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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John Major 1st Baronet 1698-1781

In or before 1698 [his father] John Major and [his mother] Elizabeth Tennant were married.

On 17th May 1698 John Major 1st Baronet was born to John Major and Elizabeth Tennant at Bridlington.

In 1709 [his father] John Major died at sea.

In 1724 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 25] and Elizabeth Dale were married.

In 1731 [his daughter] Elizabeth Major Duchess of Chandos was born to John Major 1st Baronet [aged 32] and [his wife] Elizabeth Dale. She married 1767 Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos, son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos and Mary Lake.

In 1747 John Henniker 1st Baron Henniker [aged 22] and [his daughter] Anne Major Baroness Henniker were married.

In 1755 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 56] was appointed High Sheriff of Sussex.

In 1761 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 62] was elected unopposed MP Scarborough which set he held until 1768 when he was defeated. He did not stand for Parliament again.

On 5th May 1765 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 66] was created 1st Baronet Major of Worlingsworth Hall in Suffolk with a special remainder to his son-in-law John Henniker 1st Baron Henniker [aged 40].

In 1767 Henry Brydges 2nd Duke Chandos [aged 58] and [his daughter] Elizabeth Major Duchess of Chandos [aged 36] were married. She by marriage Duchess Chandos. The difference in their ages was 22 years. He the son of James Brydges 1st Duke Chandos and Mary Lake.

In 1780 [his wife] Elizabeth Dale died.

Before 22nd February 1781 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 82] was appointed Director of the South Sea Company.

On 22nd February 1781 John Major 1st Baronet [aged 82] died. His son-in-law John Henniker 1st Baron Henniker [aged 56] succeeded 2nd Baronet Major of Worlingsworth Hall in Suffolk in accordance with the special remainder added at the creation.

[his daughter] Anne Major Baroness Henniker was born to John Major 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Dale. She married 1747 John Henniker 1st Baron Henniker and had issue.

Ancestors of John Major 1st Baronet 1698-1781

Father: John Major

John Major 1st Baronet

Grandfather: Reverend Richard Tennant

Mother: Elizabeth Tennant