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The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Paternal Family Tree: Ashburnham
In 1677 [his father] John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham (age 20) and [his mother] Bridget Vaughan Baroness Ashburnham were married at Westminster Abbey [Map]. They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On 13th March 1687 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham was born to [his father] John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham (age 31) and [his mother] Bridget Vaughan Baroness Ashburnham.
In 1689 [his father] John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham (age 32) was created 1st Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. [his mother] Bridget Vaughan Baroness Ashburnham by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex.
On 5th November 1702 William Stanley 9th Earl of Derby (age 47) died. On His brother James (age 38) succeeded 10th Earl Derby. Baron Strange Knockin abeyant between his two daughters [his future wife] Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey (age 15) and Elizabeth Stanley. On the death of Elizabeth Stanley in 1714 the abeyance was terminated in favour of Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey.
In 1705 [his brother] William Ashburnham 2nd Baron Ashburnham (age 25) and [his sister-in-law] Catherine Taylor were married.
On 21st May 1706 John Annesley 4th Earl Anglesey (age 30) and [his future wife] Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey (age 19) were married. She by marriage Countess Anglesey. She the daughter of William Stanley 9th Earl of Derby and [his future mother-in-law] Elizabeth Butler Countess Derby (age 46). He the son of James Annesley 2nd Earl Anglesey and Elizabeth Manners Countess Anglesey.
In 1710 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 22) was elected MP Hastings.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 21st January 1710 [his father] John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham (age 54) died at Southampton Street, Bloomsbury Square. His son [his brother] William (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. [his sister-in-law] Catherine Taylor by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex.
On 16th June 1710 [his brother] William Ashburnham 2nd Baron Ashburnham (age 31) died of smallpox at Ashburnham. His brother John (age 23) succeeded 3rd Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex.
On 21st October 1710 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 23) and Mary Butler Baroness Ashburnham were married. She by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. She the daughter of James Butler 2nd Duke Ormonde (age 45) and Mary Somerset Duchess Ormonde (age 46).
In 1713 [his wife] Mary Butler Baroness Ashburnham died.
In 1714 Elizabeth Stanley died. In 1714 Her sister [his future wife] Henrietta (age 27) abeyance terminated 4th Baroness Strange Knockin.
On 24th July 1714 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 27) and Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey (age 27) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. She the daughter of William Stanley 9th Earl of Derby and Elizabeth Butler Countess Derby (age 54). They were half sixth cousins.
Around 1716 [his daughter] Henrietta Ashburnham 5th Baroness Strange Knockin was born to John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 28) and [his wife] Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey (age 29).
On 26th June 1718 [his wife] Henrietta Stanley Countess Anglesey (age 31) died. Her daughter [his daughter] Henrietta (age 2) succeeded 5th Baroness Strange Knockin.
Before 30th October 1724 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 37) and Jemima Grey Countess Ashburham (age 25) were married. She by marriage Baroness Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex. She the daughter of Henry Grey 1st Duke Kent (age 53) and Jemima Crew Marchioness Kent (age 49).
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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On 30th October 1724 [his son] John Ashburnham 2nd Earl Ashburnham was born to John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 37) and [his wife] Jemima Grey Countess Ashburham (age 25). He married 25th June 1756 Elizabeth Crowley Countess Ashburham and had issue.
On 14th May 1730 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 43) was created 1st Earl Ashburham. [his wife] Jemima Grey Countess Ashburham (age 31) by marriage Countess Ashburham.
On 7th July 1731 [his wife] Jemima Grey Countess Ashburham (age 32) died.
In 1732 [his daughter] Henrietta Ashburnham 5th Baroness Strange Knockin (age 16) died. Her great uncle James (age 67) succeeded 6th Baron Strange Knockin.
On 10th March 1737 John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham (age 49) died. He was buried at St Peter's Church, Ashburnham [Map]. His son John (age 12) succeeded 2nd Earl Ashburham, 4th Baron Ashburnham of Ashburnham in Sussex
Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 16 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 22 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 17 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 25 Grand Son of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Ashburnham
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Ashburnham
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Ashburnham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Beaumont of Coleorton in Leicestershire 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Beaumont 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Saunders
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Beaumont 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Farnham
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Farnham
GrandFather: William Ashburnham 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Father: John Ashburnham 1st Baron Ashburnham 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Paulett
Great x 3 Grandfather: Amias Paulett
Great x 4 Grandmother: Philippa Pollard 
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Paulett
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Paulett 1st Baron Paulett 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Norreys 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Norreys 1st Baron Norreys of Rycote 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Fiennes 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Norreys 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Williams 1st Baron Williams
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margery Williams Baroness Norreys Rycote 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margery Wentworth 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Elizabeth Paulett 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ken Baroness Poulett
John Ashburnham 1st Earl Ashburnham 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Vaughan of Bredwardine 
10 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Vaughan 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Vaughan 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Vaughan of Dunraven and Tealstone 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
GrandFather: Charles Vaughan of Porthamal 14 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Mother: Bridget Vaughan Baroness Ashburnham 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Knollys 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Knollys
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Troutbeck
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Knollys
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lettice Peniston
Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Knollys 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Carey 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Carey 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Spencer 
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Carey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Boleyn 1st Earl Wiltshire and Ormonde 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Boleyn 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howard Countess of Wiltshire and Ormonde 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandMother: Frances Knollys 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Vaughan of Porthcawl 11 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Vaughan 12 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Rowland Vaughan of Porthamel in Brecknockshire 13 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Vaughan 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England