Paternal Family Tree: Anthony Hungerford
Before 1595 [his father] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton [aged 27] and Lucy Hungerford were married. They were fifth cousin once removed.
On 15th June 1605 [his father] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton [aged 37] and [his mother] Sarah Crouch [aged 31] were married.
In 1608 Anthony Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton [aged 40] and Sarah Crouch [aged 34] at Black Bourton, Bampton.
On 12th May 1627 [his mother] Sarah Crouch [aged 53] died.
On 27th June 1627 [his father] Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton [aged 59] died at Black Bourton, Bampton.
Before 1632 Anthony Hungerford [aged 23] and Rachel Jones were married.
On 20th October 1632 [his son] Edward Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 24] and [his wife] Rachel Jones. He was baptised at St Mary the Virgin Church, Black Bourton. He married (1) before 1658 Jane Hele and had issue (2) 3rd February 1666 Jane Culme (3) July 1679 Jane Digby Baroness Gerard.
On 20th October 1632 [his daughter] Elizabeth Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 24] and [his wife] Rachel Jones.
Around 1635 [his daughter] Rachel Hungerford Viscountess Falkland was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 27] and [his wife] Rachel Jones at Black Bourton, Bampton. She married (1) 14th April 1653 Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland, son of Lucius Carey 2nd Viscount Falkland and Lettice Moryson Viscountess Falkland, and had issue (2) 1664 James Hayes and had issue.
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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Around 1635 [his daughter] Frances Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 27] and [his wife] Rachel Jones at Farleigh Hungerford Castle [Map]. She married 8th June 1653 William Wyndham 1st Baronet and had issue.
In 1638 [his son] Giles Hungerford died.
In April 1640 Anthony Hungerford [aged 32] was elected MP Malmesbury during the Short Parliament.
In November 1640 Anthony Hungerford [aged 32] was elected MP Malmesbury during the Long Parliament.
Before 30th March 1641 [his daughter] Sarah Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 33] and [his wife] Rachel Jones. She married before 8th August 1664 John Carew 3rd Baronet, son of Alexander Carew 2nd Baronet and Jane Rolle Lady Carew, and had issue.
In 1644 Anthony Hungerford [aged 36] was imprisoned at Tower of London [Map].
In 1646 [his daughter] Lucy Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 38] and [his wife] Rachel Jones.
Around 1649 [his daughter] Diana Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford [aged 41] and [his wife] Rachel Jones. She married 30th May 1671 James Montagu and had issue.
On 14th April 1653 [his son-in-law] Henry Carey 4th Viscount Falkland [aged 19] and [his daughter] Rachel Hungerford Viscountess Falkland [aged 18] were married at Black Bourton, Bampton. Rachel Hungerford Viscountess Falkland by marriage Viscountess Falkland.
On 8th June 1653 [his son-in-law] William Wyndham 1st Baronet [aged 21] and [his daughter] Frances Hungerford [aged 18] were married.
On 18th August 1657 Anthony Hungerford [aged 49] died at Farleigh Hungerford Castle [Map]. He was buried at Hungerford Chapel, St Mary the Virgin Church, Black Bourton.
In January 1680 [his former wife] Rachel Jones died.
[his son] Giles Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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[his daughter] Margaret Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his daughter] Catherine Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his daughter] Mary Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
[his son] Anthony Hungerford was born to Anthony Hungerford and Rachel Jones.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 14 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 16 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Hungerford
9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Hungerford
9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hungerford
10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hungerford
11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Blount
12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Seymour
10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Seymour
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Williams
GrandFather: Anthony Hungerford
12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Father: Anthony Hungerford of Black Bourton
13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Anthony Hungerford
14 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
GrandFather: Giles Crouch of Cornhill
Mother: Sarah Crouch