Containing:

(a) Pedigrees: Tyson, Preston, Scures, Hilton, Meaux

(b) Essay on the history of England from the earliest times to the Conquest, seals, heraldry, the Hildyard family mottoes and apothegms, etc.

(c) Notes on the arms of the Hildyards

(d) Biographical notes on members of the Hildyard family, with transcripts of supporting deeds relating to: Long Riston, Cowden Parva, Sutton, Arnold, Summergangs, Southcoates, Drypool, Hedon, Preston, Rowton, North Skirlaugh, Garton, Hayton, Ottringham, Marsh, Bubwith, Harlthorpe, Spaldington, Holme-on-the-Wolds, Willitoft, Howden, Beverley, Winestead, Patrington, Ulrome, Mappleton, Rolston, Harpham, Lelley, Wyton, Fitling, Catwick, Gembling, Lissett, Wilsthorpe, Hilderthorpe. Hornsea Burton, Holmpton, Goxhill, Helperthorpe, Weaverthorpe and Kirkburn. Also to Fenwick, Skelbrooke, Smeaton, Trumfleet, Campsall, Bramwith, Norton & Adwick (West Riding); and to Normanby, Thealby, Toft, Newton, Glentworth, Blyborough & Little Coates (Lincolnshire). (13th - 17th Centuries)