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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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Paternal Family Tree: Anjou aka Plantagenet
In 1110 [his father] Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 21) and Ermengarde of Maine Countess of Anjou were married. She by marriage Countess Anjou. She the daughter of Elias I Count Maine and Matilda Chateau Du Loir Countess Maine. He the son of [his grandfather] Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou and [his grandmother] Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France (age 40). They were third cousin twice removed.
On 2nd June 1129 [his father] Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 40) and [his mother] Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 24) were married at Jerusalem [Map]. She by marriage Countess Anjou. Her [his grandfather] father (age 54) had written to Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem requesting the marriage since he had no male heirs. She the daughter of Baldwin II King Jerusalem. He the son of [his grandfather] Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou and [his grandmother] Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France.
In 1136 Almaric I King Jerusalem was born to [his father] Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 47) and [his mother] Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 31).
In 1143 [his brother] Baldwin III King Jerusalem (age 13) was appointed III King Jerusalem.
On 13th November 1143 [his father] Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem (age 54) died in a hunting accident. His wife [his mother] Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 38) continued to reign in her own right with their son [his brother] Baldwin III King Jerusalem (age 13).
In 1144 [his half-brother] Geoffrey Plantagenet Duke Normandy (age 30) by conquest Duke Normandy. [his sister-in-law] Empress Matilda (age 41) by marriage Duchess Normandy.
On 7th September 1151 [his half-brother] Geoffrey Plantagenet Duke Normandy (age 38) died at Château du Loir [Map]. He was buried at St Julien's Cathedral [Map].
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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In 1157 Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 21) and Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem (age 21) were married. She by marriage Queen Jerusalem. She the daughter of Joscelin Courtenay II Count Edessa. He the son of Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 52).
In 1159 [his father-in-law] Joscelin Courtenay II Count Edessa died. His son [his brother-in-law] Joscelin succeeded III Count Edessa.
In 1160 [his daughter] Sibylla Anjou Queen Jerusalem was born to Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 24) and [his wife] Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem (age 24). She married (1) William Montferrat and had issue (2) August 1186 Guy I King Jerusalem.
In 1161 [his son] Baldwin IV King Jerusalem was born to Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 25) and [his wife] Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem (age 25) at Jerusalem [Map].
On 11th September 1161 [his mother] Melisende Queen of Jerusalem (age 56) died. Her son [his brother] Baldwin (age 31) succeeded King Jerusalem.
On 10th February 1163 [his brother] Baldwin III King Jerusalem (age 33) died at Beirut. His brother Almaric (age 27) succeeded I King Jerusalem.
In 1165 [his half-sister] Sibylla Anjou Countess Essex (age 53) died.
In 1167 Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 31) and Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Jerusalem. He the son of Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem and Melisende Queen of Jerusalem.
In 1172 [his daughter] Isabella Anjou Queen Jerusalem was born to Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 36) and [his wife] Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 18). She married (1) 1190 Conrad of Montferrat King of Jerusalem (2) 6th May 1192 her half third cousin twice removed Henry Blois II Count Champagne, son of Henry Blois I Count Champagne and Marie Capet Countess Champagne.
On 11th July 1174 Almaric I King Jerusalem (age 38) died. His son Baldwin (age 13) succeeded IV King Jerusalem.
Around 1184 [his former wife] Agnes Courtenay Queen Jerusalem (age 48) died.
In 1217 [his former wife] Maria Komnenos Queen Jerusalem (age 63) died.
Kings Franks: Great x 10 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Great x 3 Grandfather: Fulcuich Count Mortagne au Perche 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh de Perche Count Gâtinais
Great x 3 Grandmother: Melisende Viscountess Châteaudun
Great x 1 Grandfather: Geoffrey "Ferréol" Anjou 2nd Count Gâtinais
Great x 3 Grandfather: Albéric II Count Mâcon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Béatrice de Mâcon Countess Gâtinais
GrandFather: Fulk "Réchin" Anjou 4th Count Anjou
Great x 4 Grandfather: Fulk "Good" Ingelger 2nd Count Anjou
Great x 3 Grandfather: Geoffrey "Greygown" Ingelger 1st Count Anjou
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberge Unknown Viscountess Anjou
Great x 2 Grandfather: Fulk "Black" Ingelger III Count Anjou
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Vermandois Count Meaux Count Châlons
Great x 3 Grandmother: Adele Vermandois Countess Anjou
Great x 1 Grandmother: Ermengarde Blanche Ingelger Duchess Burgundy
Great x 2 Grandmother: Hildegarde Sundgau Countess Anjou
Father: Fulk "Young" King Jerusalem
Great x 4 Grandfather: Aumary Reginarids
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Reginarids
Great x 2 Grandfather: Aumary Reginarids
Great x 1 Grandfather: Simon Montfort
Great x 2 Grandmother: Bertrade Unknown
GrandMother: Bertrade Montfort Queen Consort France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "Fearless" Normandy I Duke Normandy 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Normandy Archbishop of Rouen
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gunnora Countess Ponthieu
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Normandy 2nd Count Évreux
Great x 3 Grandmother: Herleva Countess Évreux
Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnès of Normandy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramon Borrell Count of Barcelona
Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide aka Godehildis Ramon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger I of Carcasonne
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ermesinde of Carcassonne
GrandFather: Baldwin II King Jerusalem
Mother: Melisende Queen of Jerusalem