Text this colour links to Pages. Text this colour links to Family Trees. Text this colour are links that disabled for Guests.
Place the mouse over images to see a larger image. Click on paintings to see the painter's Biography Page.
Mouse over links for a preview. Move the mouse off the painting or link to close the popup.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 28th April 1860 [his father] James Forsyth (age 32) and Eliza Hastie (age 26) were married.
On 7th November 1868 [his father] James Forsyth (age 40) and [his mother] Annie Hardie (age 29) were married.
2nd April 1871. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[his father] James Forsyth (age 43). 43. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 32). 32.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 7). Son. 7. Scholar.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
William Adam Forsyth. Son. 8. Scholar.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 66. No occupation.
Mary Blackall. Servant. 16.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
In 1873 William Adam Forsyth was born to [his father] James Forsyth (age 45) and [his mother] Annie Hardie (age 34).
1881. Census. 8 Edward Street, St Pancras.
[his father] James Forsyth (age 53). 53. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 42). 42.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 17). Son. 17. Sculptor.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Dressmaker.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 12). Daughter. 13. Scholar.
William Adam Forsyth (age 8). Son. 8. Scholar.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 6). Son. 6. Scholar.
[his sister] Annie Fosyth (age 5). Daughter. 5. Scholar.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 3). Daughter. 3.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 77. No occupation.
Adam Forsyth. Nephew.
Adelaide Stansell. 21. Servant
Fanny Dann. Servant.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
1891. Census. Ednam House
[his father] James Forsyth (age 63). 63. Sculptor.
[his mother] Annie Hardie (age 52). 52.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 27). Son. 27. Sculptor.
[his half-sister] Agnes Ellen Forsyth (age 25). Daughter. 25. Dressmaker.
[his illegitimate sister] Eliza Forsyth (age 22). Daughter. 23. Scholar.
William Adam Forsyth (age 18). Son. 18. Pupil Architect.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 16). Son. 16. Pupil Artist.
[his sister] Annie Fosyth (age 15). Daughter. 15. Scholar.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 13). Daughter. 13.
Emma Harrison Servant. 16. General Domestic Servant.
[his grandmother] Agnes m Forsyth. Mother. 86. Living on own means.
1901. Census. 110 Goldhurst Terrace
[his father] James Forsyth (age 73).73. Sculptor.
[his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 37). Son. 37. Sculptor.
William Adam Forsyth (age 28). Son. 28. Architect.
[his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 26). Son. 26. Stained Glass Artist.
[his sister] Jessie Forsyth (age 23). Daughter. 23.
Charlie Naylor. Visitor. 26. Techer of Dancing School
Martha Watkins. 20. General Domestic Servant.
Become a Member via our Buy Me a Coffee page to read more.
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.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
On 21st January 1902 [his half-brother] James Nesfield Forsyth (age 38) and Cecilia Naylor (age 26) were married at All Saints Church in the presence of William Adam Forsyth (age 29) and [his father] James Forsyth (age 74). He the son of James Forsyth and Eliza Hastie.
On 10th May 1920. Probate for [his father] James Forsyth of Ednam House. Executors William Adam Forsyth (age 47) Architect and [his brother] John Dudley Forsyth (age 45) Artist. Effects £7969 14s 4d.
Mother: Annie Hardie