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Paternal Family Tree: Williams Wynn
In 1634 William Williams 1st Baronet was born to Hugh Williams and Emma Dolben. He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford University.
On 14th April 1664 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 30) and Margaret Kyffin were married. They had four sons and one daughter.
Around 1665 [his son] William Williams-Wynn 2nd Baronet was born to William Williams 1st Baronet (age 31) and [his wife] Margaret Kyffin.
In 1673 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 39) sat unsuccessfully for MP Chester in a by-election.
In 1675 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 41) was elected MP Chester in a by-election.
In 1680 and 1681 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 46) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons.
In 1685 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 51) was elected MP Montgomeryshire. His return was cancelled on petition, on the grounds that the contributory boroughs had no opportunity of voting. The prosecution resumed, and he was fined £10,000. He was also fined £20,000 after similar action was instigated by the Earl of Peterborough (age 63). Supporters worked on his behalf, including the Earl of Rochester (age 42); subsequently, £8,000 was accepted as full payment for the former fine, and Peterborough accepted a token payment for the latter after persuasion from James, now king.
In 1687 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 53) was appointed Solicitor General.
On 6th June 1687 [his son] William Williams-Wynn 2nd Baronet (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Thelwall were married.
In June 1688 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 54) was created 1st Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.
In 1689 and 1681 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 55) was elected MP Beaumaris.
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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.
On 11th July 1700 William Williams 1st Baronet (age 66) died. He was buried at Llansilin. His son [his son] William (age 35) succeeded 2nd Baronet Williams of Gray's Inn.