Welcome to Mortimer History!
The site dedicated to Mortimer family history, genealogy and many other historical subjects
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The Mortimers trace back to Roger de Mortimer, a medieval knight who lived during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Perhaps participating in the Battle of Hastings, Roger founded the influential Mortimer dynasty. As powerful Marcher Lords, the Mortimers held sway over vast territories of the Welsh borderlands. With their reputation for strategy and conquest, the Mortimers fought in many major battles and exerted a strong influence on medieval affairs.
Medieval Mortimers
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Soon after the Norman Conquest, the Mortimers took up residence in the Welsh Marches and were granted Wigmore Castle. From here they became barons then later earls of March, engaging in turbulent medieval politics. They fought in both the Welsh and Scottish Wars, sometimes changing sides. Roger Mortimer 1st Earl of March even ruled England and his descendants became heirs to the throne. Read more about how the Mortimers achieved prominence here. [Read More...]
Devonshire Mortimers
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The most recent project of Mortimer History has been research of the Mortimer family in Devon, which had a high population of Mortimers. Many Mortimers today can trace their ancestry back to Devon. Particular attention has been paid to the origin of the Mortimer family in Devon and the earliest generations. The first part of the Mortimer family tree in Devon, ranging from 1450-1600, is now online. [Read More...]
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My extended family history featuring the stories of my immediate Mortimer ancestors going back to the 1700s. Inspired by medieval history, I began my family tree in 2013. This was exciting for me, as I was the first in my family to truly look into family history and attempt to take the tree back beyond merely a few generations. [Read More...]
My Mortimer Story
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Mortimer History has published some useful historical indexes relating to the Mortimer family, from the 1500s to the 1800s. These records aim to help fellow researchers study the Mortimers, and assist in making information more widely available. If you are interested in starting your own family tree, you can read some excellent starting advice on the National Archives Website. [Read More...]
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