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The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel Volume 2 Chapters 61-109 1342-1361

The Chronicle of Jean le Bel, Volume 2 continues one of the most important fourteenth-century accounts of the early Hundred Years’ War. Written by the Liège chronicler Jean le Bel, this vivid narrative follows the fortunes of Edward III, Jean II of France, the Black Prince, the great nobles of France and England, and the soldiers, captains and companies who shaped the conflict. This volume covers some of the most dramatic events of the period, including the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, the siege and capture of Calais, the captivity of King John, the rise of the Jacquerie, the turmoil in Paris under Étienne Marcel and Charles of Navarre, the devastation caused by the free companies, Edward III’s great campaign of 1359–1360, and the negotiations leading to the Treaty of Brétigny. Jean le Bel’s chronicle is especially valuable for its lively detail, its interest in chivalry, warfare, politics and reputation, and its influence on later chroniclers, most famously Froissart. This English translation presents the text in clear, readable British English while preserving the force and character of the original narrative. The translation includes extensive notes to help the reader better understand Jean le Bel's text. Volume 2 also includes translated appendices drawn from royal and administrative records, many from the English Record Office, which illuminate Edward III’s campaigns in Brittany, the siege and occupation of Calais, naval preparations, military finance, appointments, safe conducts and related affairs.

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John Francis Oxley 1818-

Paternal Family Tree: Oxley

In 1818 John Francis Oxley was born to Henry Oxley at Beeston, Nottinghamshire.

On 23rd March 1840 John Francis Oxley [aged 22] and Isabella Richardson [aged 20] were married. He a Cloth-dresser. Both resident at Woodhouse. His father's name Henry Oxley. He a Cloth-dresser. Her father's name William Richardson.

1841. 1841 Census Yorkshire Beeston. Beeston, Leeds.

John Francis Oxley [aged 23]. 20. Flax Mill.

[his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 21]. 20.

Isabella Richardson: On or before 30th May 1819 she was born to William Richardson. She was baptised on 30th May 1819 at Beeston, Leeds. On 23rd March 1840 John Francis Oxley and she were married. He a Cloth-dresser. Both resident at Woodhouse. His father's name Henry Oxley. He a Cloth-dresser. Her father's name William Richardson.

Around 1843 [his son] William Oxley was born to John Francis Oxley [aged 25] and [his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 23].

Around 1846 [his daughter] Martha Elizabeth Oxley was born to John Francis Oxley [aged 28] and [his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 26].

In 1848 [his son] John Oxley was born to John Francis Oxley [aged 30] and [his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 28]. He married in or before 1872 Caroline m Oxley and had issue.

30th March 1851. 1851 Census Yorkshire Leeds St Saviours Ellerby Street. 10 Ellerby Street.

John Francis Oxley [aged 33]. Head. 33.

[his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 31]. Wife. 32.

[his son] William Oxley [aged 8]. Son. 8.

[his daughter] Martha Elizabeth Oxley [aged 5]. Daughter. 5.

John Oxley [aged 3]. Son. 3.

William Oxley: Around 1843 he was born to John Francis Oxley and Isabella Richardson.

Martha Elizabeth Oxley: Around 1846 she was born to John Francis Oxley and Isabella Richardson.

On 30th July 1852 [his son] Henry Oxley was born to John Francis Oxley [aged 34] and [his wife] Isabella Richardson [aged 33] at 10 Ellerby Street. He was baptised on 26th September 1852 at St Saviour's Church, Leeds. He married 4th July 1871 Mary Hannah Bottomley and had issue.