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: Reade
On 2nd January 1640 [his father] John Reade 1st Baronet (age 24) and [his mother] Susanna Style Lady Reade were married.
On 5th March 1655 James Reade 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] John Reade 1st Baronet (age 39) and [his mother] Susanna Style Lady Reade. He was baptised on 10th March 1655 at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
Around 15th May 1657 [his mother] Susanna Style Lady Reade died.
On 14th May 1675 James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 20) matriculated at Trinity College, Oxford University.
On 26th January 1690 James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 34) and Love Dring Lady Reade (age 35) were married. She brought a dowry of £10,000. They had one son and five daughters.
In 1691 [his son] John Reade 3rd Baronet was born to James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 35) and [his wife] Love Dring Lady Reade (age 36).
In 1693 James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 37) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
On 3rd February 1694 [his father] John Reade 1st Baronet (age 78) died. He was buried on 6th February 1694 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]. His son James (age 38) succeeded 2nd Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. [his wife] Love Dring Lady Reade (age 39) by marriage Lady Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.
In 1700 James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 44) was appointed High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.
On 16th October 1701 James Reade 2nd Baronet (age 46) died of a fever. He was buried on 21st October 1701 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]; see monument here [Map]. His son John (age 10) succeeded 3rd Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire.
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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On 9th November 1731 [his former wife] Love Dring Lady Reade (age 76) died. She was buried on 18th November 1731 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]; see monument here [Map].
1760. St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]. Monument sculpted by John Michael Rysbrack (age 65) to James Reade 2nd Baronet and [his former wife] Love Dring Lady Reade and their son James Reade 2nd Baronet all of whom were buried at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map].
Love Dring Lady Reade: Around 1655 she was born to Robert Dring of Isleworth, Middlesex. On 26th January 1690 James Reade 2nd Baronet and she were married. She brought a dowry of £10,000. They had one son and five daughters. On 3rd February 1694 John Reade 1st Baronet died. He was buried on 6th February 1694 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]. His son James succeeded 2nd Baronet Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. She by marriage Lady Reade of Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire. On 9th November 1731 she died. She was buried on 18th November 1731 in the Brocket Chapel at St Etheldreda's Church, Hatfield [Map]; see monument here [Map].
[his daughter] Love Reade was born to James Reade 2nd Baronet and Love Dring Lady Reade. She married 6th August 1719 Thomas Winnington.
[his daughter] Anne Reade was born to James Reade 2nd Baronet and Love Dring Lady Reade. She married 5th May 1720 Robert Myddelton.
[his daughter] Dorothy Reade was born to James Reade 2nd Baronet and Love Dring Lady Reade. She married in or before 1713 Robert Dashwood, son of Robert Dashwood 1st Baronet and Penelope Chamberlayne Lady Dashwood, and had issue.
GrandFather: Thomas Reade
Father: John Reade 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Brocket
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Brocket
GrandMother: Mary Brocket
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Lytton of Knebworth
Great x 1 Grandmother: Helen Lytton
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Stile
Great x 2 Grandfather: Humphrey Style
Great x 1 Grandfather: Oliver Style
Great x 2 Grandmother: Bridget Baldry
GrandFather: Thomas Style 1st Baronet
Mother: Susanna Style Lady Reade