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The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

Biography of William Hay 17th Earl Erroll 1772-1819

Paternal Family Tree: Boyd

In 1749 [his father] James Hay 15th Earl Erroll (age 22) and Rebecca Covington Countess Erroll were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. He the son of [his grandfather] William Boyd 4th Earl Kilmarnock and [his grandmother] Anne Livingston Countess Kilmarnock.

In 1762 [his father] James Hay 15th Earl Erroll (age 35) and [his mother] Isabella Carr Countess Erroll were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. He the son of [his grandfather] William Boyd 4th Earl Kilmarnock and [his grandmother] Anne Livingston Countess Kilmarnock.

On 12th March 1772 William Hay 17th Earl Erroll was born to James Hay 15th Earl Erroll (age 45) and Isabella Carr Countess Erroll.

On 3rd July 1778 [his father] James Hay 15th Earl Erroll (age 52) died at Callendar House, Falkirk. His son [his brother] George (age 11) succeeded 16th Earl Erroll.

In 1792 William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 19) and Jane Bell Countess Erroll (age 21) were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. He the son of James Hay 15th Earl Erroll and Isabella Carr Countess Erroll.

Around 1794 [his daughter] Dulcibella Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 21) and [his wife] Jane Bell Countess Erroll (age 23).

In 1794 [his wife] Jane Bell Countess Erroll (age 23) died.

In 1796 William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 23) and Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 21) were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. He the son of James Hay 15th Earl Erroll and Isabella Carr Countess Erroll.

Around 1797 [his son] James Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 24) and [his wife] Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 22).

In 1798 [his brother] George Hay 16th Earl Erroll (age 31) died at Callendar House, Falkirk. His brother William (age 25) succeeded 17th Earl Erroll.

On 21st February 1801 [his son] William Hay 18th Earl Erroll was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 28) and [his wife] Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 26).

In 1803 [his daughter] Harriet Jemima Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 30) and [his wife] Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 28).

All About History Books

The 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." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.

In 1807 [his son] Samuel Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 34) and [his wife] Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 32).

On 3rd November 1808 [his mother] Isabella Carr Countess Erroll died.

In 1812 [his wife] Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll (age 37) died.

Battle of Quatre Bras

On 16th June 1815 Henry William Paget 1st Marquess Anglesey (age 47) fought and Algernon Frederick Greville (age 16) fought.

[his son] James Hay (age 18) was killed.

Fletcher Norton 3rd Baron Grantley (age 16) fought.

General Mildmay Fane (age 20) and Thomas Elmsley Croft 7th Baronet (age 16) were wounded.

In 1816 William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 43) and Harriet Somerville Countess Erroll were married. She by marriage Countess Erroll. He the son of James Hay 15th Earl Erroll and Isabella Carr Countess Erroll.

In 1817 [his son] Somerville Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 44) and [his wife] Harriet Somerville Countess Erroll.

In 1819 [his daughter] Margaret Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 46) and [his wife] Harriet Somerville Countess Erroll.

On 26th January 1819 William Hay 17th Earl Erroll (age 46) died. His son [his son] William (age 17) succeeded 18th Earl Erroll.

On 28th January 1864 [his former wife] Harriet Somerville Countess Erroll died.

[his daughter] Fanny Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll and Harriet Somerville Countess Erroll.

[his daughter] Isabella Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll and Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll.

[his daughter] Emma Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll and Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll.

[his daughter] Caroline Hay was born to William Hay 17th Earl Erroll and Alicia Eliot Countess Erroll.

Royal Ancestors of William Hay 17th Earl Erroll 1772-1819

Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 18 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of King Philip IV of France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of William Hay 17th Earl Erroll 1772-1819

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Boyd 9th Lord Boyd

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Boyd 1st Earl Kilmarnock

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Boyd 2nd Earl Kilmarnock

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Boyd 3rd Earl Kilmarnock

GrandFather: William Boyd 4th Earl Kilmarnock

Father: James Hay 15th Earl Erroll 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Livingston 2nd Earl Linlithgow 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Livingston 3rd Earl Linlithgow 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Gordon 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Alexander Livingstone 3rd Earl Callendar 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Patrick Maule 1st Earl Panmure

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Maule Countess Kinghorne and Linlithgow 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances Stanhope 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: James Livingston 5th Earl Linlithgow 4th Earl Callendar 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: James Graham 1st Marquess Montrose 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Graham 2nd Marquess Montrose 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Graham 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Douglas 7th Earl Morton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Douglas Marchioness Montrose 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Keith Countess Morton 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Anne Livingston Countess Kilmarnock 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Andrew Hay 8th Earl Erroll 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Hay 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Agnes Sinclair Countess Erroll 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Hay 12th Earl Erroll 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Hay Countess Linlithgow 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Drummond 2nd Earl Perth

Great x 3 Grandfather: James Drummond 3rd Earl Perth 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jean Ker Countess Perth 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Drummond Countess Erroll 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Gordon 2nd Marquess Huntly 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Gordon 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anna Campbell Marchioness Huntly 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

William Hay 17th Earl Erroll 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: William Carr

Mother: Isabella Carr Countess Erroll