Little Jack Horner to Adam and Eve

Was there, in fact, a real Jack Horner? Yes, according to history. One Thomas Horner was dispatched by the Abbot of Glastonbury, during the dissolution of the monasteries, with a gift, known as a PIE, for King Henry VIII of England. This pie contained the deeds to twelve manors owned by the monastery. Along the way, Thomas opened the pie, and purloined the deed to Mells.

Mells was, indeed, acquired by the Horner family at that particular time in history, although they claim it was purchased legitimately. Mells has been retained by the Horner family through the centuries and Thomas' descendants live there to this day.

Most folks are familiar with the above Engilish nursery rhyme. Not only is it a nursery rhyme but it begins a facinating Adam and Eve Genealogy. There are many genealogies of this nature and since Adam and Eve were the first parents, everyone has an Adam and Eve genealogy. I hope you will enjoy perusing this one and that it will encourage you to trace your own.

How far back can you trace your family on your mother's side? On your father's side? Begin with yourself and work backwards, listing each generation as you regress. The easiest way is to use Pedigree Charts to keep your lines accurate. You'll certainly have a lot of fun, find a laugh or two along the way, find a few skeletons and meet many interesting people. You will also discover family folklore and make discoveries that startle and amaze you.

For example, did you ever wonder WHY you had such a short temper? From whom did you inherit your Aqualine nose? Why you do certain things. Why you like certain things. Know thyself -do an Adam and Eve generation. In fact, tracing any family line back, back, back will help you to better understand yourself. You will also be adding to your OWN family history with important data, legends, myths and folklore.

To illustrate what can be done, the following descent is offered in unbroken lines of 141 generations to (from) Adam and Eve.

141. Amy Popham, married Thomas HORNER of Mells, member of Parliament and Sheriff of Somersetshire. His son, SIR JOHN HORNER, was knighted and was the "LITTLE JACK HORNER" of nursery rhymes, with sarcastic reference to the family having obtained lands formerly held by the Abbot of Glastonbury.

140. Sir John Popham, 1531-1607 married Amy Games. Her father assisted in procuring the 1606 patents for the London and Plymouth Companies for the colonization of Virginia.

139. Alexander Popham married Jane Stradling.

138. Sir Edward Stradling, died 1535, knighted by Henry VII, married Elizabeth Arundel, daughter of Sir Thomas Arundel, Knight of Bath and his wife Catherine Dynham.

137. Thomas Stradling, of St. Donat's Castle, married Jenet Matthew. She was the daughter of Thomas Matthew of Radyr, son of Sir David Matthew of Ilandaff. Both died in 1480.

136. Sir Henry Stradling, Knight of St. Donat's Castle, knighted at Jerusalem by King Henry IV, married Elizabeth Herbert, daughter of Sir William Herbert of Thomas.

135. Joan, natural daughter, married Sir Edward Stradling of St. Donat's Castle, Wales, son of Sir William Stradling and his wife Isabel St. Barbe.

134. Henry Beaufort, Bishop of Lincoln, Cardinal of St. Eusebius

133. John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Knight of the Garter, married the third time to Katherine Roet, daughter of Sir Payne Roet of Guienne and widow of Sir Hugh Swynford.

132. Edward III, King of England, married Philippa, daughter of William, Count of Hainault and Holland. Edward was the founder of the Knighthood, The Most Noble Order of the Garter. She is buried in Westminister.

131. Edward II, King of England, married Isabella, daughter of Phillip IV, King of France.

130. Edward I, King of England, married Eleanor, daughter of Ferdinand III, King of Castile and Leon.

129. Henry III, King of England, married Eleanor, daughter of Raymond, Count of Provence.

128. John, King of England, known as Lackland, married Isabella of Angouleme, daughter of Aymer Tallifer, Count of Angouleme.

127. Henry II, King of England, married Eleanor of Aquitaine and divorced wife of Louis VII, King of France.

126. Princess Matilda, known as Maude, married Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou and Maine, known as the Plantagenet King of England.

125. Princess Matilda of Scotland, daughter of Malcolm III, King of Scotland and wife St. Margaret. Married Henry I, King of England, known as Beauclerk. He was the son of William the Conqueror and wife Matilda of Flanders

124. Malcolm III, known as Canmore, married St. Margaret Aetheling of England, daughter of Edward.

123. Duncan, King of Scotland, killed by McBETH, married Sibyl, daughter of Siward, Earl of Northumberland.

112 - 57. Prince Findan, Eugene IV, Prince Dongard, Donald, Eugene III, Aidan, Conran, Dongard, Gergus More King of Argyll in Scotland, Mortough, Prince Muiredhach, Prince Eogan, Neall, Eochaidh Moihmeodhain, Muirread Hach Tireach, Fiachadh Streabhthuim, Caorbre Liffeachaire, Cormac Ulfhada, Art Aonfir, Conn Ceadchadbach, Feidhlimhidh Rrecgtmar, Tuthal Teachtman, Fiachadn Fionhudh, Feroaidhach Fionfachtnach, Criomhthan Niadhnar, Lughaidh Reibdearg, Prince Bias, Feidhlich, Prince Finn, Prince Finlogha, Prince Rioghneaim, Prince Eamhna, Prince Blathachta, Prince Lurie, Enno, Angus Tuirmbreach, Eochaid Foltleathan, Caisfhaidlach, Conla, Jaren, Prince Meilage, Coalbreag, More the Great King of Ireland, Prince Buillaig, Dyach Laighrach, Riachadh Tolgroch, Bolgrack, Simon Breac, Fion Fail, Gaillchadh, Prince Olchao, Siorna Saoghalach, Prince Maoin, Aongus Oilbhuagard, Labhruins, Prince Smiorguil

56 - 53. Tighernmas, Prince Follain, Eithraill, Irail Faidh the Irish King

52. Tamar Tephi-Eochaidh, the Hermon. She was also known as Tea tephi, the daughter of God's House, Princess of the House of David. She came to Ireland in 580 BC and brought with her a relic of immemorial antiquity, said to be Jacob's Pillow of Stone which had been carried to Egypt with the Israelites. It was later the STONE of SCONE, or the Coronation Stone. Her husband descended, as did she, from Judah. (authority: Totten)

46 - 37. Abi, Jotham, Uzziah, Amaziah, Joash, Ahaziah, Jehoram, JEHOSOPHAT, Asa, Abjah

33. Jesse 32. Obed 31. BOAZ and RUTH 30. Prince Rehab 29. Nashon 28. Amminadab 27. Ram 26. Hezron 25. Pharez 24. Er-Tamar 23. Judah-Shuah 22. JACOB, known as Israel whose first wife was Leah and second wife was RACHEL.

19. Terah 18. Nabor 17. Serug 16. Reu 15. Peleg 14. Eber 13. Salah 12. Arphaxad 11. SHEM 10. NOAH 9. Lamech 8. METHUSALAH 7. ENOCH 6. Jared 5. Mahaleleel 4. Cainan

I hope you have enjoyed perusing this genealogy and meeting the real

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