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29 Generations from King William 1 the Conqueror to
Kenneth Henry Dewhurst
I regularly share with my friend Ken Dewhurst my latest discoveries with my family history. He has often responded with a "throw away line" that his Grandmother said she had traced their family back to "William the Conqueror and 1066". The sad thing is that the family threw out all her boxes of research after she died in 1981.
I was intrigued so decided to spend some time researching and I found that there are in fact 29 generations between King William I and Ken. My research has not been extensive but I did achieve my goal to trace the generations back and I have added a few diversions for interest. Quite an impressive heritage Ken!
King William 1 the Conqueror (1028-1087), known as Duke of Normandy from 1035 and reigned as the 1st Norman King of England 1066-1087.
At the start of 1066 England was ruled by King Edward the Confessor. By the end of the year a Norman, William the Conqueror was King after defeating Edward’s successor King Harold 11 at the Battle of Hastings. Many Historians view 1066 as the start of Medieval England. The Domesday Book was written in 1066.
King William 1 (1028-1087) married Matilda of Flanders (1031 – 1083) in 1051 and they had at least 9 children including King William 11 (1056-1100) the King of England and King Henry 1 (1068-1135) the King of England.
Generation 1:
King William 11 (1056-1100) was King of England 1087-1100. He did not marry. He died after being struck by an arrow while hunting. His brother Henry became King of England.
King William 11 (1056-1100) was King of England 1087-1100. He did not marry. He died after being struck by an arrow while hunting. His brother Henry became King of England.
Generation 2:
King Henry 1 of England (1068-1135), known as Henry Beauclerc married Matilda of Scotland (1080-1118) in 1100.
King Henry 1 of England (1068-1135), known as Henry Beauclerc married Matilda of Scotland (1080-1118) in 1100.
They had about 4 children including Empress Matilda (1102-1167) and King Henry 1 had lots of illegitimate children. King Henry 1 had a second marriage in 1121 to Adeliza of Louvian but without issue.
Generation 3:
Empress Matilda (1102-1167) married 1 - Henry V (1086-1125) in 1114. He was King of Italy 1098-1125, King of Germany 1099-1125, Holy Roman Emperor 1111-1125.
Empress Matilda (1102-1167) married 1 - Henry V (1086-1125) in 1114. He was King of Italy 1098-1125, King of Germany 1099-1125, Holy Roman Emperor 1111-1125.
Interesting to note up Empress Matilda’s line from Henry V to Henry IV to Henry 111:
Henry V’s father was Henry IV (1050-1106). He was King of Germany 1053-1105, Holy Roman Emperor 1056-1105 and King of Italy 1056-1105.
Henry IV (1050-1106) married 1 - Bertha of Savoy (?-1087) in 1066. They had 3 children including Henry V. After Bertha of Savoy died in 1087, Henry IV married 2 – Eupraxia of Kiev in 1089 but divorced in 1095.
Henry IV’s father was Henry 111 (1017-1056). Was King of Germany 1028-1056, King of Italy 1039-1056, King of Burgundy 1039-1056, Holy Roman Emperor 1046-1056.
Henry 111 married 1- Gunhilda of Denmark (?-1038) in 1036. Henry 111 married 2- Agnes of Poitou (1025-1077) in 1043. Agnes of Poitou was Queen Consort of Germany 1043-1056 and Empress Consort of Holy Roman Empire 1046-1056. Henry 111 and Agnes of Poitou had 5 children including Henry IV.
After Henry V’s death in 1125, Matilda married 2 - Geoffrey V Count of Anjou (? - 1151)in 1128. They had 3 children including King Henry 11.
Generation 4:
King Henry 11 of England (1133-1189) was known as Henry Curtmantle. He reigned as King Henry 11 1154-1189.
King Henry 11 of England (1133-1189) was known as Henry Curtmantle. He reigned as King Henry 11 1154-1189.
King Henry 11 married Eleanor of Aquitane (1137-1204) in 1152. They had 10 children including King Richard 1 (1157-1199), and King John (1166-1216).
Generation 5:
King Richard 1 (1157-1199), also known as King Richard 1 the Lionheart reigned 1189-1199. (He had an illegitimate son, mother not known). After King Richard 1 the Lionheart died, his brother King John (1166-1216) was crowned.
King Richard 1 (1157-1199), also known as King Richard 1 the Lionheart reigned 1189-1199. (He had an illegitimate son, mother not known). After King Richard 1 the Lionheart died, his brother King John (1166-1216) was crowned.
Generation 6:
King John (1166-1216) also known as John Lackland and became Lord of Ireland 1177-1216 and King of England 1199-1216. Magna Carta was signed on 15 June 1215 between King John and 25 rebellious barons. It inspired notions of individual liberty in the charters of the English colonies in North America and later the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
King John (1166-1216) also known as John Lackland and became Lord of Ireland 1177-1216 and King of England 1199-1216. Magna Carta was signed on 15 June 1215 between King John and 25 rebellious barons. It inspired notions of individual liberty in the charters of the English colonies in North America and later the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
King John married Isabella FitzRobert, Countess of Gloucester 29 August 1189 in Marlborough Castle, England, but that marriage was annulled in 1199. He married Isabella, Countess of Angouleme in 1200. John and Isabella had 8 children including King Henry 111.
Generation 7:
King Henry 111 (1207-1272) reigned 1216-1272.
King Henry 111 (1207-1272) reigned 1216-1272.
He married Eleanor of Provence (1223-1257) in 1235. King Henry was 28 and Eleanor was 12. They had 5 children 1239-1253, including King Edward 1 of England (17 June 1239-7 July 1307).
Generation 8:
King Edward 1 of England (17 June 1239-7 July 1307) was known as Edward Longshanks. He reigned as King (1272-1307).
King Edward 1 of England (17 June 1239-7 July 1307) was known as Edward Longshanks. He reigned as King (1272-1307).
King Edward 1 married Eleanor of Castile (1241-1290). They had 15 children including King Edward 11 (1284-1327).
Generation 9:
King Edward 11 of England (1284-1327) was Lord of Ireland.
Generation 9:
King Edward 11 of England (1284-1327) was Lord of Ireland.
King Edward 11 married Princess Isabella of France (1295-1358). They had 4 children including King Edward 111 (1312-1377).
It is interesting to note that Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329.
The Battle of Bannockburn June 1314 was a Scottish victory against King Edward 11 of England. Also Berwick in 1318, but King Edward 11 refused to renounce his claim to the overlordship of Scotland. 1320 Robert was declared rightful Monarch of Scotland. In 1327 the English deposed King Edward 11 in favour of his son King Edward 111 and peace was concluded between Scotland and England with the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton, at which King Edward 111 renounced all claims to sovereignty over Scotland.
Generation 10:
King Edward 111 of England (1312-1377) married Philippa d’ Avesnes, Queen Consort of Hainault (1311-1369).
King Edward 111 of England (1312-1377) married Philippa d’ Avesnes, Queen Consort of Hainault (1311-1369).
They had 9 children including - their first born Edward (15 June 1330-8 June 1376), known as the Black Prince, but he died before his father, King Edward 111, so his son Richard 11 took up the Crown.
Generation 11:
King Richard 11 (1376–1400), son of Edward, the Black Prince (1330-1376), was also known as Richard of Bordeaux. Richard was aged 10 years when he became King of England from 1377 until he was disposed in 1399. His successor was King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), son of Prince John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster.
King Richard 11 (1376–1400), son of Edward, the Black Prince (1330-1376), was also known as Richard of Bordeaux. Richard was aged 10 years when he became King of England from 1377 until he was disposed in 1399. His successor was King Henry IV of England (1367-1413), son of Prince John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster.
Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet (1340-1399) was the third of 5 sons.
Generation 12:
It is worth noting that Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet had 3 marriages and in his down line were many Kings.
It is worth noting that Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet had 3 marriages and in his down line were many Kings.
Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet married 1 - Blanche of Lancaster (1345-1369) in 1359 and they had 7 children including King Henry IV (1367-1413), with King Henry V and King Henry VI in later generations.
King Henry IV (1367-1413) married 1 - Mary de Bohun (1369-1394) 27 July 1380 and they had 7 children including Henry V (1387-1422). King Henry IV (1367-1413) married 2 – Jeanne d’Evreux (1370-1437) on 7 February 1403.
King Henry V of England (1387-1422) married Princess Catherine De Valois of France (1401-1437) on 2 June 1420.
They had 1 child King Henry VI (1421-1471).
Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet married 2 - Constance of Castile (1345-1394) in 1371 and they had 2 children.
We need to follow down the 3rd marriage with Katherine de Roet.
Prince John of Gaunt Plantagenet (6 March 1340-3 Feb 1399), known as Duke of Lancaster married 3 - Katherine (Swynford) de Roet (25 Nov 1350-10 May 1403) in 1396.
Katherine de Roet had previously married Hugh Swynford and had 3 children.
Katherine had been the Duke’s lover for many years before their marriage in 1396. Their descendants were members of the Beaufort family. The Beaufort surname reflects the castle and manor at Beaufort in France. The Beaufort children were declared legitimate twice by parliament during the reign of King Richard 11 of England in 1390 and 1397. Even though they were grandchildren of King Edward 111 and next in line of succession after their father’s legitimate children by his first two wives, the Beauforts were barred from succession to the throne by their half- brother Henry 1V (1367-1413.
Prince John of Gaunt and Katherine had 4 illegitimate children before their marriage in 1396, including John Fairborn De Beaufort (1373-16 March 1410) and Joan de Beaufort (1375-1440).
We will take a look at John Fairborn De Beaufort as he had King James 1, King James 11 and King James 111 down line to him.
John Fairborn De Beaufort (1373-16 March 1410) was the 1st of the 4 illegitimate children of John & Katherine. He married Margaret De Holland (1371-1439) 28 Sept 1397 and had 6 children including Joan De Beaufort (1406-1445).
Joan De Beaufort (1406 – 1445) married 1 - King James 1 of Scotland (1394-1437) on 2 February 1424. They had 8 children including James 11 (1430-1460). King James 1 reigned as King of Scotland (1406-1437).
Joan De Beaufort (1406-1445) married 2 – Sir James (the Black Knight of Lorne) Stewart (1383-1451) in 1437 and had another 3 children.
King James 11, King of Scotland (known as The Fiery Face) married 1- Marie Von Guelders (1432-1463). They had 6 children including King James 111 (1451-1488).
King James 11 married 2 – Margaret De Denmark (1456-1486).
King James 111 (1451-1488) married 1 – Cecily Plantagenet (1469-1507) and married 2 – Margaret De Denmark).
It is interesting to follow the next 4 generations down from King James 111.
We have King James IV (1473-1513) who reigned 1488-1513.
And King James V (1512-1542) who reigned 1513-1542.
His daughter Queen Mary of Scots (1542-1587) was just 6 days old when she took the Throne. She reigned 1542-1567 and was beheaded in 1587. In 1567 she abdicated to her son King James VI and I (1566-1625).
King James V1 and I (1566-1625) was known as King James VI when he reigned as King of Scotland from 1567-1625.
He was known as King James 1 and King of England and Ireland 1603-1625.
This King James I (1566-1625) was responsible for the Authorised King James Bible.
Back to our generations from William the Conqueror to Dewhurst.
Generation 13:
Joan de Beaufort (1375-13 Nov 1440) married 1 – Robert De Ferrers (1372-1396) 30 Sept 1390 and they had 2 children.
Joan de Beaufort (1375-13 Nov 1440) married 1 – Robert De Ferrers (1372-1396) 30 Sept 1390 and they had 2 children.
Joan de Beaufort (1375-13 Nov 1440) married 2 - Ralphe de Neville (1364-1425) 29 Nov 1396. They had 13 children including Edward (Sir) Neville (1417-18 Oct 1476).
Generation 14:
Edward (Sir) Neville (1412-1476) 3rd Baron Abergavenny married 1 – Elizabeth (Lady) de Beauchamp (1415-1448) and had 6 children including George Neville (1440-20 Sept 1492).
Edward (Sir) Neville (1412-1476) 3rd Baron Abergavenny married 1 – Elizabeth (Lady) de Beauchamp (1415-1448) and had 6 children including George Neville (1440-20 Sept 1492).
Sir Edward Neville married 2 – Catherine Howard (1414-1478) 15 October 1448 and had 1 child, George Neville.
Generation 15: George Neville (1440-1492) 4th Baron Abergavenny married 1 – Margaret Fenn and No2 - Elizabeth ?. Between them they had 7 children including George Neville (1469-13 June 1535).
Generation 16:
George Neville (1469-1535) 5th Baron Abergavenny had 4 wives – Joan Fitz Alan, Margaret Brent, Mary Stafford, Mary Brooke. They had 10 children between them.
George Neville (1469-1535) 5th Baron Abergavenny had 4 wives – Joan Fitz Alan, Margaret Brent, Mary Stafford, Mary Brooke. They had 10 children between them.
George Neville and Mary Stafford had Ursula Neville (1522-1575).
Generation 17:
Ursula Neville (1522-1575) married Sir Warham St Leger (1525-1597). They had 5 sons and 4 daughters. They had Dorothy Jane St.Leger (1586-1650).
Ursula Neville (1522-1575) married Sir Warham St Leger (1525-1597). They had 5 sons and 4 daughters. They had Dorothy Jane St.Leger (1586-1650).
Generation 18:
Dorothy Jane St.Leger (1586-1650) married Col William Kingmill (born 1596). They had Mary Kingsmill (1634-1733).
Dorothy Jane St.Leger (1586-1650) married Col William Kingmill (born 1596). They had Mary Kingsmill (1634-1733).
Generation 19:
Mary Kingsmill (1634-1733) married Right Rev Ulysses Burgh. They had 8 children including Thomas (Col MP) de Burgh (1670-10 Dec 1730).
Mary Kingsmill (1634-1733) married Right Rev Ulysses Burgh. They had 8 children including Thomas (Col MP) de Burgh (1670-10 Dec 1730).
Generation 20:
Thomas (Col MP) de Burgh (1670-1730) married 1 – Mary Burgh and married 2 – Catherine Burgh. Thomas and Mary had Catherine de Burgh (1724-1797).
Thomas (Col MP) de Burgh (1670-1730) married 1 – Mary Burgh and married 2 – Catherine Burgh. Thomas and Mary had Catherine de Burgh (1724-1797).
Generation 21:
Catherine de Burgh (1724-1797) married Rev John Alcock and they had John Dormer (Lt Col) Alcock (1750-20 Jan 1797).
Catherine de Burgh (1724-1797) married Rev John Alcock and they had John Dormer (Lt Col) Alcock (1750-20 Jan 1797).
Generation 22:
John Dormer Alcock (1750-1797) married Henrietta Ashe and had Frances Susanna Alcock (1770-1822).
John Dormer Alcock (1750-1797) married Henrietta Ashe and had Frances Susanna Alcock (1770-1822).
Generation 23:
Frances Susanna Alcock (1770-1822) married Dr John Mongan MD and they had Frances Susanna Mongan (1794-?).
Frances Susanna Alcock (1770-1822) married Dr John Mongan MD and they had Frances Susanna Mongan (1794-?).
Generation 24: Frances Susanna Mongan (1794 - ?) married Rev Thomas Carpenter Carr (1785-1850). They had Sophia Mary Carr (1821-27 Nov 1875).
Generation 25:
Sophia Mary Carr (1821-1875) married Richard Davies Ireland (27 Oct 1815-11 Jan 1877). They had 11 children including Edmund Arthur (Ned) Ireland (15 Oct 1859-14 June 1922).
Sophia Mary Carr (1821-1875) married Richard Davies Ireland (27 Oct 1815-11 Jan 1877). They had 11 children including Edmund Arthur (Ned) Ireland (15 Oct 1859-14 June 1922).
Generation 26:
Edmund Arthur Ireland (1859-1922) married Emily Lawton (1863-1947) in 1882. They had 5 children including Hilda Jane Ireland (1886-1981).
Edmund Arthur Ireland (1859-1922) married Emily Lawton (1863-1947) in 1882. They had 5 children including Hilda Jane Ireland (1886-1981).
Generation 27:
Hilda Jane Ireland (1886-1981) married Reginald Benson Harris (1888-1963) in 1911. They had 2 children - Hilda May Harris (1912-?) and Reginald Harris.
Hilda Jane Ireland (1886-1981) married Reginald Benson Harris (1888-1963) in 1911. They had 2 children - Hilda May Harris (1912-?) and Reginald Harris.
Generation 28:
Hilda May Harris (1912-16 March 2007) married Henry Dewhurst. They had 4 children - Kenneth Henry Dewhurst (b 1934), Ian Gilbert Dewhurst, Joan Dewhurst and Helen Dewhurst.
Hilda May Harris (1912-16 March 2007) married Henry Dewhurst. They had 4 children - Kenneth Henry Dewhurst (b 1934), Ian Gilbert Dewhurst, Joan Dewhurst and Helen Dewhurst.
Generation 29:
Kenneth Henry Dewhurst (born 15 Dec 1934) married Joyce Rogers (3 Oct 32-2 May 2016) on 22 February 1964. They adopted Robert Kenneth Dewhurst (17 July 1969 - Oct 1995) and Leanne Joy Dewhurst (11 September 1971 – 9 January 2014).
If you have any comments, corrections or additions to make, please contact the author, Joy Olney by email: joyolney@gmail.com.
Kenneth Henry Dewhurst (born 15 Dec 1934) married Joyce Rogers (3 Oct 32-2 May 2016) on 22 February 1964. They adopted Robert Kenneth Dewhurst (17 July 1969 - Oct 1995) and Leanne Joy Dewhurst (11 September 1971 – 9 January 2014).
Now for some family photos!
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| King William 1 of England, the Conqueror (1028-1087) |
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| 1st Generation. King William 11 of England (1056-1135). His brother Henry inherited the Crown. |
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| 2nd Generation. King Henry 1 of England (1068-1135). |
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| 3rd Generation. Empress Matilda (1102-1167) married Henry V (1086-1125), King of Italy, Germany & Holy Roman Emperor. Matilda had 3 children including King Henry 11. |
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| 4th Generation. King Henry 11 of England (1133-1189) |
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| 5th Generation. King Richard 1, Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) After Richard died, his brother King John took the Crown. |
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| 6th Generation. King John of England (1166-1216). He signed Magna Carta on 15 June 1215. |
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| 7th Generation. King Henry 111 of England (1207-1272) |
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| 8th Generation. King Edward 1 of England (1239-1307) |
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| 9th Generation. King Edward 11 of England (1284-1327) |
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| 10th Generation. King Edward 111 of England (1312-1377). Known as the Black Prince but died before his father so his son Richard 11 took the Crown. |
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| 11th Generation. King Richard 11 (1376-1400). Richard was 10 when he became King of England. |
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| King Richard 11's successor was King Henry IV (1367-1413). Son of Prince John of Gaunt (1340-1399), 3rd of King Richard's 5 sons. |
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| 12th Generation. Prince John of Gaunt Plantagent (1340-1399). 3rd son of King Richard 11. Married No.3 Katherine de Roet 91350-1403). Prince John had 3 wives with Kings Henry IV, Henry V and Henry VI descendants. |
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| 13th Generation. Joan de Beaufort (1375-1440) married Ralphe de Neville. Joan de Beaufort's brother John Fairborn de Beaufort (1373-1410) had some interesting descendants which included Kings James 1, James 11 and James 111 of Scotland. |
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| James 1 King of Scotland (1394-1437) |
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| James 11 King of Scotland, known as The Fiery Face (1430-1460) |
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| James 111 King of Scotland (1451-1488) |
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| Sir James (the Black Knight of Lorne) Stewart (1383-1451) |
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| Queen Mary of Scots (1542-1587). Mary was 6 days old when she took the Throne Her father was King James V (1512-1542). Mary abdicated to her son King James VI and I. Mary was beheaded in 1587. |
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| King James VI of Scotland and King James I of England (1566-1625). Son of Queen Mary of Scots (1542-1587) |
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| Raby Castle, built by John Neville 14th century in County of Durham. Cecily Neville, mother of Kings Edward IV and Richard III was born at Raby Castle. Raby Castle was taken into Royal custody 1569. |
