Sir John Le Carter 1364-1446 was my 16th Great Grandfather. (Note: He was also a GGF to President Jimmy Carter)
Tracing My Ancestors Who Lived In The Time Of The Plantagenets November 30, 2017
quite a fascinating book, albeit the times were harsh and cruel 1154-1399
The Plantagenet Kings: Henry II 1154-1189
Richard I 1189-1199
John 1199-1216
Henry III 1216-1272
Edward I 1272-1307
Edward II 1307-1327
Edward III 1327-1377
Richard II 1377-1399
The ancestors I’ve been able to trace for the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries were my 14th-16th Great Grandparents. The number of a person’s 14th-16th Great Grandparents is absolutely astrnomical – over 250,000. I cannot put names to all of mine!! But I can identify a few so here goes.
Current Reading November 23, 2017
rotate this photo please – sorry
My current reading is pretty heavy going …….but readable enough to keep me going. Now to identify which of my ancestors lived during the turbulent reigns of the Plantagenets in the 13th and 14th centuries.
St Donat’s Castle Glamorganshire Wales October 16, 2016
Isn’t it gorgeous?
Home to some of my ancestors. History!
