Foundations - Vol. 1, No. 5 - Contents & Abstracts
Abstracts: The First English Duchess: Isabel de Beaumont, Duchess of Lancaster (c.1318-c.1359) (Brad Verity) This article covers the life of Isabel de Beaumont, wife of Henry of Grosmont, Duke of Lancaster. Her parentage and chronology, and her limited impact on the 14th century English court, are explored, with emphasis on correcting the established account of her death. It will be shown that she did not survive, but rather predeceased, her husband. A Family of Mercers in Medieval London (Shirley Garton Straney) A fourteenth century family coordinating elements of English life, the academy, the church, the crown, land, commerce and family connections to become significant participants in London life. Ideas on the Structure and Methodologies of a Public Medieval Genealogical Database – Part 2 (Joseph Edwards) This two part article sets forth some principles and design specifications by which a public medieval genealogical database could be constructed. This is reinforced through practical and theoretical examples with explanation and justification. It is hoped that this article will act as a platform to stimulate wider debate. The FMG welcomes all correspondence on this subject. This instalment details the possible presentational formats of a public database and shows how it could be effectively administered. A Study of a Medieval Knightly Family: The Longfords of Derbyshire – Part 2 (Rosie Bevan) This is the second part of an account of the Longford family of Derbyshire, correcting the 1569 and 1611 Herald’s Visitation pedigree and enlarging on the family history. The medieval pedigree is brought forward into the 16th century with links to the modern period. Anglo-Saxon Pedigrees Annotated – Part 2 (transcribed by Michael Wood) We continue the transcript of pencil annotations from the London Library copy of Anglo-Saxon Bishops, Kings and Nobles (Searle, 1899). That work is a useful source for 10th and 11th century families, especially of non-royal lines. The notes should be read in conjunction with the introduction to part 1 of the article (Foundations (2004) 1 (4): 269-274), and with Searle’s original publication. A scanned copy of the latter is available to FMG registered users on our website. Some Internet Resources for Medieval Genealogy (Chris Phillips) Chris Phillips continues his regular feature with a focus on three academic projects that have recently made important collections of medieval English source material freely available on the Internet. |