Paternal Family Tree: Molesworth
On or before 27th May 1635 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet was born to Hender Molesworth [aged 38]. He was baptised on 27th May 1635.
In 1647 [his father] Hender Molesworth [aged 50] died.
On 7th October 1663 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 28] and Margery Wise were married.
On or before 23rd June 1668 [his son] John Molesworth 3rd Baronet was born to John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 33] and [his wife] Margery Wise. He was baptised on 23rd June 1668 at Pencarrow House, Cornwall. He married 19th September 1699 Jane Arscott Lady Molesworth and had issue.
Before 19th June 1671 [his wife] Margery Wise died.
On 19th July 1689 Hender Molesworth 1st Baronet [aged 51] was created 1st Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall with a special remainder to his older brother John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 54]. He died eight days later.
On 27th July 1689 Hender Molesworth 1st Baronet [aged 51] died. His brother John [aged 54] succeeded 2nd Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall.
On 19th September 1699 [his son] John Molesworth 3rd Baronet [aged 31] and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Arscott Lady Molesworth [aged 21] were married.
In 1701 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 65] was elected MP Bossiney.
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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In 1702 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 66] was elected MP Lostwithiel.
Around 15th October 1716 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet [aged 81] died. He was buried on 18th October 1716 at Egloshayle Church [Map]. His son John [aged 48] succeeded 3rd Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall. Jane Arscott Lady Molesworth [aged 38] by marriage Lady Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall.