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In or before 1642 [her father] Edward Onley and [her mother] Mrs Edward Onley were married.
In 1642 Margaret Onley was born to [her father] Edward Onley and [her mother] Mrs Edward Onley.
After 1658. Monument to Henry Vernon (deceased) and Margaret Onley (age 16) at All Saints Church, Sudbury [Map].
Henry Vernon: Henry Vernon and Muriel Vernon were married. They were fourth cousins. In 1615 he was born to Edward Vernon at Houndshill, Staffordshire. In 1658 Henry Vernon died.
Around 1660 George Vernon (age 25) and Margaret Onley (age 18) were married.
Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of Margaret Onley (age 18).
Around 1660 John Michael Wright (age 42). Portrait of Margaret Onley (age 18).
1664. Sudbury Hall, Derbyshire [Map] was commissioned around 1664 by [her husband] George Vernon (age 29) and his wife Margaret Onley (age 22). The armorial above the door in the photo below shows the Vernon Arms impaled with the Onley Arms with the date 1664. The initials being a V with a G and M below are probably Vernon, George and Margaret.
In 1675 Margaret Onley (age 33) died.
After 1675 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 40) and Dorothy Shirley (age 20) were married. They were sixth cousins.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In or after 1682 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 47) and Catherine Vernon (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 28 years. They were fourth cousin once removed.
On 13th July 1702 [her former husband] George Vernon (age 67) died.
[her son] Anna-Catherina Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.
[her son] Matilda Vernon was born to George Vernon and Margaret Onley.