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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.
Catherine Thomas was born to [her father] William Thomas of Folkington, Sussex and [her mother] Katherine Rose.
In or before 1668 John Eversfield of Horsham, Sussex and Catherine Thomas were married.
In 1668 [her husband] John Eversfield of Horsham, Sussex died.
John Evelyn's Diary. 3rd March 1680. I dined at my Lord Mayor's, in order to the meeting of my Lady Beckford, whose [her daughter] daughter (a rich heiress) I had recommended to my brother (age 62) of Wotton for his only [her future son-in-law] son (age 27), she being the daughter of the lady by [her former husband] Mr. Eversfield, a Sussex gentleman.
John Evelyn's Diary. 10th February 1681. I was at the wedding of my nephew, [her son-in-law] John Evelyn of Wotton (age 28), married by the Bishop of Rochester (age 56) at Westminster, in Henry VII's chapel [Map], to the [her daughter] daughter and heir of [her former husband] Mr. Eversfield, of Sussex, her portion £8,000. The solemnity was kept with a few friends only at Lady Beckford's, the lady's mother.
Note. John Evelyn of Wotton and Catherine Eversfield were married.
The London Gazette 6370. Whitehall, May 7.
His Majesty (age 64) has been pleased to order Letters Patents to pass the Great Seal for granting the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto [her future husband] Henry Fermor, of Welche alias Welckes, in the County of Sussex, and of Sevenoak in the County of Kent, Esq; [Note. The Baronetcy was created with a special remainder, in default of male issue, to Charles Eversfield 2nd Baronet (age 17) who was a first cousin twice removed of his then wife's (Catherine Thomas) first husband Thomas Eversfield of Grove, Hastings. This suggests the Baronectcy was being awarded to his wife rather than him?]
His Majesty has been pleased to confer the Honour of Knighthood on Pr. Conrad Sprengell, Member of the College of Physicians, and Fellow bf the Royal Society.
Before 3rd July 1734 [her husband] Henry Fermor 1st Baronet and Dorothy Thornycroft were married. His first wife.
Before 3rd July 1734 Henry Fermor 1st Baronet and Catherine Thomas were married. His second wife, her fourth husband.
On 3rd July 1734 [her husband] Henry Fermor 1st Baronet died. Charles Eversfield 2nd Baronet (age 26) succeeded 2nd Baronet Eversfield of Welches in Suffolk and Sevenoak in Kent. He was a first cousin twice removed of his wife's first husband [her former husband] John Eversfield of Horsham, Sussex.
[her daughter] Catherine Eversfield was born to John Eversfield of Horsham, Sussex and Catherine Thomas. She married John Evelyn of Wotton.
Thomas Beckford and Catherine Thomas were married.
Father: William Thomas of Folkington, Sussex
GrandFather: George Rose of Eastergate, Chichester
Mother: Katherine Rose