Chronicle of the Family of Percy

Peeris, William

Here beginneth the Prologue of this litle treaties followinge wch is ye discent of the Lord Percies made & compiled briefely by mee Wm Peeris Clerke & Priest. Secretary to the Right noble Earle Henry the Vth earle of Northumberland.

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By Lady Mawd his wife faire issue hee had
First the twelfth Henry his eldest sone wch enioyeth his heritage
William the tenth the second sone a knight valiant & good
Alane the Seaventh the fourth sone a Prelat honourable & sage
Joceline the fourth & the fourth sone of the said Henry of vertuous corage

of whom I shall declare now in speciall
Elizabeth dyed a Vergin in her tender age.
Lady Elinor of soueraigne & vertuous courage
Despoused was right honorably to the duke of Buckingham of noble Linage
Anne the younger sister a right Prudent Lady
To William Lord Materuers & soe consequently
sone & heire to the Earle of Arundell of noble memory.

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