Paternal Family Tree: Hervey
On 27th August 1665 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol was born to Thomas Hervey [aged 40] at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk [Map].
On 1st November 1668 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 3] and Isabella Carr were married in St Martin in the Fields Church [Map].
In 1691 [his son] Carr Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 25] and [his wife] Isabella Carr.
On 7th March 1693 [his daughter] Catherine Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 27] and [his wife] Isabella Carr. Her mother died in childbirth.
In 1694 [his father] Thomas Hervey [aged 68] died.
On 25th July 1695 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 29] and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 18] were married. They were third cousin twice removed.
On 13th October 1696 [his son] John Hervey 2nd Baron Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 31] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 19]. He married 25th October 1720 Mary Lepell Baroness Hervey and had issue.
In 1698 [his daughter] Elizabeth Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 32] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 21]. She married 17th May 1724 Bussy Mansel 4th Baron Mansel, son of Thomas Mansel 1st Baron Mansel and Martha Millington Baroness Mansel.
On 20th January 1699 [his son] Thomas Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 33] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 22].
On 25th December 1699 [his son] William Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 34] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 23].
On 5th January 1701 [his son] Henry Aston was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 35] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 24].
In March 1703 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 37] was created 1st Baron Hervey of Ickworth in Suffolk. [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 26] by marriage Countess Bristol.
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.'
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On 5th April 1703 twins [his son] Charles Hervey and [his daughter] Henrietta Hervey were born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 37] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 26].
On 6th July 1704 [his son] Stillborn Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 38] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 27].
On 24th June 1706 [his son] James Porter Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 40] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 29]. He died aged less than one years old.
In August 1706 [his son] James Porter Hervey died.
Around 1707 [his daughter] Anne Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 41] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 30].
Around 1707 [his daughter] Barbara Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 41] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 30].
On 3rd June 1708 [his son] Humphrey Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 42] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 31].
On 3rd July 1710 [his son] Felton Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 44] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 33]. He died aged less than one years old.
On 16th July 1710 [his son] Felton Hervey died.
In November 1711 [his daughter] Isabella Hervey died.
On 12th February 1712 [his son] Felton Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 46] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 35].
Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In April 1712 [his daughter] Henrietta Hervey [aged 8] died.
On 5th March 1713 [his son] James Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 47] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 36]. He died aged one in 1714.
In May 1714 [his son] James Hervey [aged 1] died.
In October 1714 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 49] was created 1st Earl Bristol for having supported the Glorious Revolution.
In 1715 [his daughter] Louisa Carolina Isabella Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 49] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 38]. She married 23rd September 1731 Robert Smyth of Isfield 2nd Baronet, son of James Smyth of Isfield 1st Baronet, and had issue.
Around 1715. John Fayram. Portrait of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 49].
On 25th September 1715 [his daughter] Henrietta Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 50] and [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 38].
On 25th October 1720 John Hervey 2nd Baron Hervey [aged 24] and Mary Lepell Baroness Hervey [aged 20] were married. He the son of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 55] and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 43].
On 14th November 1723 [his son] Carr Hervey [aged 32] died.
On 17th May 1724 [his son-in-law] Bussy Mansel 4th Baron Mansel [aged 3] and Elizabeth Hervey [aged 26] were married. The difference in their ages was 23 years; she, unusually, being older than him. She the daughter of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 58] and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 47].
In 1727 [his daughter] Elizabeth Hervey [aged 29] died.
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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On 25th July 1727 [his daughter] Barbara Hervey [aged 20] died.
On 23rd September 1731 [his son-in-law] Robert Smyth of Isfield 2nd Baronet [aged 22] and Louisa Carolina Isabella Hervey [aged 16] were married. She the daughter of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 66] and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 54].
In July 1732 [his daughter] Henrietta Hervey [aged 16] died.
1738 Enoch "The Younger" Seeman [aged 44]. Portrait of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 72].
In 1741 [his wife] Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol [aged 64] died.
On 5th August 1743 John Hervey 2nd Baron Hervey [aged 46] died. His son George [aged 22] succeeded 3rd Baron Hervey of Ickworth in Suffolk.
On 31st December 1743 Charles Hervey [aged 40] and Martha Maria Howard [aged 38] were married. There was no issue from the marriage. He the son of John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 78] and Elizabeth Felton Countess Bristol. They were third cousin once removed.
On 16th November 1748 [his son] Henry Aston [aged 47] died.
On 20th January 1751 John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol [aged 85] died. His grandson George [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Earl Bristol.
[his daughter] Isabella Hervey was born to John Hervey 1st Earl Bristol and Isabella Carr.
Grandfather: William Hervey 
Father: Thomas Hervey
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Jermyn 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Jermyn
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Bernard
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ambrose Jermyn
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Spring 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Spring
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Jermyn
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Heveningham 
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Heveningham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Heveningham
Grandmother: Susan Jermyn
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Blagge
Great x 1 Grandmother: Judith Blagge