Eleanor was a duchess and a queen successively of France and England. She was born near Bordeaux about 1122. She was the daughter of Duke Williams X of Aquitaine and Aenor (Eleanor) of Chatelleraut.
When Duke William died in 1137, Eleanor became the feudal ward of the dying King of France, Louis VI who sent his young son Louis to marry her.
Louis and Eleanor were known as the Duke and Duchess of Aquitaine at Poitiers and then they returned to Northern France as the new King Louis VIII and Queen.
Louis loved his wife passionately even though the marriage was for the great principality of Aquitaine under royal control.
In 1147, after the birth of their first child, named Marie, they left France on a second crusade. Louis and Eleanor had their second daughter, Alix, after which they agreed to a divorce. A French ecclesiastical granted the divorce on March 21 1152 (note the year of the divorce)
Eleanor moved to Poitiers where in mid-may, she married young Henry Plantagenet (Our Grandfather), Duke of Normandy and Count of Anjou, to whom she was almost as closely related as she was to Louis.
In 1153, a son was born and only lived a short while. Henry was in England fighting for the English crown to which he had a claim through his mother. A few months after Henry and Eleanor were crowned King and Queen of England, in December 1154, they had a second son, Henry.
During the years Eleanor traveled between the domains of England, Normandy, Anjou and Aquitaine she gave birth to the following children: Matilda 1156, Richard 1157, Geoffrey 1158, Eleanor 1161, Joan 1165, and John 1167.
In 1168 Eleanor ruled in Aquitaine where she directed the affairs of her son Richard, who was the Duke of Aquitaine.
In 1173 Eleanor and her sons rebelled against her husband Henry II Henry captured and imprisoned Eleanor and put down the uprising without difficulty. Eleanor was imprisoned ten years and then her husband allowed her to go out in public when it served his policies. She was kept under close surveillance until Henry died in 1189. Her son Richard became King and ordered his mother released. At this time Eleanor was in her late sixty's.
In 1190 Eleanor took a princess with her to Sicily to marry her son Richard. After Richard was captured on his return from Syria, Eleanor raised the money to pay the ransom demanded by the emperor of Germany.
John, who had conspired to overthrow Richard, was brought to terms through Eleanor's mediation. In 1194 Eleanor retired to the convent of Fontevrault, near Poitiers. Richards death in 1199 brought Eleanor back to support John against her grandson Arthur, In 1200 she journeyed to Castile to arrange the marriage of a granddaughter to the heir of France, as part of a treaty between John and the French King Phillip II.
In her own day and in the centuries to follow, legend pictured Eleanor as a figure of romance, passionate, jealous, seductive and inconstant. These stories may or may not be true but when Eleanor was close to eighty yeas old, she showed that she could still play an active part in political affairs, a woman of determination and remarkable vitality, she had survived two husbands and all but two of her children. She died at or near Fontevrult, March 31 (or April 1) 1204.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Ceawlin...Grandfather-Note Date 593- Dennett side)
Ceawlin was the King of West Saxons, or Wessex, from 560 to 592, who drove the Britons from most of southern England and carved out a kingdom in the southern Midlands.
Ceawlin helped his father, King Cynric, defeat the Britons at Beranbyrg (Barbury) in 556. In 586, eight years after he assumed the West Saxon kingship, Ceawlin and his brother Cuta severly defeated King Aethelberht I of Kent.
Ceawlin's victory over the Britons at Deorham (Dyrham) in 577 led to the capture of Gloucester, Cirencester, and Bath, The valley of the lower Severn River was thereby opened to West Saxon colonists, and the Britons of Wales were cut off from their kinsman on England's southwestern peninsula.
Nevertheless, a king named Ceol seized at least part of Ceawlin's lands in 591. After being defeated by Ceol at Woddesbeorg (or Wodnesbeorg; now Adam's grave in Wiltshire) in 592 included him in his list of seven successive rulers who were overlords (bretwaldas) of all the lands south of the Humber.
Ceawlin helped his father, King Cynric, defeat the Britons at Beranbyrg (Barbury) in 556. In 586, eight years after he assumed the West Saxon kingship, Ceawlin and his brother Cuta severly defeated King Aethelberht I of Kent.
Ceawlin's victory over the Britons at Deorham (Dyrham) in 577 led to the capture of Gloucester, Cirencester, and Bath, The valley of the lower Severn River was thereby opened to West Saxon colonists, and the Britons of Wales were cut off from their kinsman on England's southwestern peninsula.
Nevertheless, a king named Ceol seized at least part of Ceawlin's lands in 591. After being defeated by Ceol at Woddesbeorg (or Wodnesbeorg; now Adam's grave in Wiltshire) in 592 included him in his list of seven successive rulers who were overlords (bretwaldas) of all the lands south of the Humber.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
FUNNY ANTIDOTES FROM AN OLD TIMER (A.J.Hansen- many greats grandfather-Dennett side)
A.J. Hansen (a grandfather) stated that the coldest night he ever spent sleeping on the East Fork between his two wives. One was in Tropic and the other in Panguitch.
The name Tropic was suggested by A.J. Hansen. On the East Fork about two miles distant, the climate was about like the Klondike but within the town fruits such as peaches and grapes could be raised.
Wilford H. Halladay, who had served time for killing a man, jokingly said he guessed he would have to shoot someone to start the new cemetery. His son was the first person buried there.
A Tropic resident working near the rim of Bryce Canyon, was asked by a tourist who had been looking east and saw Tropic in the distance and the bare surroundings, "What can you ever grow in a place like that?" The Tropic resident replied, Wormy apples and kids."
One old-timer said "I saw a coyote walk across a flood in the Paria". Another answered, "He's right, I was watching the flood a quarter of a mile down stream and saw the tracks."
Claude Sudweeks was talking to Ruby Syrett, telling him he should see Bryce. Ruby asked, "What is it?" Claude replied, "Oh, just a hole in the ground, but you should see it."
In 1889 A.J. Hansen purchased the Bryce Canyon water from John Hatch, who had bought Bryce's holdings. It was purchased for $350.00 secured by a note payable any time before Resurrection Day.
The name Tropic was suggested by A.J. Hansen. On the East Fork about two miles distant, the climate was about like the Klondike but within the town fruits such as peaches and grapes could be raised.
Wilford H. Halladay, who had served time for killing a man, jokingly said he guessed he would have to shoot someone to start the new cemetery. His son was the first person buried there.
A Tropic resident working near the rim of Bryce Canyon, was asked by a tourist who had been looking east and saw Tropic in the distance and the bare surroundings, "What can you ever grow in a place like that?" The Tropic resident replied, Wormy apples and kids."
One old-timer said "I saw a coyote walk across a flood in the Paria". Another answered, "He's right, I was watching the flood a quarter of a mile down stream and saw the tracks."
Claude Sudweeks was talking to Ruby Syrett, telling him he should see Bryce. Ruby asked, "What is it?" Claude replied, "Oh, just a hole in the ground, but you should see it."
In 1889 A.J. Hansen purchased the Bryce Canyon water from John Hatch, who had bought Bryce's holdings. It was purchased for $350.00 secured by a note payable any time before Resurrection Day.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Verdell Denntt- (Written by him) My Dad
I was born the 8th of April to John Fabin and Malinda Hepworth Dennett in Springdale, Washington County, Utah.
I attended Springdale School eight years before joining the CCC at Zion, where I was sent to Bryce Canyon Camp in the summer of 1935. While stationed at Bryce I met Indra Henderson Graff, daughter of Samuel T. and Martha Jane Henderson Graff, who were living in Cannonville, Utah. Indra and I were married the 19th of October, 1935.
Indra and I are parents of eight children, all born in Cannonville, except Kenna Lou and Wenda Marie, who were born in Panguitch, Utah. Their names are as follows: Ardell, Janet, Martha Jane, Linda Carol, Kathryn, Stewart Kent, Kenna Lou and Wenda Marie.
Indra died the 14th of January 1956. On September 28, 1957 I married Rose Drollinger in the Saint George Temple.
(Part left out about Rose, by me)I live alone on a small farm, just outside and North of Cannonville, where I raise cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, turkeys, chickens, geese and guinea hens. I also raise alfalfa, wheat, a large garden and many varieties of fruit trees and berries. I am now 81 years old and I keep young and healthy by taking care of my small farm, and I enjoy visits from my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I attended Springdale School eight years before joining the CCC at Zion, where I was sent to Bryce Canyon Camp in the summer of 1935. While stationed at Bryce I met Indra Henderson Graff, daughter of Samuel T. and Martha Jane Henderson Graff, who were living in Cannonville, Utah. Indra and I were married the 19th of October, 1935.
Indra and I are parents of eight children, all born in Cannonville, except Kenna Lou and Wenda Marie, who were born in Panguitch, Utah. Their names are as follows: Ardell, Janet, Martha Jane, Linda Carol, Kathryn, Stewart Kent, Kenna Lou and Wenda Marie.
Indra died the 14th of January 1956. On September 28, 1957 I married Rose Drollinger in the Saint George Temple.
(Part left out about Rose, by me)I live alone on a small farm, just outside and North of Cannonville, where I raise cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, turkeys, chickens, geese and guinea hens. I also raise alfalfa, wheat, a large garden and many varieties of fruit trees and berries. I am now 81 years old and I keep young and healthy by taking care of my small farm, and I enjoy visits from my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Richard Stout-Dennett Side) 9th great grandfather to me
Richard Stout was born in 1604, (other account says 1615) In Nottinghamshire, England, he was the son of John Stout.
Richard ran away from home, because his father was unhappy about a relationship he had with a woman below his standing. Richard joined or was impressed into the British Navy where he served for seven years. At New Amsterdam (now New York City area) he left his ship and through bearing arms became a Netherlands subject.
In 1643 Richard owned a plantation that covered a large section of New (East) Jersey. Richard married Penelope Van Princess in 1644, in Gravesend, New Jersey. At the time of his marriage he was about 40 years old and Penelope was 22. They left New Amsterdam in 1645 and took up their home at Gravesend, Long Island, New York, and became prominent land holders. Their final change was in moving to New Jersey with other settlers and who together founded the village of Middletown. They became important citizens.
In the early days after their move to Middletown, Richard became one of the purchasers of the Monmouth Tract of land embraced between the Raritan and Sandy Point. Richard and Penelope had 10 children, seven boys and three girls.
At the time of their move to Middletown area, there were six families theirs included. They became rich in prosperity and children. Alice, John, Richard, James, Mary, Peter (Our line), Sarah Elizabeth, Jonathan, David, Benjamin.
Penelope's last name was Kent but she married a man names Van Princess. Parents to Richard Stout are John (born, 1580- Nottingham) and Elizabeth Bee (born 1590- London). One record shows Richard as being born in Sherwood Forest...that should interest those of you who have learned about Robin Hood.
Richard died on 23 Oct 1705 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Richard ran away from home, because his father was unhappy about a relationship he had with a woman below his standing. Richard joined or was impressed into the British Navy where he served for seven years. At New Amsterdam (now New York City area) he left his ship and through bearing arms became a Netherlands subject.
In 1643 Richard owned a plantation that covered a large section of New (East) Jersey. Richard married Penelope Van Princess in 1644, in Gravesend, New Jersey. At the time of his marriage he was about 40 years old and Penelope was 22. They left New Amsterdam in 1645 and took up their home at Gravesend, Long Island, New York, and became prominent land holders. Their final change was in moving to New Jersey with other settlers and who together founded the village of Middletown. They became important citizens.
In the early days after their move to Middletown, Richard became one of the purchasers of the Monmouth Tract of land embraced between the Raritan and Sandy Point. Richard and Penelope had 10 children, seven boys and three girls.
At the time of their move to Middletown area, there were six families theirs included. They became rich in prosperity and children. Alice, John, Richard, James, Mary, Peter (Our line), Sarah Elizabeth, Jonathan, David, Benjamin.
Penelope's last name was Kent but she married a man names Van Princess. Parents to Richard Stout are John (born, 1580- Nottingham) and Elizabeth Bee (born 1590- London). One record shows Richard as being born in Sherwood Forest...that should interest those of you who have learned about Robin Hood.
Richard died on 23 Oct 1705 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Malcolm II King of Scotland-a grandfather-Graff Side
Malcolm II was born B.C. 954. He was the King of Scotland from 1005 to 1034, the first to reign over an extent of land roughly corresponding to much of modern Scotland.
Malcolm succeeded to the throne after killing his predecessor, Kenneth III, and allegedly secured his territory by defeating a Northumbrian army at the Battle of Carham (c. 1016), he not only confirmed the Scottish hold over the land between the rivers Forth and Tweed but also secured Strathclyde about the same time.
Eager to secure the royal succession for his daughter's son Duncan, he tried to eliminate possible rival claimants; but Macbeth, with royal connections to both Kenneth II and Kenneth III, survived to challenge the succession.
Some children of Malcolm II are Edgar, Alexander I, David I. Malcolm died 25 Nov. 1034.
Malcolm succeeded to the throne after killing his predecessor, Kenneth III, and allegedly secured his territory by defeating a Northumbrian army at the Battle of Carham (c. 1016), he not only confirmed the Scottish hold over the land between the rivers Forth and Tweed but also secured Strathclyde about the same time.
Eager to secure the royal succession for his daughter's son Duncan, he tried to eliminate possible rival claimants; but Macbeth, with royal connections to both Kenneth II and Kenneth III, survived to challenge the succession.
Some children of Malcolm II are Edgar, Alexander I, David I. Malcolm died 25 Nov. 1034.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Children and Grandchildren
My dearest children and grandchildren...you have been given the privilege of being members of the ONLY true gospel upon the face of the earth-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This gospel has given you the rights to all blessings the Lord has promised to everyone that has or ever will live upon the earth. You are blessed with a living Prophet who leads you in all righteousness and numbers of righteous and wonderful people to lead you every moment of everyday. You have the privilege of having wonderful leaders in your homes and with all the love you have in you, you are given the blessing of having the most wonderful children in the world. Each of you need to hold strong to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as it is the only truth and safety on the earth. Hold close those you love most and be the best mom's, dad's and children you can be, be an example to all those around you by being kind and loving to those you meet in your daily walks of life. Listen closely to the words of the Prophet, Thomas S. Monson, (He is the Prophet for all the earth, not just the members of the Church), teach your families the importance of heeding his words as they are always right, he can never lead you astray. The lord and his Son, Jesus Christ loves you far and beyond more than you will ever know here on the earth, hang tight to the Gospel, let it be your life line as it has always been mine. I love you all more than you know, but the Lord loves you more because he let you be born into a family of members of this great and wonderful Church. You have a large family of ancestors that joined this wonderful Church as soon as it was re-established here upon the earth in the 1830's. Love it, live it, cling to it, that is the only way to true happiness. I love you
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