Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran 1734-1809

Paternal Family Tree: Gore

In 1684 Robert Doyne [aged 33] and [his mother] Jane Saunders were married.

In 1731 [his father] Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 28] and [his mother] Jane Saunders were married. They had three sons and two daughters.

On 25th July 1734 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 31] and Jane Saunders.

On 10th February 1742 [his grandfather] Arthur Gore 2nd Baronet [aged 57] died. His son [his father] Arthur Gore [aged 39] succeeded 3rd Baronet Gore of Newtown in County Mayo.

On 15th August 1758 [his father] Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 55] was created 1st Viscount Sudley of Castle Gore in County Mayo, 1st Baron Saunders of Deeps in County Wexford.

On 14th July 1760 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 25] and Catherine Annesley were married. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 57] and Jane Saunders.

On 20th July 1761 [his son] Arthur Saunders Gore 3rd Earl Arran was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 26] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley. He married 1787 Mary Tyrrell 3rd Countess Arran, daughter of John Tyrrell 5th Baronet.

On 12th April 1762 [his father] Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 59] was created 1st Earl Arran.

In April 1763 [his daughter] Anne Jane Gore Marchioness Abercorn was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 28] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley. She married 1800 John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn.

Westminster Chronicle of King Richard II, 1381-1394

The Westminster Chronicle is one of the most vivid and important narrative sources for the reign of Richard II. Written by an anonymous chronicler closely connected with Westminster Abbey, it covers the years 1381 to 1394, from the Peasants’ Revolt to the political tensions, court ceremonies, diplomatic negotiations, royal progresses, and public crises of Richard’s later reign. Rich in detail the chronicle records major events such as the conflicts between the King and Lords Appellant, King and the City of London, negotiations with France and Scotland, the death and funeral of Queen Anne of Bohemia, the illness of Charles VI of France, and the changing fortunes of leading nobles including John of Gaunt, Thomas of Gloucester, Robert de Vere, and the Earl of Arundel. The Chronicle offers readers a remarkable window into late fourteenth-century England, combining political observation, courtly spectacle, urban drama, ecclesiastical affairs, and moral judgement. It is an essential source for anyone interested in medieval monarchy, London, Westminster, and the troubled reign of Richard II.

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In September 1766 [his daughter] Catherine Charlotte Gore Baroness Carbery was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 32] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley. She married 25th January 1783 her first cousin John Evans 6th Baron Carbery.

On 16th November 1767 [his son] William John Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 33] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley. He married before 23rd November 1801 Caroline Hales, daughter of Thomas Hales 4th Baronet, and had issue.

In 1769 Pompeo Batoni [aged 60]. Portrait of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 34] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley.

Catherine Annesley: she was born to William Annesley 1st Viscount Glerawly and Anne Beresford. On 14th July 1760 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran and she were married. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran and Jane Saunders. On 23rd November 1770 Catherine Annesley died.

In 1770 [his daughter] Elizabeth Araminta Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 35] and [his wife] Catherine Annesley. She married in or before 1787 Henry Monck and had issue.

On 2nd September 1770 [his father-in-law] William Annesley 1st Viscount Glerawly [aged 60] died. His son [his brother-in-law] Francis [aged 29] succeeded 2nd Viscount Glerawly of County Fermanagh, 2nd Baron Annesley of Castle Wellan in County Down.

On 23rd November 1770 [his wife] Catherine Annesley died.

In 1771 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 36] and Anne Knight Countess of Arran were married. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 68] and Jane Saunders.

After 1771 [his daughter] Maria Louisa Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 36] and [his wife] Anne Knight Countess of Arran. She married 19th January 1800 James Know-Gore and had issue.

On 17th April 1773 [his father] Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran [aged 70] died. His son Arthur [aged 38] succeeded 2nd Earl Arran, 2nd Viscount Sudley of Castle Gore in County Mayo, 2nd Baron Saunders of Deeps in County Wexford, 4th Baronet Gore of Newtown in County Mayo. [his wife] Anne Knight Countess of Arran by marriage Countess Arran.

In 1774 [his son] Reverend George Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 39] and [his wife] Anne Knight Countess of Arran. He married 1. in or before 1819 Anne Burrowes 2. 1820 Sophia Ribton 3. 1823 Maria m Isaac.

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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In 1779 [his wife] Anne Knight Countess of Arran died.

In 1779 [his daughter] Eleanor Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 44] and [his wife] Anne Knight Countess of Arran. She married Frederick Cavendish, son of Henry Cavendish 2nd Baronet and Sarah Bradshaw 1st Baroness Waterpark.

In February 1781 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 46] and Elizabeth Underwood Countess of Arran were married. She by marriage Countess Arran. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 1st Earl Arran and Jane Saunders.

On 25th January 1783 [his son-in-law] John Evans 6th Baron Carbery [aged 17] and Catherine Charlotte Gore Baroness Carbery [aged 16] were married. She the daughter of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 48] and Catherine Annesley. They were first cousins.

Around 1785 [his daughter] Cecilia Gore aka Underwood Duchess of Inverness was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 50] and [his wife] Elizabeth Underwood Countess of Arran. She married 2nd May 1831 Prince Augustus Frederick Hanover 1st Duke Sussex, son of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland and Charlotte Mecklenburg Strelitz Queen Consort England.

Around 1786 [his daughter] Isabella Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 51] and [his wife] Elizabeth Underwood Countess of Arran. She married 1816 Charles Sholto Douglas.

In or before 1787 [his son-in-law] Henry Monck and Elizabeth Araminta Gore [aged 16] were married. She the daughter of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 52] and Catherine Annesley.

In 1787 Arthur Saunders Gore 3rd Earl Arran [aged 25] and Mary Tyrrell 3rd Countess Arran [aged 20] were married. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 52] and Catherine Annesley.

On 26th December 1793 [his son] Charles Stephen Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 59] and [his wife] Elizabeth Underwood Countess of Arran. He married 1824 Sarah Rachel Fraser and had issue.

In 1800 [his daughter] Julia Gore was born to Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 65] and [his wife] Elizabeth Underwood Countess of Arran.

In 1800 [his son-in-law] John Hamilton 1st Marquess Abercorn [aged 43] and Anne Jane Gore [aged 36] were married. She by marriage Marchioness Abercorn. She the daughter of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 65] and Catherine Annesley.

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 19th January 1800 [his son-in-law] James Know-Gore and Maria Louisa Gore [aged 29] were married. She the daughter of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 65] and Anne Knight Countess of Arran.

Before 23rd November 1801 William John Gore [aged 34] and Caroline Hales [aged 29] were married. He the son of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 67] and Catherine Annesley.

On 8th October 1809 Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran [aged 75] died. His son Arthur [aged 48] succeeded 3rd Earl Arran, 2nd Viscount Sudley of Castle Gore in County Mayo, 2nd Baron Saunders of Deeps in County Wexford, 5th Baronet Gore of Newtown in County Mayo. Mary Tyrrell 3rd Countess Arran [aged 42] by marriage Countess Arran.

Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran 1734-1809

Royal Ancestors of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran 1734-1809

Ancestors of Arthur Saunders Gore 2nd Earl Arran 1734-1809