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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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William Myddelton 2nd Baronet 1603-1661

Paternal Family Tree: Middleton

In 1585 [his father] Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet [aged 25] and Anne Collins were married.

In 1598 Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet [aged 38] and Elizabeth Olmstead were married. She the step-daughter of his brother Thomas Myddelton of Chirk [aged 48] who had married her mother Jane aka Elizabeth Danvers [aged 55]. They had fifteen children, of whom only three sons and four daughters appear to have survived their father.

On 10th April 1603 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet was born to Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet [aged 43] and Elizabeth Olmstead.

In 1630 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 26] was elected MP Denbigh.

On 10th December 1631 [his father] Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet [aged 71] died. His son William [aged 28] succeeded 2nd Baronet Myddelton of Ruthin in Denbighshire.

Around 1633 [his son] Hugh Myddelton 3rd Baronet was born to William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 29] and [his future wife] Eleanor Harries aka Harris.

In or before 1637 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 33] and Eleanor Harries aka Harris were married.

Around 1637 [his daughter] Rebecca Myddelton was born to William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 33] and [his wife] Eleanor Harries aka Harris. She married 5th December 1661 George Bingham 2nd Baronet, son of Henry Bingham 1st Baronet, and had issue.

In 1647 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 43] was elected MP Denbigh.

Before 1661 William Myddelton 2nd Baronet [aged 57] died. His son Hugh [aged 27] succeeded 3rd Baronet Myddelton of Ruthin in Denbighshire.

Royal Descendants of William Myddelton 2nd Baronet 1603-1661
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

Diana Spencer Princess Wales [2]

Ancestors of William Myddelton 2nd Baronet 1603-1661

Great x 2 Grandfather: David Myddelton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Fulke Myddelton of Llansannan

Grandfather: Richard Myddelton

Father: Hugh Myddelton 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Dryhurst of Denbigh

Grandmother: Jane Dryhurst

William Myddelton 2nd Baronet

Grandfather: John Olmstead of Ingatestone in Essex

Mother: Elizabeth Olmstead

Grandmother: Jane aka Elizabeth Danvers