I learned recently that I am a direct descendent of several prominent English Monarchs. Here is a list of all my ancestors in the line that goes back to William the Conquerer, in the 11th century! For each monarch, the crown icon is a link to the relevant page at britannia.com. Thanks to the Wingfield Family Society for providing much of this information. There are 29 generations represented here, which means I am the great27 grandson of King William I.

(1) William I  “the Conqueror” born 1027, crowned 1066, died 1087. with Mathilda of Flanders, begat: (2) Henry I  “Beauclerc” born 1068, crowned 1100, died 1135. with Eadgyth of Scotland, begat: (3) Empress Matilda born 1102, died 1154. with Geoffrey of Anjou, begat: (4) Henry II Plantagenet born 1133 in Le Mans, crowned 1154, died 1189 in Anjou. with Eleanor of Aquitane, begat: (5) John  “Lackland” born 1167 in Oxford, crowned 1199, died 1216 in Nottinghamshire. with Isabella of Angouleme, begat: (6) Henry III born 1207, crowned 1216, died 1272. with Eleanor Berenger of Provence, begat:

(7) Edward I  “Longshanks” born 1239, crowned 1274, died 1307. with Eleanor de Castile (daughter of Ferdinand III), begat: (8) Elizabeth Plantagenet born 1282, died 1316. with Humphrey de Bohun (Earl of Hereford and Essex), begat: (9) William de Bohun born 1312, died 1360. with Elizabeth de Badlesmere, begat: (10) Elizabeth de Bohun born ?, died 1385. with Richard Fitz-Alan, begat: (11) Elizabeth Fitz-Alan born 1369, died 1425. with Robert Gousell, begat:

(12) Elizabeth Gousell born 1401, died 1441. with Robert Wingfield, begat: (13) Henry Wingfield born 1440, died 1494. with Elizabeth Rookes, begat: (14) Robert Wingfield born 1490, died 1575. with Margery Quarles, begat: (15) Robert Wingfield born 1532, died 1580. with Elizabeth Cecil, begat: (16) John Wingfield born ?, died 1626. with Elizabeth Gresham, begat: (17) John Wingfield born ?, died 1631. with Frances Cromwell, begat: (18) John Wingfield born 1623, died 1678. with Mary Owen, begat: (19) Thomas Wingfield born 1664, died 1720. with Mary Stegal, begat: (20) John Wingfield born 1695, died 1755. with Mary “Polly” Hudson, begat: (21) Charles Wingfield, Sr born 1728, died 1803. with Rachel Joyner, begat: (22) William Wingfield born 1758, died 1836. with Mary Wingfield, begat: (23) John Hudson Wingfield born 1807, died 1885. with Lucy Hicks, begat: (24) John Hudson Wingfield born 1834, died ?. with Mary A. Thomas, begat: (25) Richard Hudson Wingfield born 1862, died 1942. with Adelia Akers, begat: (26) Roy Tazwell Wingfield born 1890, died 1962. with Annie Rachel Kindred, begat: (27) Alfred James Wingfield born 1923 in West Virginia. with Lois Virginia Marek, begat: (28) Barbara Ann Wingfield born 1949 in Baltimore. with Nathaniel Raymond League, begat: (29) Christopher Adam League born 1973 in Baltimore.

Updated 23 September 2003

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22 Sep 2003 Walter New Jersey

Hi Christopher, I can’t believe you are descendent of ‘Longshanks’—he got some bad PR in the movie Braveheart. And you’re such gentle nice fellow. I can’t prove it, but I am a descendent from classical Greek royalty. In fact Vasilaky means royal in ancient Greek. So there! PS—Great photos!

2 Feb 2004 vicki warren gidcomb tennessee

I am also a decendant of William the Conqueror through the Warren connection. Nice to hear from another cousin.

6 Feb 2004 Jake Becker Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

I’m doing a research paper for some monarchs and this was a great reference! Thank you very much for everything you do in this world. Slowly people like you will soon be shown and known.

13 May 2004 Rose DiMaggio Queens, NY

Wonder if you are related to Jerry Vasilaky from Washington Heights?

22 Sep 2004 Marylin Vallis Mt. Sinai, Suffolk County, NY

Hi Rose, Thank you for inquiring about Jerry. I am his wife. I lost Jerry five years ago. He was a wonderful human being and greatly missed. Did you know George, Peter or Johnny? I'd love to hear from you.

4 Oct 2004 Simon Young Auckland, New Zealand

Hi, Found your site on a search for Edward Longshanks. I also found out only recently that I'm descended from this king - from his son Edmund of Woodstock. Isn't it a small world! Yes, as someone else has commented, Longshanks surely got bad PR through the Braveheart movie, but also achieved a lot of administrative breakthroughs. I recommend Winston Churchill's "History of the English-Speaking People" for more info. Cheers and catch you round, Simon Young

12 Feb 2005 Dennis Davis Azusa, CA

Hi Cuz, We're 17th Cousins, two generations removed :) Our common ancestors are Robert Gousell and Elizabeth Fitz Alan. I suppose we're all related somewhere back there, but it's always fun to find a cousin on the Internet. Enjoyed your site.

18 Feb 2005 Janine Hawley Philadelphia, PA

I also descend from William the Conquerer through Robert and Elizabeth (Cecil) Wingfield's daughter Dorothy. Dorothy married Adam Claypoole (ancestor of James Claypoole one of the first settlers in Philadelphia). My grandmother is a Claypoole (Wilma (Claypoole) Hawley).

15 Apr 2005 William Lasher Anchorage,Alaska

William 1 “the conqueror” and I must be related. My first name is also Bill or William and I really like to take land from my ex lovers in court! Plus, the image on your web site looks just like me. Thanks to your web site, I will now askmy friends to call me sir or King.

21 Apr 2005 walter wherever, WV

good for you, big head

30 May 2005 Mike Oxlong Seattle, WA

Wow, that Lasher guy in Alaska is really full of himself!

21 Jun 2005 Megan Mooresville, NC

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21 Jul 2005 Lisa Oshawa,Ontario, Canada

Great site! Like you I am the descendant of monarchs 1 through 7. My line then continues through Edward II. I had to hang my head in shame when the movie "Braveheart" came out. Nice to meet a cousin!

26 Aug 2005 Rose DiMaggio Queens, Ny

Message for Marylin Vallis. I just saw your response today when I was showing my girlfriend how to do a search. I am so very sorry about Jerry. He was the sweetest boy and we were talking about him in a reunion. Hope you get in touch with me. Rose

27 Oct 2005 Rebel England

I am a Tyler and we go back to 1381. You know what we Peasants thought of Kings and such.

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