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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: Elphinstone
On 7th January 1746 George Keith Elphinstone 1st was born to [his father] Charles Elphinstone 10th Lord Elphinstone (age 35).
In 1757 [his grandfather] Charles Elphinstone 9th Lord Elphinstone (age 81) died. His son [his father] Charles (age 46) succeeded 10th Lord Elphinstone.
In 1781 [his father] Charles Elphinstone 10th Lord Elphinstone (age 70) died. His son [his brother] John (age 44) succeeded 11th Lord Elphinstone.
On 31st March 1785 [his brother-in-law] James Drummond 11th Earl Perth (age 41) and [his sister] Clementia Elphinstone Countess Perth (age 35) were married. She by marriage Countess Perth.
In 1787 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 40) and Jane Mercer were married.
On 12th June 1788 [his daughter] Margaret Mercer Elphinstone Countess Flahaut and 2nd Baroness Keith was born to George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 42) and [his wife] Jane Mercer. She married 20th June 1817 Charles Joseph Comte de Flahaut and had issue.
In 1797 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 50) was created 1st Baron Keith of Stonehaven Marrischal with remainder in default of issue male of his own to his daughter and only child from his first marriage, Margaret Mercer Elphinstone, and the heirs male of her body.
On 15th December 1801 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 55) was created 1st Baron Keith of Stonehaven Marischal Kincardine with normal remainder to heirs male.
In 1803 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 56) was created 1st Baron Keith of Banheath in Dumbarton with remainder to his daughter and only child from his first marriage, Margaret Mercer Elphinstone and the heirs male of her body.
On 10th January 1808 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 62) and Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 43) were married.
In December 1809 [his daughter] Georgiana Elphinstone was born to George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 63) and [his wife] Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 45). Her godparents were King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland (age 47) and King William IV of the United Kingdom (age 44). She married 20th September 1831 Augustus John Villiers, son of George Child-Villiers 5th Earl Jersey and Sarah Sophia Fane Countess Jersey.
In 1814 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 67) was created 1st Viscount Keith. [his wife] Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 49) by marriage Viscountess Keith.
After 1815. George Sanders (age 41). Portrait of George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 68).
On 20th June 1817 [his son-in-law] Charles Joseph Comte de Flahaut (age 32) and [his daughter] Margaret Mercer Elphinstone Countess Flahaut and 2nd Baroness Keith (age 29) were married at Edinburgh.
On 31st August 1822 [his sister] Clementia Elphinstone Countess Perth (age 73) died.
On 10th March 1823 George Keith Elphinstone 1st (age 77) died. Viscount Keith and Baron Keith of Stonehaven Marischal Kincardine extinct
[his daughter] Margaret Mercer Elphinstone Countess Flahaut and 2nd Baroness Keith (age 34) succeeded 2nd Baroness Keith of Stonehaven Marrischal, 2nd Baroness Keith of Banheath in Dumbarton.
Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of George Keith Elphinstone 1st .
On 31st March 1857 [his former wife] Hester "Queenie" Thrale Viscountess Keith (age 92) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 18 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 30 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks
Kings France: Great x 23 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Elphinstone 4th Lord Elphinstone 12 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Elphinstone of Barnes 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Elphinstone 6th Lord Elphinstone 14 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Elphinstone 8th Lord Elphinstone 15 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Charles Elphinstone 9th Lord Elphinstone 16 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Maitland 1st Lord Maitland of Thirlestane
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Maitland 1st Earl Lauderdale
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Maitland 3rd Earl Lauderdale
Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabel Maitland
Father: Charles Elphinstone 10th Lord Elphinstone 17 x Great Grand Son of
George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith 18 x Great Grand Son of