Paternal Family Tree: Stewart
Around 1713 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore was born to [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 29). He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 30th April 1713 [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 29) and [his step-mother] Henrietta Somerset Duchess Grafton (age 22) were married. She by marriage Duchess Grafton. He the son of [his grandfather] Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton and [his grandmother] Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 45). They were half fifth cousin once removed. He a grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In 1715 [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 31) was appointed Privy Council.
On 2nd December 1716 James Scudamore 3rd Viscount Scudamore (age 32) died from a fall from a horse. Viscount Scudamore extinct. Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire [Map] was inherited by his daughter [his future wife] Frances (age 5).
In 1720 [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 36) was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
In 1721 [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 37) was appointed 537th Knight of the Garter by King George I (age 60).
On 7th February 1723 [his grandmother] Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton (age 55) died. Her son [his father] Charles (age 39) succeeded 3rd Earl Arlington, 3rd Viscount Thetford, 3rd Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex and 3rd Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex.
On 28th June 1729 Henry Somerset 3rd Duke Beaufort (age 22) and [his future wife] Frances Scudamore 3rd Duchess Beaufort (age 18) were married. He the son of Henry Somerset 2nd Duke Beaufort and Rachel Noel Duchess Beaufort. They were second cousins.
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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In 1733 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 20) was elected MP Thetford which seat he held until 1754.
On 29th May 1741 [his brother-in-law] Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Marquess Hertford (age 22) and [his half-sister] Isabella Fitzroy Countess Hertford (age 14) were married. She the daughter of [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 57) and [his step-mother] Henrietta Somerset Duchess Grafton. They were fifth cousin once removed. She a great granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
In March 1743 Henry Somerset 3rd Duke Beaufort (age 35) and [his future wife] Frances Scudamore 3rd Duchess Beaufort (age 32) were divorced. He sued William Talbot 1st Earl Talbot (age 32), with whom his wife was having an affair, for damages.
In 1744 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 31) and Frances Scudamore 3rd Duchess Beaufort (age 33) were married. She brought Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire [Map] to the marriage. He the son of Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 60). They were fifth cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.
On 11th August 1746 [his brother-in-law] William Stanhope 2nd Earl of Harrington (age 26) and [his half-sister] Caroline Fitzroy Countess Harrington (age 24) were married. She the daughter of [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 62) and [his step-mother] Henrietta Somerset Duchess Grafton. He the son of William Stanhope 1st Earl of Harrington (age 63) and Anne Griffith.
On 22nd March 1749 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 36) added the surname Scudamore to his surname Fitzroy.
On 10th February 1750 [his daughter] Frances Scudamore Duchess Norfolk was born to Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 37) and [his wife] Frances Scudamore 3rd Duchess Beaufort (age 39). Her mother died from childbirth six dys later when she inherited Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire [Map]. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She married 6th April 1771 Charles Howard 11th Duke of Norfolk, son of Charles Howard 10th Duke of Norfolk and Catherine Brockholes Duchess Norfolk.
In August 1750 [his brother-in-law] Francis Seymour-Conway 1st Marquess Hertford (age 32) was created 1st Earl Hertford, 1st Viscount Beauchamp. [his half-sister] Isabella Fitzroy Countess Hertford (age 23) by marriage Countess Hertford.
In 1754 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 41) was elected MP Hereford which seat he held until 1768.
On 8th December 1756 William Stanhope 1st Earl of Harrington (age 73) died. His son [his brother-in-law] William (age 36) succeeded 2nd Earl Harrington, 2nd Viscount Petersham, 2nd Baron Harrington. [his half-sister] Caroline Fitzroy Countess Harrington (age 34) by marriage Countess Harrington.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 6th May 1757 [his father] Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton (age 73) died. His grandson Augustus (age 21) succeeded 3rd Duke Grafton, 3rd Earl Euston, 3rd Viscount Ipswich, 3rd Baron Sudbury, 4th Earl Arlington, 4th Viscount Thetford, 4th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex and 4th Baron Arlington of Arlington in Middlesex. Anne Liddell Duchess Grafton (age 20) by marriage Duchess Grafton.
In 1768 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 55) was elected MP Heytesbury which seat he held until 1774.
On 6th April 1771 [his son-in-law] Charles Howard 11th Duke of Norfolk (age 25) and [his daughter] Frances Scudamore Duchess Norfolk (age 21) were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. Shortly after their marriage she exhibited signs of mental instability and spent the rest of her life confined to Holme Lacy House, Herefordshire [Map]. He the son of Charles Howard 10th Duke of Norfolk (age 50) and Catherine Brockholes Duchess Norfolk (age 52).
In 1774 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 61) was elected MP Thetford which seat he held until March 1782.
In 1781 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 68) became Father of the House.
On 22nd August 1782 Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore (age 69) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 26 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 3 Grand Son of Henry IV King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 24 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry "Lord Darnley" Stewart 
Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Queen of Scots 
Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland 
Son of King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Frederick II King of Denmark 
11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne of Denmark Queen Consort Scotland England and Ireland 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sophie Mecklenburg-Schwerin Queen Consort Denmark 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland Son of King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Antoine King Navarre 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry IV King France 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jeanne Albret III Queen Navarre 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Henrietta Maria Bourbon Queen Consort England 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francesco I de Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marie de Medici Queen Consort France 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joanna of Austria Grand Duchess Tuscany 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Henry Fitzroy 1st Duke Grafton Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Villiers of Brokesby 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Villiers
Great x 4 Grandmother: Audrey Saunders
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Villiers 2nd Viscount Grandison 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John St John 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara St John 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Lucy Hungerford 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Barbara Villiers 1st Duchess of Cleveland 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Paul Bayning 1st Viscount Bayning 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Mary Bayning Countess Anglesey 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Glemham
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Glemham Viscountess Bayning 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Sackville 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Father: Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton 
Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Bennet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Bennet 1st Earl Arlington 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Crofts
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Crofts 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Susannah Crofts 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Crofts 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Shirley 
14 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Shirley 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Kempe 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
GrandMother: Isabella Bennet Duchess Grafton 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William "The Silent" Orange Nassau I Prince Orange
Great x 3 Grandfather: Prince Maurice I of Orange 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anna of Saxony 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Louis Nassau Beverweert 13 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaretha van Mechelen
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elisabeth Nassau Beverweert Countess Arlington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Charles Fitzroy-Scudamore Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland