Gen 7

 

Matthew Hawthrone

Born in 1425, Matthew Hawthrone was the first son of Marcus and Samantha Hawthrone, and the heir of Generation 7. His life was relatively uneventful, as he led the simple and typical life of a farmer. He had the chance to meet his grandfather Richard, but Richard passed away when Matthew was still young, leaving him with only vague memories of the man.

In 1448, Matthew witnessed his mother slowly die from illness, a painful experience that left its mark on him. A year later, in 1449, he married Lefquen Rinde, who gave birth to their first child in 1452. In 1454, their next heir was born. From 1452 to 1457, they had five children: Dyota, Egric, Elene, Ethelburge, and George. Like most families of the time, their daughters were either married off or died young, while the sons were raised to work the farm.

 Matthew and his father, Marcus, worked closely together, teaching Egric how to run the farm until Marcus passed in 1456. Afterward, Matthew took full responsibility for the family’s land.

In 1460, Matthew was called to fight in the Battle of Northampton during the Wars of the Roses. He returned home, but once again went to war in 1471 to fight in the Battle of Tewkesbury.

Tragedy struck again in 1483, when Matthew’s wife Lefquen passed away. His grief was short-lived, as two years later in 1485, he went to war for the final time at the Battle of Bosworth Field. He survived the battle but died in 1489, leaving behind a legacy of survival through war, loss, and duty to his family.

Matthew working in the field

Clara Hawthrone

Born in 1427, Clara was the first daughter of Marcus and Samantha Hawthrone. She was married off to Thomas Carter in 1441, a wealthy man who provided her with a secure life. Clara and Thomas had four children: Alice, Edward, William, and Isabell. Her role as a wife and mother was typical of women at the time—her existence centered around her family, without much recognition or importance beyond that.

Clara (Child)

Clara (Teen)

 

 

Jeanette Hawthrone

Jeanette Hawthrone was born in 1428, the second daughter of Marcus and Samantha. In 1443, she was married off to John Blackwell. Like her sister Clara, Jeanette’s life was defined by her duties as a wife and mother. She had three children: Henry, Margaret, and Robert. Her life passed quietly, fulfilling her role with little fanfare or acknowledgment.

 Jeanette (child)

Jeanette (Adult)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Octavia Hawthrone

Octavia Hawthrone was born still in 1431. As the third daughter in the family, her death went unmourned. The family quickly moved on from her brief and unnoticed existence. But the wolfs in the forest had a great snack that night. 

 

Ann Hawthrone

Ann Hawthrone was born in 1432, the youngest of the Hawthrone daughters. She lived a short life, dying in 1437 at just five years old. Her death, like many in the family, was met with indifference, as she had no lasting impact on the household. But she too was a great snack for the forests wild life.