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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 1796 [his step-father] Dawson Turner (age 20) and [his mother] Mary Palgrave (age 52) were married. They had eleven children, some sources say twelve, of which eight survived to adulthood. The difference in their ages was 31 years; she, unusually, being older than him.
In June 1815 [his father] William Jackson Hooker (age 29) and [his mother] Mary Palgrave (age 71) were married. They had five children. The difference in their ages was 41 years; she, unusually, being older than him.
On 30th June 1817 John Dalton Hooker was born to William Jackson Hooker (age 31) and Mary Palgrave (age 73).
In 1847 John Dalton Hooker (age 29) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1847 John Dalton Hooker (age 29) was elected President of the Royal Society.
In 1850 [his mother] Mary Palgrave died.
In 1851 John Dalton Hooker (age 33) and Frances Harriet Henslow (age 25) were married. They had seven children.
On 12th August 1865 [his father] William Jackson Hooker (age 80) died.
On 13th November 1874 [his wife] Frances Harriet Henslow (age 49) died.
Before 21st November 1874 William Jardine 7th Baronet (age 74) and [his future wife] Hyacinth Symonds Lady Jardine were married.
In 1876 John Dalton Hooker (age 58) and Hyacinth Symonds Lady Jardine were married. They had two sons.
1880. John Collier (age 29). Portrait of John Dalton Hooker (age 62).
On 14th January 1893 [his step-son] Alexander Jardine 8th Baronet (age 63) died.
On 10th December 1911 John Dalton Hooker (age 94) died.
Father: William Jackson Hooker
GrandFather: William Palgrave
Mother: Mary Palgrave