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Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Dawes
Before 3rd May 1663 [his father] John Dawes 1st Baronet (age 19) and [his mother] Christian Hawkins were married without the permission of her guardian Andrew Riccard (age 59). Some sources refer to her as Christian Lyons, some Lygons.
In 1671 [his father] John Dawes 1st Baronet (age 27) died. His son [his brother] Robert (age 1) succeeded 2nd Baronet Dawes of Putney.
On 12th September 1671 William Dawes was born to [his father] John Dawes 1st Baronet and [his mother] Christian Hawkins.
In 1690 [his brother] Robert Dawes 2nd Baronet (age 20) died. His brother William (age 18) succeeded 3rd Baronet Dawes of Putney.
On 1st December 1692 William Dawes (age 21) and Francis Cole d'Arcy (age 19) were married at St Edmund King and Martyr Church.
In or after 1693 [his son] Darcy Dawes 4th Baronet was born to Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet (age 21) and [his wife] Francis Cole d'Arcy (age 20). The date based on that of his parent's marriage on 1st December 1692. He married in or before 1726 Sarah Roundell Lady Dawes and had issue.
In 1705 [his wife] Francis Cole d'Arcy (age 32) died.
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 1708 William Dawes (age 36) was appointed Bishop of Chester.
On 17th July 1712, the St Ann's Church, Manchester [Map] was consecrated by the Bishop of Chester (age 40) and was dedicated to Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary's mother, which was a compliment both to the founder Ann Mosley (age 47), and to the reigning monarch, Queen Anne.
Before 1713 [his step-father] Anthony Deane (age 79) and [his mother] Christian Hawkins were married.
In 1714 Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet (age 42) was appointed Archbishop of York.
On 5th December 1716 [his son-in-law] William Milner 1st Baronet (age 20) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Dawes Lady Milner were married. She the daughter of Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet (age 45) and [his former wife] Francis Cole d'Arcy.
On 30th April 1718 Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet (age 46) died. His son Darcy (age 25) succeeded 4th Baronet Dawes of Putney.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Dawes Lady Milner was born to Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet and Francis Cole d'Arcy. She married 5th December 1716 William Milner 1st Baronet and had issue.
Father: John Dawes 1st Baronet 
Archbishop William Dawes 3rd Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: Father Hawkins
GrandFather: Sibling Hawkins
Mother: Christian Hawkins