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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Biography of Elizabeth Fountaine 1676-1733

Paternal Family Tree: Fountaine

Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Gerard

In or before 1659 [her father] Andrew Fountaine (age 25) and Theophila Stubbe (age 37) were married.

On or after 29th April 1672 [her father] Andrew Fountaine (age 39) and [her mother] Sarah Chicheley were married.

In 1676 Elizabeth Fountaine was born to [her father] Andrew Fountaine (age 43) and [her mother] Sarah Chicheley.

In or before 1706 Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 28) and Elizabeth Fountaine (age 29) were married. She brought Narford Hall to the marriage.

In 1706 [her daughter] Elizabeth Clent was born to [her husband] Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 29) and Elizabeth Fountaine (age 30). She married Captain William Price and had issue.

On 7th February 1707 [her father] Andrew Fountaine (age 74) died. His [her brother] son (age 31) inherited Narford Hall. Buried at Church of St Mary, Narford [Map].

In 1710 [her brother] Andrew Fountaine (age 34) was gravely ill at his London townhouse. Johnathan Swift wrote ... Sir Andrew's [her mother] mother and sister (age 34) are come above a hundred miles to see him before he died. I knew the mother; she is the greatest Overdo upon earth; and the sister, they say, is worse; the poor man will relapse again among them. Here was the scoundrel brother [Note. Probably brother-in-law [her husband] Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 33)] always crying in the other room till Sir Andrew was in danger; and the dog was to have all his estate if he died.

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Around 1732. William Hogarth (age 34). Conversation Piece with [her brother] Andrew Fountaine (age 56), his sister Elizabeth Fountaine (age 56), his niece [her daughter] Elizabeth Clent (age 26) and the latter's future husband, Fountaine's 'right-hand man in collecting', Captain William Price.

Elizabeth Clent: Captain William Price and she were married. She inherited Narford Hall when her mother Elizabeth Fountaine died. In 1706 she was born to Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire and Elizabeth Fountaine. On 27th July 1746 she died. Her son Brigg Price inherited Narford Hall.

Captain William Price: by 1714 Andrew Fountaine had embarked on a second grand tour with his friend Captain William Price.

In 1733 Elizabeth Fountaine (age 57) died.

On 4th September 1753 [her brother] Andrew Fountaine (age 77) died. His sister Elizabeth Fountaine inherited Narford Hall. Monument in Church of St Mary, Narford [Map].

In 1755 [her former husband] Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 78) died.

Captain William Price and [her daughter] Elizabeth Clent were married. She inherited Narford Hall when her mother Elizabeth Fountaine died.