Paternal Family Tree: Vesey
John Vesey 1st was born to [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet and [his mother] Mary Muschamp. Coefficient of inbreeding 3.12%.
On 13th July 1698 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
On 12th June 1713 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 45) was appointed Bishop of Killaloe.
In 1714 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 46) was elected Bishop of Ossory in which position he remained for life.
In 1727 John Vesey 1st was elected MP Newtownards which seat he held until 1750.
Before 6th August 1730 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 62) and [his mother] Mary Muschamp (age 55) were married. They were first cousins.
On 6th August 1730 [his father] Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet (age 62) died. He was buried at St Anne's Church, Dublin. His son John succeeded 2nd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
Before 1735 John Vesey 1st and Elizabeth Brownlow were married.
Around 1735 [his son] Thomas Vesey 1st Viscount Vesci was born to John Vesey 1st and [his wife] Elizabeth Brownlow. He married 24th April 1769 Selina Elizabeth Brooke Viscountess Vesci, daughter of Arthur Brooke 1st Baronet and Margaret Fortescue, and had issue.
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 1746 [his mother] Mary Muschamp (age 71) died.
In 1750 John Vesey 1st was created 1st Baron Knapton
In 1761 John Vesey 1st died. His son Thomas (age 26) succeeded 2nd Baron Knapton, 3rd Baronet Vesey of Abbeyleix.
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Vesey
Great x 1 Grandfather: Rector Thomas Vesey
GrandFather: Archbishop John Vesey
Father: Bishop Thomas Vesey 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Agmondisham Muschamp
GrandMother: Anne Muschamp
Great x 1 Grandfather: Colonel Agmondisham Muschamp
GrandFather: Denny Muschamp
Mother: Mary Muschamp