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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: Home
Around 1556 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar was born to [his father] Alexander Manderston Home.
Before 9th May 1565 [his father] Alexander Manderston Home died.
Around 1590 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 34) and Elizabeth Gordon Countess Dunbar (age 15) were married.
On 4th November 1590 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 34) was knighted.
Around 1599 [his daughter] Elizabeth Home Countess Suffolk was born to George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 43) and [his wife] Elizabeth Gordon Countess Dunbar (age 24). She married 1612 Theophilus Howard 2nd Earl Suffolk, son of Thomas Howard 1st Earl Suffolk and Catherine Knyvet Countess Suffolk, and had issue.
In 1605 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 38) granted Harbottle Castle, Northumberland [Map] to George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 49).
In 1605 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 49) was appointed 403rd Knight of the Garter by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 38).
On 3rd July 1605 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 49) was created 1st Earl Dunbar. [his wife] Elizabeth Gordon Countess Dunbar (age 30) by marriage Countess Dunbar.
On 20th January 1611 George Home 1st Earl Dunbar (age 55) died at Whitehall Palace [Map]. He was buried at Dunbar Church, Dunbar.
[his daughter] Anne Home was born to George Home 1st Earl Dunbar and Elizabeth Gordon Countess Dunbar. She married James Home of Whitriggs and had issue.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Home of Home
Great x 3 Grandfather: David Home
Great x 2 Grandfather: David Home
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Home
GrandFather: David Home
Father: Alexander Manderston Home