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Paternal Family Tree: Eversfield
Before 15th September 1683 [his father] Nicholas Eversfield of Charlton Court, Sussex (age 37) and [his mother] Elizabeth Gildridge were married.
On 15th September 1683 Charles Eversfield was born to [his father] Nicholas Eversfield of Charlton Court, Sussex (age 37) and [his mother] Elizabeth Gildridge.
In 1684 [his father] Nicholas Eversfield of Charlton Court, Sussex (age 38) died.
On 21st July 1702 Charles Eversfield (age 18) and Mary Duncombe were married at St Paul's Cathedral [Map].
In 1705 Charles Eversfield (age 21) was elected MP Horsham which seat he held until 1710 when he was returned for Sussex and Horsham and chose to sit for Sussex.
In 1708 [his son] Charles Eversfield 2nd Baronet was born to Charles Eversfield (age 24) and [his wife] Mary Duncombe.
In 1710 Charles Eversfield (age 26) was elected MP Sussex which seat he held until 1715.
On or after 4th February 1712 Robert Jenkinson 3rd Baronet (age 26) and [his future wife] Henrietta Scarborough Lady Jenkinson (age 17) were married. She by marriage Lady Jenkinson of Walcot in Oxfordshire and of Hawkesbury in Gloucestershire.
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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On 12th June 1721 Charles Eversfield (age 37) was elected MP Horsham which seat he held until 1741.
On 9th August 1731 Charles Eversfield (age 47) and Henrietta Scarborough Lady Jenkinson (age 36) were married. She the widow of Robert Jenkinson 3rd Baronet.
On 10th June 1735 [his son-in-law] James Markwick of Catsfield and [his daughter] Mary Eversfield were married at Eastbourne.
In 1741 Charles Eversfield (age 57) was elected MP Steyning which seat he held until 1747 when he chose not to stand.
On 17th January 1749 Charles Eversfield (age 65) died.
In 1760 [his former wife] Henrietta Scarborough Lady Jenkinson (age 65) died.
[his daughter] Mary Eversfield was born to Charles Eversfield and Mary Duncombe. She married 10th June 1735 James Markwick of Catsfield and had issue.
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Eversfield of Grove, Hastings
Great x 1 Grandfather: Nicholas Eversfield of The Grove, Hollington
GrandFather: John Eversfield
GrandFather: Nicholas Gildridge of Eastbourne, Sussex
Mother: Elizabeth Gildridge