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: Waterhouse
On 4th November 1872 [his father] Charles Waterhouse (age 19) and [his mother] Mary Ann Ford (age 22) were married at Glossop, Derbyshire [Map]. The witnesses were James Garratt and Robert Winterbottom.
In March 1877 Joseph Waterhouse was born to [his father] Charles Waterhouse (age 24) and [his mother] Mary Ann Ford (age 27) at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
On 12th August 1877 Joseph Waterhouse was baptised at St Matthew's Church, Hayfield [Map].
5th April 1891. Census. Upper Heys, Hayfield.
[his father] Charles Waterhouse (age 38). Head. 37. Married. Labourer Stone Quarry. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his mother] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 41). 41. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Joseph Waterhouse (age 14). Son. 13. Stone Quarryman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 11. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John Wm Waterhouse. Son. Cattleman. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Esther Waterhouse. Daughter. 5. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his brother] Charles Waterhouse. Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
Charles Waterhouse. Son. 6 Months. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
31st March 1901. Census. Matley Moor, Little Hayfield.
[his father] Charles Waterhouse (age 48). Head. 47. Married. Farmer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
[his mother] Mary Ann Waterhouse (age 51). 50. Married. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
James Waterhouse. Son. 27.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Joseph Waterhouse (age 24). Son. 23.? Labourer. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
Alice Waterhouse. Daughter. 21. Born at Chinley, Derbyshire [Map].
John W Waterhouse. Son. 18. Scholar. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
[his brother] Charles Waterhouse (age 10). Son. 10. Born at Hayfield, Derbyshire [Map].
In 1902 [his father] Charles Waterhouse (age 49) died.
On 25th July 1908 Joseph Waterhouse (age 31) and Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 30) were married at Glossop.
In 1909 [his son] Joseph Waterhouse was born to Joseph Waterhouse (age 31) and [his wife] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 31).
In 1917 Joseph Waterhouse (age 39) and [his wife] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 39) were living at Clough Lane, Little Hayfield with their son [his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 8).
On 12th April 1917 Joseph Waterhouse (age 40) was killed in action whilst serving with the Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 10 C 10 D and 11 A. He left his widow [his wife] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 39) and their son [his son] Joseph Waterhouse (age 8).
Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough
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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In December 1935 [his former wife] Martha Elizabeth Hadfield (age 58) died.
Hayfield War Memorial [Map]. Side 4:
Richardson Harold R,
Smith George
Towler Herbert
Wardle William
[his brother] Waterhouse Charles
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.
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Waterhouse
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Waterhouse
GrandFather: Charles Waterhouse
Father: Charles Waterhouse
GrandFather: Peter Ford
Mother: Mary Ann Ford