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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Paternal Family Tree: Killgrew
In or before 1634 [his father] Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall (age 40) and [his mother] Mary Lucas (age 33) were married.
Around 1634 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet was born to [his father] Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall (age 41) and [his mother] Mary Lucas (age 34).
Before 1648 [his mother] Mary Lucas (age 47) died.
Samuel Pepys' Diary. 9th May 1660. Up very early, writing a letter to the King, as from the two Generals of the fleet, in answer to his letter to them, wherein my Lord do give most humble thanks for his gracious letter and declaration; and promises all duty and obedience to him. This letter was carried this morning to [his father] Sir Peter Killigrew (age 67)1, who came hither this morning early to bring an order from the Lords' House to my Lord, giving him power to write an answer to the King. This morning my Lord St. John (age 61) and other persons of honour were here to see my Lord, and so away to Flushing [Map]. After they were gone my Lord and I to write letters to London, which we sent by Mr. Cook, who was very desirous to go because of seeing my wife before she went out of town. As we were sitting down to dinner, in comes Noble with a letter from the House of Lords to my Lord, to desire him to provide ships to transport the Commissioners to the King, which are expected here this week. He brought us certain news that the King was proclaimed yesterday with great pomp, and brought down one of the Proclamations, with great joy to us all; for which God be praised. After dinner to ninepins and lost 5s. This morning came Mr. Saunderson (age 74)2, that writ the story of the King, hither, who is going over to the King. He calls me cozen and seems a very knowing man. After supper to bed betimes, leaving my Lord talking in the Coach with the Captain.
Note 1. Sir Peter Killigrew, Knight, of Arwenack, Cornwall, was known as "Peter the Post", from the alacrity with which he despatched "like wild fire" all the messages and other commissions entrusted to him in the King's (age 29) cause. His son Peter (age 26), who succeeded his uncle as second baronet in 1665, was M.P. for Camelford in 1660.
Note 2. Afterwards Sir William Sanderson, gentleman of the chamber, author of the "History of Mary Queen of Scots, James I., and Charles I". His wife, Dame Bridget (age 56), was mother of the maids.
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Before 12th June 1660 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet (age 26) was elected MP Camelford. The election was declared void on 12 Jun 1660.
In or before 1664 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet (age 29) and Frances Twysden (age 23) were married.
In 1664 [his son] George Killigrew was born to Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet (age 30) and [his wife] Frances Twysden (age 23).
In 1665 [his uncle] William Killigrew 1st Baronet died. His nephew Peter (age 31) succeeded 2nd Baronet Killigrew of Arwennick in Cornwall.
In 1668 [his father] Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall (age 75) died.
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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In 1673 John Tregagle of Trevorder and Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet (age 39) were appointed Joint Receivers General of the Duchy of Cornwall for life.
On 20th March 1688 [his son] George Killigrew (age 24) was killed in a duel or a tavern brawl.
On 8th January 1705 Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet (age 71) died. Baronet Killigrew of Arwennick in Cornwall extinct.
In April 1711 [his former wife] Frances Twysden (age 70) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 18 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 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 5 Grand Son of King Edward IV of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 15 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Killigrew 
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Killigrew IV
GrandFather: John V Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall
Father: Peter "The Post" Killigrew of Arwenack in Cornwall 4 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Powdering 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Monke of Potheridge Devon
Great x 2 Grandfather: Anthony Monck of Potheridge Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Arthur Plantagenet 1st Viscount Lisle 
Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Frances Plantagenet Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Grey Viscountess Lisle 
6 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Monck 2 x Great Grand Son of
GrandMother: Dorothy Monck 3 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Smith
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Smith of Exeter
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Muttleberry of Jordans in Somerset
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Muttleberry
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Smith
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Walker of Exeter
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Walker
Peter Killigrew 2nd Baronet 5 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Lucas 
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lucas
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Lucas
GrandFather: Thomas Lucas
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fermor 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Fermor
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Vaux of Harrowden 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Vaux 1st Baron Vaux Harrowden
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Vaux
Mother: Mary Lucas