Douglas richardson s most popular book is plantagenet ancestry. Plantagenet ancestry treats all known descents, both legitimate and illegitimate, for seventeenthcentury colonists from geoffrey plantagenet, count of anjou died 1151, founder of the plantagenet dynasty which ruled england from 1154 to 1485. But to view this tree, a viewer has to be a member of, which has a monetary cost. Perhaps, at the time when surnames were first used, a family took. This was about 18% of all the recorded douglasss in the usa. The plantagenet family name was found in the uk in 1891. Plantagenet ancestry by richardson, douglas, 2004, genealogical pub. In 1891 there were 569 douglass families living in durham. Genealogy chart, family genealogy, genealogy research, european history, british history, royal family trees, english royal family tree, family tree book, tudor nancy bracken atchley ancestry the grandmother of the european royals victoria had 9 children and 42 grandchildren and is the grandmother of most of modern europes. Nov 22, 2016 i note that you are working from plantagenet ancestry and magna carta ancestry. A classic work on royal ancestry, this unusual book gives the lineages of all the known ancestors of elizabeth plantagenet 14651503, including both legitimate and illegitimate ancestors, numbering altogether over 7,000. This database is part of a series called the plantagenet roll of the blood royal which traces the descendants of edward iii, king of england 1277. This was 100% of all the recorded plantagenet s in the uk. A study in colonial and medieval families by richardson, douglas, everingham, kimball g.
The information contained in it is current however, just to be safe check for a later revision to this edition author douglas richardson is thorough and complete. This was about 35% of all the recorded douglass s in the uk. The plantagenets as a dynasty do not fare well in this tally. Plantagenet ancestry a study in colonial and medieval families 2nd edition 2011. First, there are multiple editions of these works it is important to realize that there were occasional changes from the 2004 editions to the 2011 editions. Douglas richardson has 18 books on goodreads with 227 ratings. He married at le mans, maine 17 june 1128 maud of england. Clan douglas is an ancient clan or noble house from the scottish lowlands taking their name from douglas in lanarkshire, their leaders gained vast territories throughout the borders, angus, lothian, moray, and also in france and sweden. Douglas richardsons most popular book is plantagenet ancestry. Gent geoffrey plantagenet george heir hertfordshire hiswidow hiswife index soc isabel jane joan katherine kent king edward king edward iii king. This was 100% of all the recorded plantagenets in the uk. The rivalry between the house of plantagenet s two cadet branches of york and lancaster brought about the wars of the roses, a decadeslong fight for the english succession, culminating in the battle of bosworth field in 1485, when the reign of the plantagenets and the english middle ages both met their end with the death of king richard iii. Research plantagenet in the surnames forums on, the new genforum.
The most douglass families were found in the usa in 1880. It has been superseded by douglas richardsons plantagenet ancestry. The plantagenets documents a delicious period in english. A classic work on royal ancestry, this unusual book gives the lineages of all the known ancestors of elizabeth plantagenet 14651503, including both legitimate. Geoffrey plantagenet nicknamed le bel, count of anjou and maine, knt. This dynasty was founded by geoffrey plantagenet died 1151, count of anjou. The names of women have been provided with a crossreference to the. The following alphabetized list includes the names of the seventeenthcentury immigrants whose plantagenet ancestry is the subject of this book, together with several immigrants after 1701 who have been incidentally noted in the text or a footnote. History of the douglas family the origins of the douglas family are lost in the mists of time. A study in colonial and medieval families, kimball g. English kings from the houses of lancaster and york questions raised over queens ancestry after dna test on richard iiis cousins todays theme is queens in honour of the white queen starting tonight on bbc stars max irons as edward iv and rebecca ferguson as elizabeth woodville, the white queen and. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
The plantagenet ancestry of king edward iii and queen philippa. This book is a must have for genealogical research into ancient royal lines. Plantagenet ancestry of seventeenthcentury colonists. List of colonial immigrants the following alphabetized list includes the names of the seventeenthcentury immigrants whose plantagenet ancestry is the subject of this book, together with several immigrants after 1701 who have been incidentally noted in the text or a footnote. Full text of the plantagenet roll of the blood royal, being. Faris and douglas richardson, this book is naturally similar to its predecessor, plantagenet ancestry of seventeenthcentury colonists. Durham had the highest population of douglass families in 1891. He married at le mans, maine 17 june 1128 maud of england, empress of almain. This book documents lines of descent for approximately 190 seventeenthcentury north american colonists from the plantagenet dynasty that ruled england from 1154 to 1485. The same pedigree file, but with pictures, has been submitted to ancestry. The present volume is an expanded revised version of david fariss plantagenet ancestry of seventeenthcentury colonists. Full text of the plantagenet roll of the blood royal.
Plantagenet ancestry of seventeenthcentury colonists the descent from the later plantagenet kings of england, henry iii, edward i, edward ii, and edward iii, of emigrants from england and wales to the north american colonies before 1701 by faris, david and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A study in medieval and colonial families by douglas richardson kimball g. The remainder of the database contains the descendents of the people last named in the tables laid out in order of primogeniture. Feb 01, 2015 genealogy chart, family genealogy, genealogy research, european history, british history, royal family trees, english royal family tree, family tree book, tudor nancy bracken atchley ancestry the grandmother of the european royals victoria had 9 children and 42 grandchildren and is the grandmother of most of modern europes. Richardsons plantagenet ancestry 2004 colonial american immigrants. Richardsons plantagenet ancestry 2004 colonial american.
Plantagenet ancestry also features scores of remarkable discoveries that are certain to change the ancestry charts of many living americans. A study in colonial and medieval families, 2nd edition, 2011. Taking their name from douglas in lanarkshire, their leaders gained vast territories throughout the borders, angus, lothian, moray, and also in france and sweden. British historian dan jones has produced a rollicking, compelling book about a rollicking. Plantagenet ancestry seventeenth century colonists descent. London had the highest population of plantagenet families in 1891. The family is one of the most ennobled in the united kingdom and has held numerous titles. There is no finer work available, no better compilation of plantagenet ancestry on the market. Everingham, editor has been published may 2004 by genealogical publishing company, inc.
This massive reference records the ancestral lines of descent for about 190 17thcentury american colonists of the plantagenets, who ruled medieval england beginning with geoffrey plantagenet d. You can see how plantagenet families moved over time by selecting different census years. Douglas the clan and the family, a genealogy record. In 1840 there were 199 douglass families living in new york. Richardson has a list of 205 colonial immigrants with plantagenet. New colonial immigrants are likewise included in the work, linking still more seventeenthcentury immigrants to the kings of england, making it as uptodate and comprehensive as possible. It is said that in the margin, about onethird into the book of clan douglas, volume iii, are written the words. A study in colonial and medieval families, also published by genealogical publishing company. The origins of the douglas family are lost in the mists of time. New york had the highest population of douglass families in 1840. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Presentation researching your scottish relatives and royal connections by melvyn douglass, fsa scot, at houston, texas on 14 may 2015 for bear creek genealogical society resource links home page scottishcouncil americanpeerage investigations contact about. Buy a cheap copy of the plantagenet ancestry, being tables. A study in colonial and medieval families royal ancestry first edition.
Richard plantagenet of england abt 1247 westminster, middlesex, england 29 aug 1250 managed by david douglass maud plantagenet deu 1163 surrey, england abt 1212 managed by lindsay tyrie edith plantagenet windsor 1162 bampton, cumberland, england 1189. This site is a launchpad for additions and corrections to the recent book plantagenet ancestry. The book has been compiled for three basic audiences. Search 144 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. This book provides detailed information about descents from the plantagenet kings of england for over 185 individuals who emigrated from the british isles to the. About plantagenet ancestry of seventeenthcentury colonists this book is no longer in print. Under the plantagenets, england was transformed from a colony, often governed from abroad and considered less significant than other european monarchies, into a sophisticated, politically engaged and independent kingdom. This was about 35% of all the recorded douglasss in the uk. The name plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses.
A study in colonial and medieval families by richardson, douglas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clan douglas is an ancient clan or noble house from the scottish lowlands. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Royal ancestry publications home of the author of magna. The family is one of the most ennobled in the united kingdom. Desc descendant of king devon died duke duke of brittany earl eleanor elizabeth essex fitz france genealogist n. This book provides detailed information about descents from the plantagenet kings of. The plantagenets held the english throne from 1154, with the accession of henry ii, until 1485, when richard iii died. The ancestral tables are divided geographically, english lines predominating, with lesser numbers of scottish, irish. Books by douglas richardson author of plantagenet ancestry. This was about 18% of all the recorded douglass s in the usa. Plantagenet ancestry download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. He specializes in the genealogy of medieval english gentry families and english royalty. This book provides detailed information about descents from the plantagenet kings of england for ove.
The douglass family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. House of plantagenet family tree from king henry iii 1216 1272 to edward v 1483 including the houses of lancaster and york. Full text of the plantagenet roll of the blood royal, being a complete table of all the descendants now living of edward iii. Second, both works were superseded by his royal ancestry publications which greatly expanded richardsons. Click download or read online button to get plantagenet ancestry book now. Lines are traced out in descendency tables until about the middle of the 19th century. I note that you are working from plantagenet ancestry and magna carta ancestry. Richardson has a list of 205 colonial immigrants with plantagenet ancestry assembled in the report, colonial immigrants. Richardsons plantagenet ancestry 2004 colonial american immigrants objective to ensure gateway profiles to royal ancestors are as well sourced as we can do method use douglas richardsons book plantagenet ancestry as a cited source for the lines covered. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.