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Step back in time with Ancestors to uncover the fascinating stories of our medieval heritage. From powerful lords to valiant knights, embark on a journey through centuries of lineage and discovery right here in the United Kingdom.

Westmorland's ancient families: Musgrave and Lancaster

Delve into the storied past of families like the Musgraves, spanning from 1030 to 1447 in Westmorland, and the Lancasters, who shaped history from 1029 to 1501, also rooted in Westmorland. Their tales are woven into the very fabric of medieval England.

The powerful Warennes and beyond

Discover the influence of families such as the Warennes, whose lineage extends from 998 to 1119. Beyond these prominent names, our family tree branches out to include the Birkbecks, Salkelds, Lowthers, Darces, and many other significant medieval lines, each with a unique contribution to history.

Families of Westmorland & cumberland

Arms of Musgrave of Musgrave, Hartley and Edenhall in Cumberland: Azure, six annulets three, two, one.

Attributed arms of William de Lancaster I, baron of Kendal: Argent, two bars gules and canton of the second, a lion passant guardant.

Musgrave family

From Gamel Lord of Musgrave, 31^st Great Grandfather, possibly born in Normandy and came over with William in 1066, through to Eleanor Musgrave (18^th Great Grandmother) whose mother Joanna Stapleton brought Edenhall to the Musgrave family, she married Christopher Lancaster.

Lancaster family

From Eldred of Workington (30^th Great Grandfather) in Cumberland. Through to Joan Lancaster (12^th Great Grandmother) who married Thomas Byrkbeck.

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