The Nobility
The higher you were in terms of the nobility meant how powerful you were. For example, Dukes were more powerful then Viscounts.
The order of precendence in nobility, which applied then and still applies today is as followed.
Duke
Marquis
Earl
Viscount
Baron
The given name Ashley was first recorded in 16th century England.
England is the origin of the family name Kite.Please see the related link below for more information:
Until the Industrial Revolution in the 18th Century England was an agricultural country. Later it became one of the most powerful industrial nations. See the link below
The Star Chamber in England was an English court of law that sat at the royal Palace of Westminster from the late 15th century until 1641. For more information, you may refer to the link below.
Another term for the number thirteen (13) is "a baker's dozen," a phrase which originated in 13th century England. See the Related Link below.
A map of New England is included in the link below.
First found in Oxfordshire, England, where they'd held a family seat! See the related link listed below for more info:
The proud and noble Skipper family first distinguished itself in the early records (1285) of Essex, England, where they held family seat as Lords of the Manor.Further information is available at the Related Link listed below:
It is a colourful design, based on 7th century thegn dress of the folk of Kent. Normally of wool it reproduces England's traditional colours of red and white. See link below.
There is a link below to an article on fashion of the 14th century (1300-1400).
According to the House of Names website (listed below), the family surname Hodge came from TheBorderlands or England, and was first found in recorded history in Northumberland, where they'd held a family seat from before the Norman Conquest of 1066.
It's above the equator.