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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin 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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Biography of Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet 1699-1746

Paternal Family Tree: Gresley

Before 2nd September 1696 Richard Oakeley of Oakeley, Shropshire and [his mother] Barbara Walcot were married.

On 2nd September 1696 [his father] William Gresley 3rd Baronet (age 34) and [his mother] Barbara Walcot were married.

Around 1699 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet was born to William Gresley 3rd Baronet (age 37) and Barbara Walcot.

On 7th November 1710 [his father] William Gresley 3rd Baronet (age 48) died. His son Thomas (age 11) succeeded 4th Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.

On 7th May 1716 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 17) matriculated at Balliol College, Oxford University.

On 5th April 1719 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 20) and Dorothy Bowyer were married at St Lawrence's Church, Biddulph.

Around 1723 [his son] Thomas Gresley 5th Baronet was born to Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 24) and [his wife] Dorothy Bowyer.

In 1723 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 24) was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire.

On 11th January 1727 [his son] Nigel Gresley 6th Baronet was born to Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 28) and [his wife] Dorothy Bowyer at Drakelow Hall, Derbyshire.

On 31st July 1736 [his wife] Dorothy Bowyer died. She was buried at St George and St Mary's Church, Church Gresley.

On 11th June 1739 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 40) and Gertrude Grammer Lady Gresley were married at Haddon Chapel - unknown where this chapel is located. She by marriage Lady Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.

In 1746 Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet (age 47) died. His son [his son] Thomas (age 23) succeeded 5th Baronet Gresley of Drakelow in Derbyshire.

Royal Ancestors of Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet 1699-1746

Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet 1699-1746

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Gresley 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Aston

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Gresley 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Walsingham

Great x 3 Grandmother: Katharine Walsingham 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Dorothy Guildford 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Gresley 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ferrers 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Ferrers 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Barbara Cockayne 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Susan Ferrers Lady Gresley 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Humphrey Bradbourne 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Bradbourne 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: Thomas Gresley 2nd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Burdett

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Burdett 1st Baronet

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Wilson

Great x 1 Grandmother: Bridgett Burdett

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Francis

Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Francis

Father: William Gresley 3rd Baronet 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Gilbert Morewood of London and Netherseale, Leicestershire

GrandMother: Frances Morewood Lady Gresley

Great x 1 Grandmother: Frances Salmon

Thomas Gresley 4th Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

GrandFather: John Walcot of Walcot in Shropshire

Mother: Barbara Walcot

GrandMother: Elizabeth Clarke