The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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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.
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.
Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans
Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.
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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.
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