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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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Church of St James, Gawsworth is in Gawsworth, Cheshire [Map], Churches in Cheshire.
Monuments to the Richards, Thornycroft and Hammond families at the Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map].
Interior of Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map].
Exterior of Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map].
On or before 24 Jun 1578 Mary Fitton was born to Edward Fitton (age 30) and Alice Holcroft (age 38). She was baptised on 24 Jun 1578 at Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map].
In 04 Mar 1606 Edward Fitton (age 58) died. On 05 Feb 1627 Alice Holcroft (age 66) died. Monument at Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map]. The monument originally stood against the east wall, away from the north wall, with the kneeling figures of the children at each corner. Sir Edward's effigy is lost and there is no record when it was last in situ at Gawsworth. Note the remodelled head of the second son, Richard.
Alice Holcroft: In 1540 she was born to John Holcroft. In or before 1572 Edward Fitton and she were married.
In 1608 Francis Fitton died. He was buried at the Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map]. Cadaver Underneath.
Francis Fitton: he was born to Edward Fitton. In 1588 Francis Fitton and Katherine Neville Countess Northumberland were married. She the widow of Henry Percy 8th Earl of Northumberland.
On 10 May 1619 Edward Fitton 1st Baronet (age 46) died. He was buried at the Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map]. His son Edward (age 16) succeeded 2nd Baronet Fitton of Gawsworth Hall.
Originally a canopied monument what remains of the canopy is fixed to the wall.
Edward Fitton 1st Baronet: On 03 Dec 1572 he was born to Edward Fitton and Alice Holcroft. Before 1594 Edward Fitton 1st Baronet and Anne Barratt were married. On 02 Oct 1617 Edward Fitton 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Fitton of Gawsworth Hall by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland.
Edward Fitton 2nd Baronet: In 1603 he was born to Edward Fitton 1st Baronet and Anne Barratt. Before 1631 Edward Fitton 2nd Baronet and Jane Trevor were married. After 1638 Edward Fitton 2nd Baronet and Felicia Sneyd were married.
In 1643 Edward Fitton 2nd Baronet (age 40) died of consumption at the Siege of Bristol without surviving issue. He was buried at the Church of St James, Gawsworth [Map]. Baronet Fitton of Gawsworth Hall extinct.
Originally a canopied monument what remains of the canopy is fixed to the wall. His daughter Margaret Fitton who predeceased him kneeling.
Margaret Fitton: Around 1631 she was born to Edward Fitton 2nd Baronet and Jane Trevor. In 1638 Margaret Fitton died.
