy, thinking the Earl was attacked threw his spear at the Earl, hitting him in the mouth, killing him instantly. Clan Lindsay victorious. His son Alexander (age 22) succeeded 4th Earl Crawford. [his wife] Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 20) by marriage Countess Crawford.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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On 22nd February 1452 William Douglas 8th Earl Douglas 2nd Earl Avondale (age 27) was murdered by King James II of Scotland (age 21) at Edinburgh Castle [Map] for refusing to desist from conspiring with Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 29). His brother James (age 26) succeeded 9th Earl Douglas, 3rd Earl Avondale.
On 18th May 1452 the Battle of Brechin was fought between supporters of King James II of Scotland (age 21) and his rellious nobility including the Black Douglases. Alexander Gordon 1st Earl Huntley defeated the rebels led by Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 29) on behalf on the King. [his brother] John Lindsay (age 29), and the brothers William Gordon and Henry Gordon, were killed.
In 1453 Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford (age 30) died. His son David (age 13) succeeded 5th Earl Crawford.
Before January 1499 [his former wife] Margaret Dunbar Countess Crawford (age 74) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 8 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 14 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 9 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 7 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 17 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: David Lindsay of Crawford
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk
Great x 1 Grandfather: David Lindsay 1st Earl Crawford
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Stewart 6th High Steward 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Stewart of Ralstoun
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Graham of Abercorn 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Marjory Stewart
GrandFather: Alexander Lindsay 2nd Earl Crawford 5 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Stewart 5th High Steward
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Stewart 6th High Steward
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Robert II of Scotland 
3 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Robert the Bruce I of Scotland 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marjorie Bruce 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella Mar Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Stewart Countess Crawford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Earl of Ross
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh 4th Earl Ross
Great x 2 Grandmother: Euphemia Ross Queen Consort Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Graham of Abercorn
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Graham Countess Ross
Father: David Lindsay 3rd Earl Crawford 6 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Alexander Lindsay 4th Earl Crawford 7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England