Adam Murimuth's Continuation and Robert of Avesbury’s 'The Wonderful Deeds of King Edward III'
This volume brings together two of the most important contemporary chronicles for the reign of Edward III and the opening phases of the Hundred Years’ War. Written in Latin by English clerical observers, these texts provide a vivid and authoritative window into the political, diplomatic, and military history of fourteenth-century England and its continental ambitions. Adam Murimuth Continuatio's Chronicarum continues an earlier chronicle into the mid-fourteenth century, offering concise but valuable notices on royal policy, foreign relations, and ecclesiastical affairs. Its annalistic structure makes it especially useful for establishing chronology and tracing the development of events year by year. Complementing it, Robert of Avesbury’s De gestis mirabilibus regis Edwardi tertii is a rich documentary chronicle preserving letters, treaties, and official records alongside narrative passages. It is an indispensable source for understanding Edward III’s claim to the French crown, the conduct of war, and the mechanisms of medieval diplomacy. Together, these works offer scholars, students, and enthusiasts a reliable and unembellished account of a transformative period in English and European history. Essential for anyone interested in medieval chronicles, the Hundred Years’ War, or the reign of Edward III.
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In October 1729 William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet was born to [his father] James Johnstone 3rd Baronet (age 32) and [his mother] Barbara Murray.
In October 1729 William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet and Frances Pulteney (age 14) were married.
On 7th July 1764 William Pulteney 1st Earl Bath (age 80) died. Earl Bath extinct. His estates were inherited by [his wife] Frances Pulteney (age 49) nad her husband William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet (age 34).
On 26th December 1766 [his daughter] Henrietta Laura Johnstone aka Pulteney 1st Countess Bath was born to William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet (age 37) and [his wife] Frances Pulteney (age 51).
On 10th December 1772 [his father] James Johnstone 3rd Baronet (age 75) died. His son [his brother] James (age 46) succeeded 4th Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
In 1791 [his brother] James Johnstone 4th Baronet (age 64) was elected MP Weymouth and Melcombe Regis which seat he held until his death in 1794. His brother William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet (age 61) had requested the sitting MP Thomas Tyrwhitt aka Tyrwhitt-Jones 1st Baronet (age 25) to stand down forcing a by-election which James won.
On 3rd September 1794 [his brother] James Johnstone 4th Baronet (age 68) died. His brother William (age 64) succeeded 5th Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries. [his wife] Frances Pulteney (age 79) by marriage Lady Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
On 30th May 1805 William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet (age 75) died intestate in Bath House. His nephew John succeeded 6th Baronet Johnstone of Westerhall in Dumfries.
On 14th July 1808 [his former wife] Frances Pulteney (age 93) died.
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Johnstone of Westerhall, Dumfriesshire
GrandFather: William Johnstone 2nd Baronet
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Bannatyne of Corehouse in Lanarkshire
Great x 1 Grandmother: Maragaret Bannatyne
Father: James Johnstone 3rd Baronet
William Johnstone aka Pulteney 5th Baronet
GrandFather: Alexander Murray 4th Lord Elibank 
Mother: Barbara Murray