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On 23rd May 1794 Edward Ayshford Sanford was born to [his father] William Sanford (age 22).
Before 1818 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and Henrietta Langham were married. They had issue five sons, of which two predeceased him, and two daughters.
In 1818 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford was born to Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 23) and [his wife] Henrietta Langham. He married (1) 1857 Sarah Ellen Seymour and had issue (2) 1874 Sarah Elizabeth Harriet Hervey, daughter of Bishop Arthur Hervey.
In 1830 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 35) was elected MP Somerset which seat he held until 1832.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1832 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 37) was elected MP Somerset West which seat he held until 1841.
On 30th April 1833 [his father] William Sanford (age 61) 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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On 21st June 1841 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 47) and Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 49) were married. She the daughter of Charles Stanhope 3rd Earl of Harrington and Jane Fleming Countess Harrington.
On 3rd March 1851 [his brother-in-law] Charles Stanhope 4th Earl of Harrington (age 70) died. His brother [his brother-in-law] Leicester (age 66) succeeded 5th Earl Harrington, 5th Viscount Petersham, 5th Baron Harrington. Elizabeth Green Countess Harrington (age 42) by marriage Countess Harrington.
On 25th November 1853 [his wife] Caroline Anne Stanhope (age 62) died.
In 1857 [his son] William Ayshford Sanford (age 39) and [his daughter-in-law] Sarah Ellen Seymour were married.
On 1st December 1871 Edward Ayshford Sanford (age 77) died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sanford
GrandFather: John Sanford
Father: William Sanford