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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: Chetwynd
In or before 1560 [his father] John Chetwynd of Ingestre in Staffordshire (age 33) and [his mother] Margery Middlemore were married.
Around 1560 Walter Chetwynd was born to [his father] John Chetwynd of Ingestre in Staffordshire (age 33) and [his mother] Margery Middlemore.
In 1579 Edward Unton (age 23) and [his future wife] Katherine Hastings (age 22) were married. There were no children from the marriage. She the daughter of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon (age 39) and [his future mother-in-law] Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. He the son of Edward Unton (age 45) and Anne Seymour Countess of Warwick (age 41). They were half fifth cousin once removed.
In 1584 Walter Chetwynd (age 24) was elected MP Newcastle under Lyme. He was re-elected in 1586, 1604 and 1614.
On 15th April 1592 [his father] John Chetwynd of Ingestre in Staffordshire (age 66) died.
On or after 10th January 1594, the date of the settlement, Walter Chetwynd (age 34) and Mary Mullins (age 34) were married.
In 1598 [his son] Walter Chetwynd was born to Walter Chetwynd (age 38) and [his wife] Mary Mullins (age 38). He married 2nd July 1632 Frances Hesilrige and had issue.
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 1599 [his son] Thomas Chetwynd was born to Walter Chetwynd (age 39) and [his wife] Mary Mullins (age 39).
Around 1600 [his daughter] Mary Chetwynd was born to Walter Chetwynd (age 40) and [his wife] Mary Mullins (age 40). She married 1636 George Digby and had issue.
On or after 13th April 1605, the date of the licence, Walter Chetwynd (age 45) and Katherine Hastings (age 48) were married. She the daughter of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. They were fifth cousin once removed.
In 1613 Walter Chetwynd (age 53) commissioned the building of Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire. The house was built in red brick on the site of an earlier manor house
On 2nd July 1632 [his son] Walter Chetwynd (age 34) and [his daughter-in-law] Frances Hesilrige (age 17) were married at St Dunstan's in the West, Fleet Street [Map].
Around 1636 [his son-in-law] George Digby (age 56) and [his daughter] Mary Chetwynd (age 36) were married. The difference in their ages was 20 years.
After 1637 [his daughter] Mary Chetwynd (deceased) died.
On 25th May 1638 [his wife] Katherine Hastings (age 81) died.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 31st May 1638 Walter Chetwynd (age 78) died. His son Walter Chetwynd (age 40) inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.
After 31st May 1638. Monument to Walter Chetwynd (deceased) at St Mary the Virgin Church, Ingestre [Map]. Left side. The inscription refers to his first wife [his wife] Mary Mullins (age 78) and their sons [his son] Walter Chetwynd (age 40) and [his son] Thomas Chetwynd (age 39), and their daughter [his daughter] Mary Chetwynd who married [his former son-in-law] George Digby, and to his second wife [his former wife] Katherine Hastings (deceased), daughter of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon, who married first Edward Unton
Right side. Walter Chetwynd.
Left side below. Katherine Hastings, wife of Edward Unton and Walter Chetwynd.
Walter Chetwynd: In 1598 he was born to Walter Chetwynd and Mary Mullins. On 2nd July 1632 Walter Chetwynd and Frances Hesilrige were married at St Dunstan's in the West, Fleet Street [Map]. On 31st May 1638 Walter Chetwynd died. His son Walter Chetwynd inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire. On 19th April 1669 Walter Chetwynd died. His son Walter Chetwynd inherited Ingestre Hall, Staffordshire.
Katherine Hastings: Around 1557 she was born to George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. In 1579 Edward Unton and she were married. There were no children from the marriage. She the daughter of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. He the son of Edward Unton and Anne Seymour Countess of Warwick. They were half fifth cousin once removed. On or after 13th April 1605, the date of the licence, Walter Chetwynd and she were married. She the daughter of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. They were fifth cousin once removed. On 25th May 1638 Katherine Hastings died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 15 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 21 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 16 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 17 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 22 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Chetwynd
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Chetwynd
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Cheywynd
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Egerton of Wrinehill 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Egerton
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Egerton
GrandFather: Thomas Chetwynd of Ingestre, Staffordshire 10 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Ferrers 
6 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Ferrers 7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Hastings 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Ferrers 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Stanley 
11 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Stanley 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Hanford
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers 9 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harpur of Rushall 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Harpur
Great x 2 Grandmother: Dorothy Harpur
Father: John Chetwynd of Ingestre in Staffordshire 11 x Great Grand Son of
Walter Chetwynd 12 x Great Grand Son of
GrandFather: Robert Middlemore of Edgbaston in Warwickshire
Mother: Margery Middlemore