Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Hussey
On 12th April 1649 [his father] Charles Hussey 1st Baronet (age 23) and [his mother] Elizabeth Brownlow Lady Hussey (age 19) were married at the St James' Church, Clerkenwell. They had seven sons and eight daughters.
Around 1662 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet was born to [his father] Charles Hussey 1st Baronet (age 36) and [his mother] Elizabeth Brownlow Lady Hussey (age 32).
On 2nd December 1664 [his father] Charles Hussey 1st Baronet (age 38) died. He was buried at St Vincent's Church, Caythorpe [Map]. His son [his brother] Charles succeeded 2nd Baronet Hussey of Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
Before 1672 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 32) and Sarah Langham Lady Hussey were married with whom he had six sons and four daughters although the sons would appear to have predeceased their father since he was succeeded by his cousin Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 9). She by marriage Lady Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire.
In April 1680 [his brother] Charles Hussey 2nd Baronet died. His brother Edward (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hussey of Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
Around 1687 [his daughter] Sarah Hussey was born to Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 25) and [his future wife] Charlotte Brevint. She married before 18th October 1728 Robert Cawdron.
In 1689 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 27) was elected MP Lincoln.
In 1690 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 28) was elected MP Lincoln.
Before 1695 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 32) and Charlotte Brevint were married.
Around 1695 [his son] Thomas Hussey was born to Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 33) and [his wife] Charlotte Brevint.
In 1698 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 36) was elected MP Lincoln.
On 31st May 1698 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 36) and Elizabeth de Vic were married.
In December 1701 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 39) was elected MP Lincoln.
Around 1702 [his son] Henry Hussey 4th Baronet was born to Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 40) and [his wife] Elizabeth de Vic.
In 1702 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 40) was elected MP Lincoln.
On 19th December 1706 Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet (age 67) died. His first cousin Edward (age 44) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire. His daughter Sarah Hussey (age 34) inherited Doddington Hall [Map].
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 1707 [his son] Edward Hussey 5th Baronet was born to Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 45) and [his wife] Elizabeth de Vic.
On 19th February 1725 Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet (age 63) died. His son Henry (age 23) succeeded 4th Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire, 4th Baronet Hussey of Caythorpe in Lincolnshire.
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King John of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 19 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Hussey 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hussey
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Nesfield
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Hussey 9 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Berkeley 
7 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Petronella Brooksby
Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Hussey of Honington 10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Stydolf
GrandFather: Edward Hussey 1st Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Birch
Great x 1 Grandmother: Ellen Birch
Father: Charles Hussey 1st Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Anton of Lincoln
GrandMother: Elizabeth Anton
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Tailor
Great x 1 Grandmother: Unamed Tailor m George Anton
Edward Hussey 3rd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Brownlow 
GrandFather: William Brownlow 1st Baronet
Mother: Elizabeth Brownlow Lady Hussey
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Duncombe 
GrandMother: Elizabeth Duncombe
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Bennett
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Bennett