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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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On 28th April 1860 [his father] James Forsyth (age 32) and Eliza Hastie (age 26) were married.
On 7th November 1868 [his father] James Forsyth (age 40) and [his mother] Annie Hardie (age 29) were married.
2nd April 1871. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[his father] James Forsyth (age 43). 43. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 32). 32.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 7). Son. 7. Scholar.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
William Adam Forsyth. Son. 8. Scholar.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 66. No occupation.
Mary Blackall. Servant. 16.
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In 1873 William Adam Forsyth was born to [his father] James Forsyth (age 45) and [his mother] Annie Hardie (age 34).
1881. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[his father] James Forsyth (age 53). 53. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 42). 42.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 17). Son. 17. Sculptor.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Dressmaker.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 12). Daughter. 13. Scholar.
William Adam Forsyth (age 8). Son. 8. Scholar.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 6). Son. 6. Scholar.
[his sister] Annie Fosyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 77. No occupation.
Adam Forsyth. Nephew.
Adelaide Stansell. 21. Servant
Fanny Dann. Servant.
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1891. Census. Ednam House
[his father] James Forsyth (age 63). 63. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 52). 52.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 27). Son. 27. Sculptor.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 25). Daughter. 25. Dressmaker.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 22). Daughter. 23. Scholar.
William Adam Forsyth (age 18). Son. 18. Pupil Architect.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 16). Son. 16. Pupil Artist.
[his sister] Annie Fosyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Scholar.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 13). Daughter. 13.
Emma Harrison Servant. 16. General Domestic Servant.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 86. Living on own means.
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1901. Census. 110 Goldhurst Terrace
[his father] James Forsyth (age 73).73. Sculptor.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 37). Son. 37. Sculptor.
William Adam Forsyth (age 28). Son. 28. Architect.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 26). Son. 26. Stained Glass Artist.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 23). Daughter. 23.
Charlie Naylor. Visitor. 26. Techer of Dancing School
Martha Watkins. 20. General Domestic Servant.
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On 21st January 1902 [his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 38) and Cecilia Naylor (age 26) were married at All Saints Church in the presence of William Adam Forsyth (age 29) and [his father] James Forsyth (age 74). He the son of James Forsyth and Eliza Hastie.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 10th May 1920. Probate for [his father] James Forsyth of Ednam House. Executors William Adam Forsyth (age 47) Architect and [his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 45) Artist. Effects £7969 14s 4d.
Mother: Annie Hardie