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: Cholmondeley
Before 1662 [his father] Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley (age 21) and [his mother] Elizabeth Cradock Viscountess Cholmondley were married. She by marriage Viscountess Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath.
In 1666 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley was born to [his father] Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley (age 26) and [his mother] Elizabeth Cradock Viscountess Cholmondley.
On 22nd May 1681 [his father] Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley (age 41) died at St James'. His son [his brother] Hugh (age 19) succeeded 2nd Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath.
In 1689 [his brother] Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley (age 27) was created 1st Baron Cholmondeley Nampwich in Cheshire.
Around 1701 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 35) and Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 21) were married.
On 2nd January 1703 [his son] George Cholmondeley 3rd Earl Cholmondeley was born to George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 37) and [his wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 23). He married 14th September 1723 Mary Walpole, daughter of Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford, and had issue.
In 1706 [his brother] Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley (age 44) was created 1st Earl Cholmondeley in Cheshire, 1st Viscount Malpas in Cheshire.
In 1708 [his brother] Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley (age 46) was appointed Comptroller of the Household.
On 18th April 1708 [his son] James Cholmondeley was born to George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 42) and [his wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 28). He married 1726 Penelope Barry, daughter of James Barry 4th Earl Barrymore and Elizabeth "Bessy" Savage Countess Barrymore.
William of Worcester's Chronicle of England
William of Worcester, born around 1415, and died around 1482 was secretary to John Fastolf, the renowned soldier of the Hundred Years War, during which time he collected documents, letters, and wrote a record of events. Following their return to England in 1440 William was witness to major events. Twice in his chronicle he uses the first person: 1. when writing about the murder of Thomas, 7th Baron Scales, in 1460, he writes '… and I saw him lying naked in the cemetery near the porch of the church of St. Mary Overie in Southwark …' and 2. describing King Edward IV's entry into London in 1461 he writes '… proclaimed that all the people themselves were to recognize and acknowledge Edward as king. I was present and heard this, and immediately went down with them into the city'. William’s Chronicle is rich in detail. It is the source of much information about the Wars of the Roses, including the term 'Diabolical Marriage' to describe the marriage of Queen Elizabeth Woodville’s brother John’s marriage to Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Norfolk, he aged twenty, she sixty-five or more, and the story about a paper crown being placed in mockery on the severed head of Richard, 3rd Duke of York.
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In 1715 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 49) was created 1st Baron Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford. [his wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 35) by marriage Baroness Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford.
In 1716 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 50) was created 1st Baron Newburgh of Newburgh in Anglesey. [his wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 36) by marriage Baroness Newburgh of Newburgh in Anglesey.
In 1721 [his wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh (age 41) died.
On 14th September 1723 [his son] George Cholmondeley 3rd Earl Cholmondeley (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Mary Walpole were married. She the daughter of Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 47). He the son of George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 57) and [his former wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh.
On 18th January 1725 [his brother] Hugh Cholmondeley 1st Earl Cholmondeley (age 63) died. His brother George (age 59) succeeded 2nd Earl Cholmondeley in Cheshire, 2nd Viscount Malpas in Cheshire, 3rd Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath, 2nd Baron Cholmondeley Nampwich in Cheshire.
In 1726 [his son] James Cholmondeley (age 17) and [his daughter-in-law] Penelope Barry (age 17) were married. She the daughter of James Barry 4th Earl Barrymore (age 59) and Elizabeth "Bessy" Savage Countess Barrymore. He the son of George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 60) and [his former wife] Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh.
On 7th May 1733 George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley (age 67) died. His son George (age 30) succeeded 3rd Earl Cholmondeley in Cheshire, 4th Viscount Cholmondeley of Kells in County Meath, 3rd Viscount Malpas in Cheshire, 3rd Baron Cholmondeley Nampwich in Cheshire, 2nd Baron Newburgh of Newburgh in Anglesey, 2nd Baron Newborough of Newborough in County Wexford.
[his son] James Cholmondeley was born to George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley and Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Cholmondeley was born to George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley and Elisabeth van Ruytenburgh Baroness Newborough and Newburgh. She married Edward Warren and had issue.
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Cholmondeley 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh "The Elder" Cholmondeley
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh "The Younger" Cholmondeley
Great x 3 Grandfather: George Dorman
Great x 2 Grandmother: Ann Dorman
GrandFather: Hugh Cholmondeley
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Holford
Father: Robert Cholmondeley 1st Viscount Cholmondeley
GrandMother: Mary Bodville
George Cholmondeley 2nd Earl Cholmondeley
GrandFather: George Cradock
Mother: Elizabeth Cradock Viscountess Cholmondley