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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Richard Myddelton 1726-1795

Paternal Family Tree: Middleton

In 1726 Richard Myddelton was born to John Myddelton [aged 41].

In 1747 [his father] John Myddelton [aged 62] died.

In 1761 Richard Myddelton [aged 35] and Elizabeth Rushout [aged 31] were married.

1762. Francis Cotes [aged 35]. Portrait of Richard Myddelton [aged 36].

Around 1764 [his son] Richard Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton [aged 38] and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout [aged 34].

On 13th January 1770 Charlotte Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton [aged 44] and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout [aged 40]. She married 24th December 1801 Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and had issue.

Around 1772 [his daughter] Maria Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton [aged 46] and [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout [aged 42]. She married before 1852 Frederick West, son of John West 2nd Earl De La Warr.

In 1772 [his wife] Elizabeth Rushout [aged 42] died.

In or before 1778 [his daughter] Harriet Myddelton was born to Richard Myddelton [aged 51] and [his future wife] Maria Lloyd.

In 1778 Richard Myddelton [aged 52] and Maria Lloyd were married.

On 14th March 1788 [his wife] Maria Lloyd died.

On 12th March 1789 Richard Myddelton [aged 63] and Euphemia Crawford of Pall Mall were married.

In March 1795 Richard Myddelton [aged 69] died. His son Richard Myddelton [aged 31] inherited Chirk Castle [Map].

On 24th December 1801 [his son-in-law] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph [aged 40] and Charlotte Myddelton [aged 31] were married. She the heiress of her father Richard Myddelton and brother Richard Myddelton by which she and her husband inherited Chirk Castle [Map].