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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
In or before 1671 Edward Shippen (age 31) and Elizabeth Lybrand were married.
On 28th February 1679 [his son] Joseph Shippen was born to Edward Shippen (age 40) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lybrand.
In 1688 [his wife] Elizabeth Lybrand died.
On 4th September 1689 Edward Shippen (age 50) and Rebecca Howard were married.
In 1701 Edward Shippen (age 62) was appointed Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by William Penn (age 56).
In 1702 Edward Shippen (age 63) was elected Mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the first elected mayor of Philadelphia.
On 26th February 1704 or 26th February 1705 [his wife] Rebecca Howard died.
In 1706 Edward Shippen (age 67) and Esther Wilcox were married.
On 2nd October 1712 Edward Shippen (age 73) died.
On 7th August 1724 [his former wife] Esther Wilcox died.