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 14th January 1890 [his father] John Roebuck (age 29) and [his mother] Emma Marsh (age 29) were married.
On 23rd September 1896 Albert Roebuck was born to [his father] John Roebuck (age 35) and [his mother] Emma Marsh (age 35).
On 19th October 1896 Albert Roebuck was baptised at St Matthew's Church, Hayfield [Map]. His abode is shown as Bank Vale, Hayfield [Map].
In 1899 [his father] John Roebuck (age 38) and Anne m Roebuck (age 28) were married. His first wife [his mother] Emma Marsh (age 38), who he married on 14th January 1890, appears to have died before 1899. In the Census of 1911 it is stated they, John and Anne, have been married twelve years which suggests they were married in 1899? Which would suggest his children Mary Emma, John William and Albert Roebuck (age 2) were born to Emma Marsh.
31st March 1901. Census. Bank Vale, Hayfield [Map].
[his father] John Roebuck (age 40). Head. 40. Married. Labourer at Paper Mills. Born Chapel-en-le-Frith.
Anne Roebuck (age 30). Wife. 30. Married. Born Barnsley, Yorkshire.
Albert Roebuck (age 4). Son. 5.
2nd April 1911. Census. Bank Vale, Hayfield [Map].
[his father] John Roebuck (age 50). Head. 50. Married. Labourer.
Anne Roebuck (age 40). Wife. 34. Married. [Note. Age of 34? Possibly 40?]
Albert Roebuck (age 14). Son. 14.
On 21st March 1918 Albert Roebuck (age 21) was killed in action. He was serving with the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) 2nd/7th Bn Service Number: 19234. Possibly during the Battle of St. Quentin at the commencement of the German Spring Offensive. He is buried, or commemorated at the Arras Memorial Bay 7.
Hayfield War Memorial [Map]. Side 4:
Richardson Harold R,
Roebuck Albert
Smith George
Towler Herbert
Wardle William
Waterhouse Fred. Second cousin of Charles Waterhouse ie same great-grandfather William Waterhouse.
Waterhouse Joe. Eldest brother of Charles Waterhouse above.
Waterhouse Willie, Wogan Edward, Woolley James S, Handford Joseph N.