The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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Paternal Family Tree: Waterhouse
In 1853 Charles Waterhouse was born to [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 34) at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
On 4th November 1872 Charles Waterhouse (age 19) and Mary Ann Ford (age 22) were married at Glossop, Derbyshire [Map]. The witnesses were James Garratt and Robert Winterbottom.
In March 1877 [his son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map]. He married 25th July 1908 Martha Elizabeth Hadfield and had issue.
In 1885 [his uncle] Charles Waterhouse (age 66) died.
In December 1890 [his son] Charles Waterhouse was born to Charles Waterhouse (age 37) and [his wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 40) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 14). Son. 13. Stone Quarryman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 11. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John Wm Waterhouse. Son. Cattleman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 5. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse. Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Charles Waterhouse. Son. 6 Months. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
31st March 1901. Census. Matley Moor, Little Hayfield.
Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 24). Son. 23.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 21. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John W Waterhouse. Son. 18. Scholar. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1902 Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
2nd April 1911. Census. Birch Vale Post Office.
Charles Waterhouse. Head. 57. Married. Quarryman, Dresser. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
[his former wife] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 61). 60. Married 37 Years. Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 25. Single. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his son] Charles Waterhouse (age 20). Son. 20. Single. Machine Minder at Calico Print Works. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
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.'
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In 1918 [his former wife] Mary Ann Ford (age 68) died.
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Waterhouse
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
GrandFather: William Waterhouse
Father: Charles Waterhouse