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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.
Paternal Family Tree: Palk
In or before 1714 [his father] Walter Palk (age 27) and [his mother] Frances Abraham were married.
On or before 16th December 1717 Robert Palk 1st Baronet was born to [his father] Walter Palk (age 31) and [his mother] Frances Abraham at Lower Headborough Fram, Ashburton. He was baptised on 16th December 1717 at the Old Mission House, Ashburton.
In 1739 [his father] Walter Palk (age 53) died.
On 7th February 1761 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 43) and Anne van Sittart Lady Palk were married.
Around 1764 [his daughter] Anne Palk Lady Wrey was born to Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 46) and [his wife] Anne van Sittart Lady Palk at Madras aka Chennai, India. She married (1) 14th March 1786 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet, son of Bourchier Wrey 6th Baronet and Ellen Thresher Lady Wrey, and had issue.
On 6th March 1766 [his son] Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet was born to Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 48) and [his wife] Anne van Sittart Lady Palk. He married (1) 15th May 1792 Dorothy Elizabeth Vaughan, daughter of Wilmot Vaughan 1st Earl Lisburne and Dorothy Shafto Countess Lisburne, and had issue.
In 1767 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 49) was elected MP Ashburton.
In 1768 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 50) was elected MP Wareham which seat he held until 1774.
In 1774 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 56) was elected MP Ashburton which seat he held until 1787.
All About History Books
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.
On 19th June 1782 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 64) was created 1st Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon. [his wife] Anne van Sittart Lady Palk by marriage Lady Palk of Haldon House in Devon.
On 14th March 1786 [his son-in-law] Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet (age 29) and [his daughter] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall.
In 1788 [his wife] Anne van Sittart Lady Palk died. She was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock.
On 5th September 1791 [his daughter] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (age 27) died.
On 16th September 1791 [his daughter] Anne Palk Lady Wrey (deceased) was buried at St Peter's Church, Tawstock [Map]. Sacred to the Memory of ANNE The Lady of Sir [his former son-in-law] BOURCHIER WREY (age 34) Baronet, and Daughter of Sir ROBERT PALK (age 73) Baronet, of Haldon House in this County who died the 5th day of September 1791, Aged 27 Years, leaving three infant children. Her Heart was pure and her manners unaffected. Her constant study was to know her Duty, and her greatest pleasure to discharge it, An affectionate Wife, a tender Parent, gentle, friendly, and benevolent. Taken from the World in the Prime of Years by a severe and lingering illness. She submitted to the will of Heaven with patient Resignation. Learn from her example that Virtue Is the loveliest ornament of Beauty!
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Anne Palk Lady Wrey: Around 1764 she was born to Robert Palk 1st Baronet and Anne van Sittart Lady Palk at Madras aka Chennai, India. On 14th March 1786 Bourchier Wrey 7th Baronet and she were married. She by marriage Lady Wrey of Trebitch in Cornwall. On 5th September 1791 Anne Palk Lady Wrey died.
On 15th May 1792 [his son] Lawrence Palk 2nd Baronet (age 26) and [his daughter-in-law] Dorothy Elizabeth Vaughan (age 28) were married. She the daughter of Wilmot Vaughan 1st Earl Lisburne (age 64) and Dorothy Shafto Countess Lisburne (age 59).
On 29th April 1798 Robert Palk 1st Baronet (age 80) died at Haldon House, Devon. He was buried at St Michael's Church, Dunchideock. His son Lawrence (age 32) succeeded 2nd Baronet Palk of Haldon House in Devon.